Ritual and PrEPDoing anything takes practice and patience with yourself as you begin new medications. Experiences with PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), or ART (antiretroviral treatment) require taking the drugs on... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Resetting and Letting GoLife for me has been about intensely pursuing routine lately. Occupying my mind with things to do. Being intentional about my time and my thoughts. Staying busy has become a... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
PrEP Simple But Not EasyTaking PrEP every day isn’t complicated. If you are taking it i pill form, it’s just one pill a day and you have pretty excellent protection against HIV if you... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My PrEP Story: Part IIIf you’ve been following my PrEP journey, you might want to know a little more about me. My name is JT and I am a proud Black musician from the... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Is KeyI have a newfound appreciation for the communities I am apart of. In times of separation, we cling tighter to the communities in which we can’t physically interact with. Church... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PrEP Journey: Listening to My BodyI am one of many Americans that are pre-hypertensive, meaning my blood pressure is usually slightly elevated than normal. However, it’s not chronically high to the point that I need... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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Condoms versus PrEP?I feel like the battle of all battles is being fought in our communities. In one corner, you have the newcomer: a little blue pill that you have to take... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Rural HIV: BarriersAt the height of the HIV epidemic resources were allocated heavily to urban areas. This was the site of the most cases and the center of most research institutions and... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
#CallWaitingWhen I receive a phone call or a video call unexpectedly, I am always surprised a little bit. I am so accustomed to the quick and short responses of text... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Routines for PurposeIn a time of social distancing, keeping up a routine is a perfect way to remind ourselves of what we need to take care of ourselves. This may be mother... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Peace Takes EffortHave you ever held a grudge against someone? My grudge partner is my older brother. We’ve become seasoned veterans of the blame game. Our usual point of contention has always... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PrEP Journey: Side EffectsI’m not sure if I shared this with you, but I came to learn about PrEP through being broke. I was just out of school and need some cash to... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PrEPing for SistersPrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis has been out here for over seven years, I believe. It has been shown to reduce the transmission of HIV by more than ninety percent when... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
PrEPing for Sex WorkSex continues to be a taboo subject for most people I know in my community in the United States. There's a lot of shame and embarrassment surrounding a topic that... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Intimacy of StatusTalking about sexual health is awkward. There are personal barriers that prevent friends and family from being that go-to person to talk to about issues affecting someone with HIV. So... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Social Media DetoxI find that I am constantly bombarded with visual images from my television, phone, ipad, and computer. I feel constantly connected to work, friends, family and strangers through ‘timelines’, ‘likes’... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
HIV in the South Part, IIThe spread of HIV has drastically improved over the last thirty years. As medications and therapies get better, less and less cases are becoming the norm and people living with... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Work Out Your FeelingsWorking out is one of the things that bring me joy. As a kid I disliked it quite a bit. I was that person in gym class that never liked... By JT Otis, M.Mus.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Let's 'Clean' HouseIt is amazing to have access to thousands of profiles with a glimpse of an individuals’ face and a little blurb about them. You are about to private message them... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments