I haven’t posted on this blog in a while, but I’m glad to report that I made it out negative. The whole ordeal was one which has changed the way I view life as well as relationships. For anyone else who finds themselves in a similar situation, I would strongly recommend PEP. The faster you… Continue reading 1 year, 6 months and 28 days later
I’ve been traveling of late in a foreign country thus the combination of week’s 4 and 5. In all honesty these last two weeks have been the hardest of my life. I travelled alone, thus the trip has been filled with me crying alone in my hotel room and walking aimlessly around a foreign town… Continue reading 4 & 5 Weeks Post PEP
I’m convinced that PEP failed for me. I still have the rash under my mouth and I have one swollen lymph node on the side of my neck. I also have a lot of phlegm stuck in my throat and always have to clear my throat because of this. At this point I’m starting to… Continue reading 3 Weeks Post PEP
Another week and more forums that i’ve been banned from or warned for excessive posting. It’s starting to get frustrating. Everyone one says i’m over-reacting, and that I’ll be fine, but I find it difficult to get closure from words alone. This whole experience has showed me a whole new side of anxiety. Before this,… Continue reading 2 Weeks Post PEP
I have officially hit the one week, post PEP mark. I must add, this week has been really difficult. I have developed a rash below my mouth which could either be from shaving or ARS. So I’m understandably freaked out. On top of that, my lymph node on the side of my neck has swelled… Continue reading 1 Week Post PEP
Tonight I just took my last dose of Atripla. I was prescribed a 30 day course which i followed diligently and never missed a dose. I must say, I am feeling a mixture of emotions right now. For starters i’m relieved that I made it through (the nausea in the mornings was the worst). On… Continue reading My last dose of PEP
If you haven’t already read my “about” page, well, here is what happened: On the 22nd of October 2016, I had a vaginal heterosexual condom break, with me being the insertive member. The breakage effectively left my entire penis head and shaft exposed. I have only ever experienced a condom breakage once in my life.… Continue reading The Exposure
My Journey after PEP, to conclusive testing. 