DoxyPEP, or Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, involves taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (Adapted from San Francisco City Clinic, 2022).
In more detail:
- DoxyPEP utilizes the antibiotic doxycycline as a preventative measure.
- It's taken after potential exposure to STIs, specifically after sexual intercourse.
- The goal is to reduce the risk of contracting bacterial STIs.
