HIV prevention blog: PEP, PrEP and testing on Koh Samui
Clear, medically reviewed answers to the questions people ask us at 3am. Every article is written for real situations on the island, from the Full Moon Party boat to the flight home.
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Started PEP on Koh Samui and Flying Home? How to Finish the Course Abroad
How to finish a 28-day PEP course after leaving Koh Samui: supply, carrying medicines on flights, time zones, paperwork for your doctor and follow-up HIV tests.
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STI Symptoms After a Holiday Fling: What to Watch For and When to Test
Common STI symptoms after a holiday fling, when each infection shows up on a test, and why no symptoms does not mean no infection. A guide from Koh Samui.
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When to Test for HIV After an Exposure: A Timeline That Makes Sense
When an HIV test can give you a reliable answer after a possible exposure, how 4th-generation tests work, and why a 3-month test is still the final word.
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PrEP for Long Stays on Koh Samui: A Guide for Nomads, Expats and Seasonal Visitors
Staying on Koh Samui for weeks or months? How to start PrEP on the island, daily vs on-demand dosing, tests every 3 months, and keeping it going when you move…
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Is This Normal? A Day-by-Day Guide to PEP Side Effects
What PEP side effects feel like in week one, week two and beyond, which are normal, which need a doctor, and practical tips for finishing all 28 days.
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Condom Broke on Holiday in Koh Samui? Your First 72 Hours, Step by Step
A condom split while you were on holiday in Koh Samui. A calm, hour-by-hour guide to HIV PEP, emergency contraception, STI testing and what to do next.
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PEP or PrEP? A Simple Way to Work Out Which One You Need
PEP is for after a possible HIV exposure, PrEP is for before. A plain-language guide to choosing between them, with real examples from Koh Samui.
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PEP After the Full Moon Party: What to Do Once You Are Back on Samui
Back on Koh Samui after the Full Moon Party and worried about unprotected sex? How the 72-hour PEP window works, ferry timing, and what happens at the clinic.