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Doxy PEP Fact Sheet

This fact sheet shares information regarding Doxy PEP usage. Doxy PEP is also known as Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis. Doxycycline is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections. Doxy PEP can prevent bacterial STIs like syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea when taken after condomless sex.

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Get the Facts

This fact sheet shares prevention and general fact information regarding  sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which are infections primarily caused by bacteria and viruses spread from person to person during vaginal, oral, or anal sex or other intimate contact. Some STIs, such as herpes and HPV, are spread through skin-to-skin contact.