HIV & STI Prevention
Modern sexual health protection, delivered with more clarity and less stigma — including testing, prevention strategy, PrEP conversations, vaccination guidance, and personalized risk-reduction planning.
Sexual health protection should feel proactive, informed, and stigma-free.
The current Joshua R. Gonzalez page correctly frames HIV and STI prevention as a personalized strategy rather than a one-size-fits-all lecture. That makes this service page strongest when it feels current, pragmatic, and useful.
Patients are often looking for straightforward answers: How often should I test? Should I be on PrEP? What vaccines matter? What is the best way to reduce risk based on how I actually have sex? A better page answers those questions with polish, but without judgment.
Protection that can be planned
CDC guidance supports PrEP as a highly effective HIV prevention tool when taken as prescribed.2
Routine screening matters
Regular testing helps identify infections early and supports faster treatment and lower transmission risk.3, 4
Prevention beyond condoms alone
Vaccination can play a meaningful role in prevention for infections such as hepatitis and HPV, depending on the patient.3, 4
Prevention is a strategy, not a single visit
The best prevention approach evolves with relationships, sexual practices, and changing health needs.
A more personalized sexual health strategy
The live page already points toward individualized prevention. This updated structure builds on that by making room for both evidence-based tools and the real-life context of the patient’s sexual life.
- Risk assessment based on sexual practices and history
- Routine HIV and STI testing strategy
- PrEP discussion when appropriate
- PEP education for emergency exposure situations
- Vaccination review when indicated
- Safer-sex counseling tailored to the patient
Good prevention care should feel current and actionable. For many patients, the biggest value is having a clinician who understands sexual health in a practical, nonjudgmental way and can help translate guidelines into a plan that actually fits daily life.
Frequently asked questions
PrEP is medication used to help prevent HIV. CDC guidance states that it is highly effective when taken as prescribed.2
If you are sexually active and want a more proactive plan for testing, PrEP, vaccination, or general risk reduction, it is worth scheduling a prevention-focused evaluation.
Ready for a more proactive prevention plan?
If you are looking for HIV and STI prevention support in Los Angeles, request a consultation with Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD.