Prevention that fits your life
Nine private tools to help you weigh up PrEP, compare the daily pill, the monthly ring and the injectable, stay on track, and act fast with PEP after a possible exposure. Everything runs on your device.
PrEP and PEP tools
PrEP Readiness Assessment
Six quick questions, one at a time, to see how ready you are to start PrEP today.
Do you have a daily or regular routine you could attach a pill, ring change, or clinic visit to?
Can you reach a clinic or pharmacy that offers PrEP without too much difficulty?
Are you able to attend follow-up visits (roughly every 1–3 months, or every 2 months for the injection)?
Do you have enough privacy or support to use PrEP comfortably?
Do you feel informed about how PrEP works and the three method options?
Are you motivated to protect yourself from HIV right now?
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
PrEP Method Comparison
Three ways to take PrEP, find the one that fits your life.
All three are PrEP, prevention you start before any exposure to keep HIV out. They are equally about protection; the difference is simply how often you act and what you have to remember.
| Method | How it works | How often | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral PrEP (daily pill) | A daily tablet that keeps protective levels of medicine in your body. | One pill every day | Very effective when taken consistently. Discreet, widely available, and free in many programmes. Can be stopped and restarted with provider advice. |
| Dapivirine Vaginal Ring | A soft silicone ring you place inside the vagina; it slowly releases medicine right where it's needed. | Replace once a month | Woman-controlled and discreet, nothing to swallow or remember daily. A good fit if a daily pill is hard. Stays protecting you as long as it's in place. |
| CAB-LA Injectable | A long-acting injection (cabotegravir) given by a health worker into the muscle. | Two starter shots a month apart, then every 2 months | No daily pill or ring to manage. Needs a clinic visit each time, but protection lasts steadily between visits. |
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
Daily PrEP Adherence Tracker
Tick off each day you take your pill this week.
This tracker is for the daily oral pill. Taking it around the same time each day keeps your protection steady and turns it into an easy habit.
- Monday, taken
- Tuesday, taken
- Wednesday, taken
- Thursday, taken
- Friday, taken
- Saturday, taken
- Sunday, taken
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
Injectable PrEP Information Hub
Everything to know about long-acting CAB-LA.
CAB-LA (long-acting cabotegravir) is PrEP given as an injection by a health worker, no daily pill to remember. Like all PrEP, it's started before any exposure. Here's what to expect:
- The schedule, two starter injections one month apart, then one injection every 2 months.
- Given by a provider, into the muscle of the buttock, at a clinic visit that takes minutes.
- No daily routine, protection stays steady between visits, so there's nothing to manage at home.
- Follow-up matters, keep each appointment on time; being more than a week late can leave a gap in protection, so a pill bridge may be offered.
- What to expect, some people feel mild soreness at the injection site for a day or two. An HIV test is done before each dose.
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
PrEP Appointment Reminder
Never miss a refill, ring change, or injection visit.
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
PrEP Side Effects Guide
What's normal, and when to check in with a provider.
Most people have no side effects, and those that do usually find they ease within the first few weeks as the body settles. None of these mean PrEP isn't working. Here's a guide:
| Common, usually mild | When to seek care |
|---|---|
| Nausea or an upset stomach in the first weeks | If it's severe, lasts beyond a few weeks, or stops you eating. |
| Headache or feeling tired | If a headache is intense, sudden, or unusual for you. |
| Mild soreness at the injection site (CAB-LA) | If it becomes very painful, swollen, hot, or doesn't settle. |
| Vaginal discomfort or discharge (ring) | If you have pain, a bad odour, fever, or the ring won't stay in place. |
| Loose stools or appetite changes | If symptoms are severe, with fever, or you become dehydrated. |
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
PEP Emergency Timeline Calculator
Possible exposure? Find out how much time you have for PEP.
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
Missed Dose Guidance Tool
Forgot your pill? Here's what to do, calmly.
This guidance is for oral (daily) PrEP. The ring and injectable work differently, the ring keeps protecting you as long as it's in place, and the injectable lasts until your next visit, so missing a single day isn't a worry with those methods.
- Remembered the same day? Take it as soon as you remember, then carry on as normal.
- Don't double up dangerously, if it's nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take just the next. Never take several at once to "catch up".
- Missed several days? Protection drops. Restart your daily pill and use condoms until you've taken it consistently again (about a week).
- Had a possible exposure during the gap? If it was within 72 hours, consider PEP urgently (see the PEP timeline tool).
- Test and check in, if you've had long gaps, get an HIV test and talk to your provider about getting back on track or trying a method that's easier to keep up.
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
Medication Reminder
A daily nudge to take your PrEP at the same time.
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
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