Dissecting the HIV Rate in the Black CommunityThere are 12 months in the year, but we have 16 HIV awareness days throughout the year. That is a lot of months where HIV can be brought to life... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Years of the RabbitI'm a casual fan of astrology; the coffee shop, newspaper dabbling variety. Please forgive any ignorance on my part. What I'm confident in is that my sign is a disease... By Shawn Decker5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
An Unconventional Solution for HIV ReliefLiving with HIV brings its own set of challenges, including a rollercoaster of symptoms that impact every aspect of life. As someone who is journeying through this experience, I have... By Ze2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
REPLAY: Post-Holiday RecoveryThe holiday season is not always filled with joy. Each year, health leaders and advocates share their stories of grief, loss, family disconnection, stress, financial strain, and stigma which can... By H-I-V.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Latent Diagnosis: Living UndiagnosedWithout the proper testing, some cases of HIV can persist for years without obvious signs of infection. I remember waking up in the ICU with an intubation tube down my... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
HIV in "Hidden" Populations: The Unhoused and IncarceratedIn 2019, the United States government launched a campaign to end the HIV epidemic. The program focuses on proven methods to prevent new cases and provide consistent treatment to those... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does Disclosure Look Like for You?To start - let's just say there is no right or wrong way to disclose, and disclosure looks how you want it to look. I want you to know that... By Davina Conner4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How (and Why) I Took Control of My Treatment PlanI could not choose the time and place I became HIV positive. But I did decide when and why I would begin my treatment. I believe my ongoing participation in... By Robert Brunet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Talk With My Doc: The Importance of TrustI'm thankful for my HIV doc, Dr. Greg as I call him in writing. In person? It's more like: "Hey! How ya been?" At my most recent appointment I greeted... By Shawn Decker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Safety Issues, Mental Health, and HIV DiagnosisOur various personal beliefs, in this case about safety issues, affect our mental health. These beliefs are relative to ourselves and to other people or groups. All these beliefs can... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
HIV Remission: bNAbs and Sustained ART-FreeScientists have been researching HIV for nearly 40 years. But unfortunately, they have not been able to create a vaccine for HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS. There are a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Good Leader: Setting the Stage for the Next GenerationWith my new role in management, I want to ensure that I am properly leading my team to success. I have held a management position in the past within retail... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Holiday SeasonWhether you spend the holidays with loved ones or by yourself, make sure to enjoy the time. Last year, I chose to spend the holidays alone. On Thanksgiving, I cooked... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
HIV, Depression, and Household ManagementExhaustion. Lack of motivation. Blah! It is only noon, yet I feel like today has gone on forever. There is so much that needs to be done around my house... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How I'm Handling My Cancer DiagnosisMy first opportunistic infection was Kaposi Sarcoma. It was a viral cancer that created dark purple lesions across my body. In the plague years, it was also one of the... By Robert Brunet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting Tested: How Often Should I Test for STIs and HIV?Getting tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can help you stay healthy. But how often to get tested can vary from person to person. STDs are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Creating Safe Spaces: My Evolution Into HIV PreventionI would like to share with you all a question I was asked a few days ago. I went to brunch with a few friends of mine, and we got... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I'm a Longterm Survivor, Not a Miracle"You're a miracle- you know that, right?!" Someone said that to me once. They had just heard me talk about 20 years of living with HIV at a conference. I... By Shawn Decker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
To Drink or Not to DrinkOne drink, 2 drinks. A whiskey drink or an Amaretto drink. As I look back over the last year and a realization hits me. I have only consumed alcohol on... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
World AIDS Day: Another YearDid you know that in 1988 that the World Health Organization (WHO) was the one who created World AIDS Day? So that everyone can raise awareness in solidarity around the... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments