Serodiscordant couples can opt-in for CAB-LA.
Last week, after resuming office, we designed an awareness post for CAB-LA, a groundbreaking injectable form of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). When I shared it with our Postrybe community, the feedback was surprising: some people felt CAB-LA wasn’t for them.
But let’s pause and paint a picture.
Imagine this: You’re in a loving relationship with someone’s son or daughter. One of you is HIV-positive, and the other is HIV-negative ( this is called a serodiscordant relationship). For many couples, this is a reality. However, it doesn’t have to be a source of fear, uncertainty, or even the end of a beautiful relationship.
With CAB-LA, an injection taken once every two months, you can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission. It’s safe, effective, and convenient—no daily pills to remember. Plus, it’s affordable, offering protection and peace of mind without breaking the bank.
Take Adeife and Kamsi’s story (a serodiscordant love story), for example:
When Kamsi first met Adeife, he had no idea Adeife was living with HIV. Adeife didn’t fit the stereotypical image many people associate with HIV-positive individuals. He was healthy, strong, and vibrant. Over time, Adeife began dropping hints during their conversations—mentioning sexual and reproductive health rights, gauging Kamsi’s thoughts on HIV-positive individuals, and gently opening up.
Finally, Adeife revealed his status. Kamsi was in awe. Everything he’d been told growing up—that HIV-positive people were always sickly or that they wouldn’t live long—was proven wrong. Adeife was living proof that with treatment and care, HIV-positive individuals can lead full, healthy lives.
How CAB-LA contributed to their love life
For Kamsi, learning about CAB-LA was a game-changer (because he wasn’t a pill person), and guess who told him about it? Adeife.
“Taking my second dose of CAB-LA was an experience, and it also helped me and my partner get intimate without fear,” Kamsi shared. “I had stopped oral PrEP a while ago, but CAB-LA gave me a safer, simpler alternative. Knowing that Adeife is virally suppressed and that U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) works made it even better.”
CAB-LA has enabled them to stay connected and protect their relationship without the stress of daily medication for Kamsi.
Adeife’s advice for Serodiscordant Couples like themselves.
Adeife believes honesty is the best approach when it comes to sharing an HIV-positive status. He advises:
🧡 Find a gentle way to tell your partner: If you’re nervous, start with a fictional story to ease into the conversation.
💜 Seek help if needed: Organizations like TPLPI can discreetly help you inform your partner using a trusted third party or an ICT officer.
💙 Practice safe sex: Until your partner is on PrEP or you’re both confident in your status management, using protection is key.
So, to our community and everyone reading this,
CAB-LA is more than just an injection—it’s a reliable and easier alternative for serodiscordant couples and even every HIV-negative individual out there to live without fear. If you’re in a similar relationship or know someone in a similar relationship, talk to your healthcare provider today. Always remember, your love deserves protection. With CAB-LA, you can protect your partner, health, and future together.
For more information or confidential referrals, contact us here, send a DM on our socials or call Animashaun: +234 902 894 2008, Anu: +234 816 572 8580.
By sharing stories like Adeife’s and Kamsi’s, we can inspire others to see beyond stigma and choose love over fear. Let CAB-LA be the bridge that connects your relationship to a healthier, brighter future.
