A Touch Of Gay #68: HIV PEP, Kink Down South, Social Media Trolls

Treatment for HIV exposure, Kink Down South Weekend in Atlanta, dealing with social media trolls, and Erika Kirk calling transgender people enemies.

Daily Inspiration: Do I want to be right or do I want to be happy?

* If today were the last day of my life, how easy would it be to let shit go?

Check In:

* Social media trolls and the interesting need some have to be constantly on the attack.

Health: HIV PEP

* HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is emergency medicine taken after a possible HIV exposure to prevent infection.

* Start PEP immediately, ideally within 2 hours but within no more than 72 hours (3 days) of exposure. After 72 hours, the medicine cannot stop the virus.

* Requires taking a course of tablets for 28 days.

* For people who are HIV-negative or do not know their status.

* Primarily for emergencies like condom breaks, shared needles, or sexual assault.

* Get it at the emergency room, urgent care, or a sexual health clinic right away.