Truvada Whore: this term is meant to be derogatory and shameful. I've decided to embrace this name and take it's negative energy away. It’s been well over a month since I began taking the HIV medication Truvada ( emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) a preventative measure. It’s been an enlightening experience thus far. My decision to begin taking this antiviral was an easy one. That is, it was never something that I struggled with decision wise. I felt like I understood the option and given my research interests and my identification as a gay man, the choice was easy. That is, the HIV epidemic is far from over and I am classified by the CDC as being part of a high risk group at risk for HIV infection. It was exciting when the CDC and WHO recommended Truvada as a prevention tool. How wonderful is this? I can take a pill that if taken consistently reduces my chance of HIV infection by ~92%. That’s fucking amazing. W...