WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Tamar Braxton Says Take Your Power and Your Prep — Especially If You’re Dating in Atlanta Tamar Braxton is back in the headlines — and no, not for drama, but for dropping some very real, very necessary gems about dating, health, and protecting your peace (and your body). The R&B diva and reality TV firecracker recently shared a PSA that caught the internet’s attention: if you’re a woman dating Black men in Atlanta, you should be on PrEP — yes, the daily medication that helps prevent HIV. Now, Tamar isn’t trying to scare anyone. She’s just keeping it 1,000. As a single woman navigating the metro Atlanta dating scene, she’s made it clear that taking her health seriously is part of her self-care routine. “I’m dating now,” she explained, “and I want to be safe.” Let’s pause here and say this louder for the people in the back: this isn’t shame — it’s strategy. HIV isn’t the death sentence it once was. Millions of Americans live long, full lives while managing the virus. But let’s be honest — prevention is still the smartest move. And Tamar’s not wrong to sound the alarm, especially when it comes to dating in areas like Atlanta, which has one of the highest HIV rates in the country. PrEP (short for pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily pill that reduces the risk of getting HIV by 99% when taken consistently. And while it’s often marketed toward LGBTQ+ communities, straight women — especially Black women — are at risk too, and deserve to be in on the conversation. Tamar also brought up something that too few people realize: in many U.S. states, it’s no longer illegal to knowingly transmit HIV to someone else. And in even more states, there’s no legal requirement to disclose your status before sex. That’s… a lot. Which makes Tamar’s point hit even harder. Taking PrEP isn’t about being paranoid. It’s about being prepared. It’s no different than carrying pepper spray, setting your location when you go out, or doing that little background search when you start talking to a new guy (yes, we all do it). This is health, honey — and in 2025, health is hot. Of course, not everyone loved Tamar’s bluntness. Some online critics called it “dramatic” or “offensive.” But let’s be real: if a man can text you “wyd” at 2:37 a.m., you can protect your life with one pill a day. Priorities. At the end of the day, Tamar’s message is about empowerment. It’s about women — especially Black women — taking control of their own bodies, their safety, and their futures. Because dating is already a wild ride. The least we can do is buckle up with some protection that actually works. So whether you’re in Atlanta or anywhere else, here’s your reminder: protect your heart and your health. Because Tamar said so. 
Tamar Braxton Taking PreP To Avoid Getting HIV Dating In Atlanta
