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PrEP surfing common among MSM

Reliance on partners’ PrEP use was more common among younger men and those who had used PrEP in the previous 6 months.

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  • Julie Greenbaum

  • August 31, 2026

  • 6 min

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    PrEP surfing was reported in 25% of study visits among MSM using event-driven PrEP or no PrEP, according to a study published in AIDS.

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    The study analyzed 2,187 visits from 636 participants in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies between October 2021 and December 2023.

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    Recent PrEP surfing was associated with having multiple sex partners, recent PrEP use, and a higher perceived probability of acquiring HIV.

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    Intention to practice PrEP surfing was reported in 27% of visits, with higher intention linked to condomless anal sex and recent PrEP use.

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    The study concluded that PrEP surfing was practiced by MSM without HIV who did not use daily PrEP, highlighting the need for further research.

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PrEP surfing common among MSM

  • by Julie Greenbaum

  • August 31, 2026

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