Uncensored U Sex Ed Podcast

Season 2 Episode 7: Real Talk - Sex, Culture and Staying Protected

Special Guest: Patrick C. Denny

Guest Bio:

Patrick C. Denny

Eskasoni First Nation Sexual Health, Mental Health and Addictions Advocate

I'm Patrick of Eskasoni First Nation, I am a big advocate on Sexual Health, and Mental Health and Addictions for my community. I have also been working to bring more awareness to suicide. I am big on being out in my community engaging with people and being loud and proud!

I come from a very matriarchal and traditional family, I am big into world news, and hanging with friends. I love the work that I do and look forward to keep doing it into the future.

Peace and Love!

PCD

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Show Notes:

Patrick Denny, Sexual Health Educator – to book Patrick for an educational session contact patrickdenny@hotmail.com

How to get tested: https://healns.ca/programs/check-me-out

Protection and treatment: https://www.nshealth.ca/sti-care-now

PrEP and PEP are highly effective, HIV prevention medications.

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily pill or injection taken before potential exposure to prevent infection. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is an emergency, 28-day regimen taken after potential exposure (within 72 hours) to stop the virus.

Key Differences Between PrEP and PEP

• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis):
• • Usage: Taken consistently before potential exposure, usually daily or as required, as explained by Canada.ca and Halifax Sexual Health Centre.
  • Target Audience: Individuals who are HIV-negative and at ongoing risk.
  • Effectiveness: Highly effective at preventing HIV; does not protect against other STIs.
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis):
• • Usage: Taken after a potential exposure (e.g., unprotected sex, needle sharing) within 72 hours.
  • Duration: Must be taken for 28 consecutive days, say CATIE.ca.
  • Context: Emergency use only; it is not for ongoing protection.

Important Notes

• Both are prescription medications available from doctors, clinics, or sexual health centers
• If you have a high risk of HIV exposure, you may be a candidate for PrEP, according to CATIE.ca.
• Doxy-PEP is a different medication (antibiotic) used after sex to prevent other STIs like syphilis and chlamydia, but not HIV, explains Ending HIV.