10 Tips for Staying on Track with Your PrEP Routine

1. Set an Alarm

Use your phone to set an alarm or a reminder at the same time every day. It also helps ideally when you're already doing another daily habit (like brushing your teeth).

2. Incorporate It Into Your Routine

Take your PrEP with something you do every day, like your morning coffee, breakfast, or before bed. Associating it with an existing habit makes it easier to remember.

3. Use a Pill Organizer

Get a weekly pill organizer to visually track whether you’ve taken your dose for the day. It’s a simple way to avoid accidentally missing a dose.

4. Keep It Visible

Place your PrEP bottle somewhere you’ll see it every day, like next to your toothbrush, on your nightstand, or by your phone charger.

5. Leverage Mobile Apps

Use a medication reminder app (like Medisafe or MyTherapy) to get notifications and track your doses. Many apps can even alert you if you miss a dose.

6. Pair It with a Buddy System

Find a friend who is also on PrEP or has daily medication, and check in with each other to make sure you both stay on track.

7. Create a 'PrEP Spot' in Your Bag

If you often forget when you're out, keep a small pillbox with a spare dose in your bag or purse, so you have it with you on the go. 

8. Use a Sticky Note or Whiteboard

If you’re more visual, put a sticky note on your mirror or use a small whiteboard to mark off each day when you take your PrEP. This makes it harder to miss.

9. Reward Yourself

Give yourself small rewards for sticking to your routine. Whether it’s a treat at the end of the week or checking something off your to-do list, positive reinforcement works!

10. Plan Ahead for Travel

If you're traveling or your routine changes, pack your medication in advance and set extra reminders. If you're flying, place PrEP in your carry-on so it's always within reach.

Now that you've got some tips to help you stay on track with taking PrEP, let’s talk about how easy it is to get started and take control of your sexual health!

We provide a convenient online platform where you can get the medication you need shipped directly to your door. Here's how our process works:

1. Start with a Simple Form: You’ll share some basic info about yourself in our simple, straightforward online form (have your driver’s license ready!)
2. At-Home Lab Kit: We'll send a lab kit right to you for STI screening. It's easy, painless, and you'll be done in less than 5 minutes!
3. Set Up Your TelePrEP Appointment: Next, we’ll contact you to book your first telehealth appointment. Or, if you prefer face-to-face interactions, you're welcome to visit us at a Central Outreach Wellness Center in Western PA and Ohio!
4. Medication, Direct to You: Once we have everything ready, your PrEP meds will be sent straight through to your doorstep in discreet packaging.

Making HIV prevention simple and stress-free is what PrEP2Me is all about. We're here to provide that personal touch, even online, to guide you through your prescription journey. You've got enough on your plate – HIV prevention shouldn’t add to it.

At PrEP2Me, we make it easy to get started with your PrEP prescription. Don't wait any longer to take control of your sexual health and reduce your risk of HIV. Get started with PrEP2Me today!