As I Age with HIV, Dating and Intimacy Still MatterI am 56 years old, have been married twice while living with HIV, and have now been divorced from my second husband...reactionscomments
I'm a Long-Term 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...reactions1comment
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: A Giveaway Honoring Long-Term SurvivorsNational HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is September 18th. No matter if you are newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV...reactions1comment
3 Tips for Discussing Sexual Health With Your DoctorSex can be a taboo subject, and it gets personal and emotional very quickly. Talking about gender and sexuality is vulnerable. These...reactions1comment
HIV and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Finding My Inner Joy and Connection Through MusicWhat does joy sound like? What does joy feel like? What do joy taste and smell like? Close your eyes and say...reactions1comment
What a Lifetime with HIV Stole, and What I Got in ReturnResiding in my head are people no longer here. Some of the faces are clear and bright, like I saw them yesterday;...reactionscomments
These 3 Things Strengthen My Family Support SystemWhen I think about a strong support system, the first thing that comes to my mind is my immediate family, which consists...reactions11comments
How I Stopped the Isolation of Aging with HIVThere are two parts to my life with HIV. On one side, the friends I lost before the Protease Inhibitors stopped the...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Aging and Transparency: The Strength in Sharing the Story of StruggleBoth living with HIV and aging over time is something that I and many others go through. I was young when I...reactions1comment
How I Handle One of My Biggest HIV FearsNothing makes me wince more than brain studies related to HIV. It seems like the news about HIV's impact on our skull...reactions10comments
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term SurvivorI recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before...reactions1comment
My Journey Toward HIV Treatment and AdherenceBlack gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV compared to other groups...reactions1comment
Getting a Tattoo While Living with HIV: What Should I Know?30 years ago, not long after learning I was HIV positive, I decided to get a tattoo. It seemed like everyone had...reactions6comments
Why I Unlearned Self-Stigma as an HIV Positive ManHIV-related stigma and discrimination affect the emotional well-being and mental health of people living with HIV. At least I can say that...reactionscomments
From Youth to Adulthood, The Fight to End HIV Stigma and Build SupportJust a few years ago, Youth Power Up for A Stigma-Free Future served as the theme for the 10th Anniversary of the...reactionscomments
Pay Attention To Your Body: What HIV and Menopause Taught MeHas HIV taught you to pay attention to your body? I know mine did. After living with HIV for almost 3 decades...reactionscomments
Overcoming Barriers to HIV Care and TreatmentAmerican cities can vary in their quantity and quality of HIV care provision. Some may lack adequate access, convenient locations, and culturally...reactions3comments
I Am A Woman Aging, Just Like YouIn 1997, I received my HIV diagnosis. I am in awe that I have lived this long, especially because in the beginning...reactionscomments
