Think HIV prevention is only for certain people? Think again. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is changing the game when it comes to HIV prevention, but many women don't even know it's an option. With new medications, including long-acting injections, it's time to talk about who can benefit from PrEP and why sexual health shouldn't come with a side of stigma.
Kevin S. Wang, MD, FAAFP, a family physician and LGBTQIA+ health advocate joins Ashely and Meredith on this episode of Labia Logic to talk all about the latest in HIV prevention. They are talking about everything from daily pills to injections that last for months.
Dr. Wang explains how PrEP works, who should consider it, and why conversations about HIV risk need to include people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Listeners will hear about the effectiveness, side effects, and safety of HIV PrEP, including considerations for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause. The conversation also covers STI screening, doxy-PEP, insurance coverage, and where to access these medications.
Protecting your sexual health isn't about who you are or who you sleep with. It's about having options, getting answers, and taking control of your health.
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About Our Guest
Kevin Wang (he/him/his) is a family physician who received his MD from Wayne State University's school of medicine in Detroit, MI in 2004, completed his family medicine residency training at Oakwood Annapolis in Wayne, MI in 2007, and completed his OB fellowship at Swedish First Hill family medicine in 2008. He served as core faculty at Swedish's First Hill's family medicine residency program from 2010 - 2021 where he then transitioned to serving as medical director for Providence-Swedish's LGBTQIA+ program. In 2024, he was also asked to serve as medical director for Providence St. Joseph Healthcare's LGBTQIA+ program. He continues to work in graduate medical education as clinical faculty for Swedish First Hill's family medicine and OB/GYN residency programs and continues to work with medical students from University of Washington's and Washington State University's medical schools.
More about the hosts of Labia Logic
Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX.
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This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.
