LGBTQ+ Guide to Safer Sex Stay up to date on Vaccines
- hepatitis A
- hepatitis B
- HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine was previously only recommended for people assigned female at birth, CDC guidelines now recommend HPV vaccination for all people between ages 11 and 26. 27- to 45-year-olds who aren’t already vaccinated may also decide to get the vaccine after assessing their risk of HPV with the help of a healthcare professional. Testing
Local Testing Sites
- WNCAP (FREE, RAPID AND CONFIDENTIAL)
- Buncombe co. Health Department
Protection
- External Condoms
- Internal Condoms
- Gloves/Finger Cots
- Disinfect toys before and after use
Local Resources that provide free protection
- Buncombe county health department
- wncchs
- wncap
Find More: Condoms – WNCAP
Consider PrEP PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine that reduces your chances of getting HIV from sex or injection use. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV. Note: If you’re not taking PrEP and suspect recent HIV exposure, you can take postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 72 hours to reduce transmission risk.
Other Resources
- cdc.gov/std/prevention
- locator.hiv.gov
- healthysexuals.com
- thetrevorproject.org/resources
- wncap.org
Know of more resources or more tips on staying safe? Let us know!