Damon L. Jacobs, L.M.F.T.
Damon L. Jacobs is a New York-based licensed marriage and family therapist and HIV prevention specialist who focuses his work on health, love, Social Justice and pleasure. Through his clinical practice, Damon has helped hundreds of couples and individuals create joyful and peaceful relationships. He is also the author of the books Rational Relating and Absolutely Should-Less.
He is best known for championing the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through his work in the media including MSNBC, NPR, Vice TV, Here! TV, as well as The New York Times, USA Today, Out magazine, and many more. He is featured as one of "35 Leading HIV Activists" by The Advocate Magazine, one of the "12 Influential Voices in HIV/AIDS for 2015" by Healthline Magazine, part of the "HIV Heroes" series through Metrosource Magazine, and one of the "10 Most Captivating Voices of 2014" by HIV Equal. His trainings have helped thousands learn practical skills for successfully implementing PrEP and increasing adherence. To speak with Damon about counseling, speaking engagements, or media appearances, please contact Damon@DamonLJacobs.com or call 347-227-7707.
Articles by Damon L. Jacobs, L.M.F.T.
Has Anyone Gotten HIV When They Were on PrEP? (October 9, 2018)
From TheBody
First U.S. Failure of Truvada as PrEP Is Reported at IDWeek (October 5, 2018)
In IDWeek 2018, from TheBodyPRO
Reported 'PrEP Failure' in Thailand May Be a Result of Missing Acute HIV Infection: Here's What You Need to Know (July 17, 2018)
From TheBodyPRO
Reported PrEP 'Failure' Most Likely a Lack of Proper Testing and Adherence (March 20, 2018)
In The 25th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from TheBodyPRO
PrEP and Lactic Acidosis Warnings: 'Context Matters' (July 20, 2017)
From TheBody
Can E-Cigarettes Be a Harm Reduction Approach for HIV-Positive Smokers? (January 9, 2017)
From TheBody
Despite Second Case of HIV, PrEP Still 'Most Effective Tool for HIV Prevention' (October 18, 2016)
From TheBody
'Curiosity About Any Failure of PrEP Is Healthy Because It Is So Extremely Rare' (October 18, 2016)
An interview with Robert Grant, M.D., M.P.H., on the new case of HIV acquisition by an adherent PrEP user.
From TheBodyPRO
The Persistence of HIV Fear in the Age of PrEP (March 2, 2016)
From TheBody
HIV Infection Despite PrEP: 6 Things You Need to Know (February 26, 2016)
In The 23rd Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from TheBodyPRO
What About Condoms? (May/June 2015)
A heartfelt message from the creator of PrEP Facts: Rethinking HIV Prevention and Sex.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network