Zay
Zay is a 15-yr old, nonbinary youth who is also asexual (ace.) Zay was interested in this interview to learn more about Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, and our PHRESH Interviewer is here to help! Zay is a well-known youth member here at The Attic, and while Zay is young- their lived experience has shown them the importance of safety.
Vinnie
Vinnie is a 22-yr old person who not only consistently uses condoms, and all other safer sex barriers, and is on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP,) but also talks to their clients about taking PrEP as well. Our PHRESH Interviewer is talking with Vinnie about their story, and what options they prefer when taking PrEP.
Kyree
Kyree is 19 yrs old and is sexually active but uses condoms regularly. He’s heard of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP,) but wasn’t sure if he needed to take it, as he sees it as simply “extra protection”. Our PHRESH Interviewer will talk with Kyree about why condom use, and taking PrEP can be beneficial.
Scarlett
Scarlett is a nonbinary, trans youth who is adamant about taking their PrEP medication and is interested in knowing the different options to take PrEP. They find it important to have a set schedule, as they do with many other aspects of their life, to promote a healthy routine of staying on top of one’s health.
Sabri
Sabri came to this PHRESH Community Promise Interview with a lot of knowledge about Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP,) and is contemplating taking the medication, but wants to review more options. Our PHRESH Interviewer has offered to give more concrete information on options for PrEP and set Sabri up with a new appointment to get back on his PrEP medication.
Matt
Matthew is a 19-year-old nonbinary youth who is finally ready to engage in sexual activity and would like to sort out options to keep themselves safe while they explore their sexual interests, namely, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP.) Our PHRESH Interviewer is going to discuss some options for them and set up an appointment to start taking PrEP.
Lynx
Lynx, a 24-yr old nonbinary youth who is casually dating, and is currently sexually involved with all their partners, but only uses condoms with some of them, and is really interested in at least one of them, in a more serious capacity. Our PHRESH Interviewer is going to speak with them about the importance of practicing safe sex with *all* partners, and other ways to keep themselves safe, as well as others.
Loko
Loko, as his friends call him, is a 21 yr old trans guy from Northeast Philly. He just recently started dating as a guy, after going through a period of celibacy while he transitioned. Part of this journey was him also realizing he was pansexual. He’s been reading up on PrEP, and is talking with his partner, who may have some dated opinions about PrEP use.
Ken
Ken has been taking Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), but not consistently, they also have some knowledge about PrEP and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), even if it isn’t necessarily accurate. Our PHRESH Interviewer is going to talk with them about what PrEP and PEP medication really does and assist in getting him his PrEP medication renewed.
Josh
Josh is 17 years old and is asexual/Ace. He is currently in the early stages of dating and is thinking about taking things further but is unsure how to talk about using condoms. Our PHRESH Interviewer is going to interview this young person to help him start that conversation with the person he’s dating.