The Other Blue Pill

Truvada tension - why some people didn't want PrEP

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Episode notes

Are you a Truvada Whore? Is that something to be proud of? An article in 2016 changed the way many people saw PrEP for many years. Reflecting on it years later, the writer - spoke about why they'd since started PrEP, but their article put many people off the life saving drug for many years.


It highlights an ongoing, albeit diminished, tension between those who fight for HIV provisions and those who are focused on preventing transmission.


This week, we understand the past of this HIV game-changer, so by the end of the series, you can understand the present and future of The Other Blue Pill with guests:


  • Deborah Gold - Chief Executive of National Aids Trust
  • Alex Craddock - IWantPrEPNow.com co-founder
  • Marc Thompson - Co-founder of PrEPster and The Love Tank
  • Will Nutland - Co-founder of The Love Tank


Hosted and written by Phil Samba. Produced by Jamie Wareham. A QueerAF Production for the Love Tank, with support from National Aids Trust - Listen ad-free



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