Question
Can I have sex while on PEP?
3 January 2022. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, PEP/PEPSE, Sexual health.
I have just started PEP after a drunk one night stand with an HIV positive person. While I’m on PEP can I transmit the virus to my regular partner of 12 months?
Answer
Hi, how are you?
You can, but most people often have a break from sex while on PEP. Sex without a condom while you are unaware of your status can potentially put your partner at risk of HIV.
If your partner of 12 months is okay to use a condom there would not be a risk of transmitting HIV. Although some other STDs would not be prevented.
Josh.
Hi Sean, there is no risk to your partner. Please see this info on PEP, including if your partner tests negative:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq
I finished PEP on December 3 and have tested negative since then on several tests (last test April 5). However during my PEP treatment I had sex with my partner. Is it possible I could have giving him HIV while I was on pep, but am testing negative because the PEP worked for me? In other words, can I transmit hiv during my pep treatment, but then the pep cure my hiv?
Hi Kelly everything we know about PEP. including to answer your Q is here:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-fa
Hy please I have a question I have been on pep for 28 days with consistency and immediately after pep I went on prep never skipped a day , been taking my prep same time I used to take my pep meds , while on day 3 of prep I have an exposure and the condom broke and he never pulled out , should I take pep again or I should continue with my prep ?
Hi Lunga, thanks, these questions are answer on this Q&A page about PEP:
https://i-base.info/qa/23082
Good Day
I had a condom burst with my girlfriend whom I am not sure of her status. I went to my DR and tested negative for HIV and now on day 2 of Pep after possible exposure. I started taking pep 11 hours after after exposure. My wife is HIV negative, is it possible to have sex with my HIV negative wife while I am still on PEP?