Do You Really See Me?Two mildly safe assumptions people can make about me upon sight. I present as a woman and I am Black. Tricky things about first impressions are that there are so...reactions7comments
Having A Women's HIV EventMy experience as a woman, a Black woman, and a woman living with HIV makes me think that there should be plenty of in-person events for all women about sexual...reactions3comments
H-I-V.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on H-I-V.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
When HIV Makes You Tired All the Time: Sleepiness Versus FatiguePerhaps 1 of the most pervasive symptoms of HIV centers on daytime energy levels. Sometimes it’s difficult to cobble together enough emotional or psychic energy to do the simplest tasks...reactions2comments
A Surprise Excellent DoctorMine. Mine. Mine. Do you know that feeling when you find a doctor and you feel like they actually see (and hear) you? I stumbled upon one of the rare...reactions2comments
Better To Have Loved and LostDo you ever feel like you may have missed your opportunity at love? Like maybe love passed you by. I know that a love I imagine exists. I know it...reactions5comments
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness DayAccording to the CDC, youth with HIV are least likely to be aware of their infection. There were 37,968 new diagnoses in the United States in 2018 and about 7,891...reactions1comment
National Day of SilenceI absolutely love working for an organization that gives me free rein to do things like planning and executing events geared towards the LGBTQ+ community. This year in honor of...reactions1comment
HIV Testing and Other Services Site LocatorThe CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the United States encourages everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 to have at least one HIV test, so if...reactions4comments
Changing the NarrativeMany think that it's wrong for me to state that I want to change the narrative surrounding HIV. That's how they see it, but I see it differently. Surely, we...reactions2comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Sleep Problems and HIV: A PrimerWhenever you live with a chronic health condition, including HIV, you’re tasked with getting good sleep. But this can be hard to achieve. Work and family demands may be disruptive...reactions5comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it...reactions2comments
Open and Honest ConversationsA few weeks ago I got reminded once again about why I work in the field that I do and why I continue to drive HIV prevention within my community...reactions2comments
The Impact of HIV on Heterosexual WomenI remember seeing occasional information about HIV while growing up. This information was always presented with men, mainly men that identified as gay. Looking back on it today, everything I encountered...reactions4comments
Representation of Women (Black Women)It has been almost 7 years since I started out in advocacy. I have noticed so many things that seem out of place and should not be. I will start...reactionscomments
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness DayThe one thing that I have noticed working in the field of HIV prevention and education is that there are so many different programs for men who have sex with...reactions1comment
HIV & Nutrition: How to Decode Food IngredientsA food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes of different foods and provides a breakdown of...reactions2comments
Self-Help Tips to Manage AnxietyOccasional anxiety is normal. But people with anxiety disorders have severe and excessive worry. That worry can be about big things – like losing your home – or everyday situations...reactions1comment
Community RisingI have shared with you time and time again all the support I get from my mother and family, but I also want to share with you all the support...reactions1comment
