A World Without HIV...Can PrEP Make it Possible?

What if a world without HIV wasn't just a dream — but a decision we could make right now? In this compelling episode of Viva La Vulva, Dr. Cara Quant picks up where the conversation left off, diving deep into PrEP — the once-a-day pill (or injectable option) that can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99%. Yet despite its proven effectiveness, PrEP remains one of the most underutilized prevention tools among the very communities that need it most. For Black women — who are 10 times more likely to receive an HIV diagnosis than their White counterparts — the gap between what's possible and what's accessible is not a medical failure. It's a systemic one. This episode asks the bold question: if the science is there, why aren't the people? The path to a world without HIV runs directly through the communities that have been most left behind — and that means centering Black women's voices, experiences, and bodily autonomy in every part of the conversation. From dismantling the stigma that keeps women from asking their doctors about PrEP, to exposing the structural barriers that make access feel impossible, this episode is equal parts education and empowerment. Because PrEP isn't just a pill — it's a portal to sexual freedom, self-determination, and a future where HIV no longer writes the story of Black women's health. The science exists. The solution exists. Now it's time to make sure every woman who needs it knows she deserves it.