Living

In life, we have all gone through struggles, events, and pain that we sometimes can’t forget, and they stay on our minds all the time. That would of-should of-could of...

Believe it or not, summer is not the only season when skincare matters! One of the most important functions of the skin is to protect us from things that may...

During this pandemic, I had to really look at my mental state and my overall mental health. I am a very social person and having to go through over a...

My sister and I were both exposed to COVID. Her little ones were infected at school. While they remained asymptomatic, we were hit hard. Almost every symptom listed for COVID...

One day in the future, I will be a father. I want to be a father to at least 3 beautiful children. I will be a father regardless of whether...

When my Infectious Disease doctor started treating me, I was 100 pounds at 5 feet, 8 inches. She initially believed that getting my antiviral medication sorted out would help me...

For my Self-care Sunday, I picked the question, "What do I use to help me relax so that I can be more present during sex?" from my sex talk card...

Have you heard the saying that the strongest people are usually the ones who are hurting? Well, I can be honest and say that there are days when I feel...

There are many people, events, and campaigns that motivate people to keep going and to never give up. I know there must be something in your life that may have...

How many of you were lucky enough to work from home throughout the majority of the pandemic? My place of employment at first let us work from home, 5 days...

Becoming public about my status meant that I am now giving myself permission to be my authentic self. I did so on my 23 birthday because I believe it is...

My family has always been my support system. Through every up and down that life has brought, my family has been there when I’ve allowed them to be. When I...

During the month of October, as a community, we will come together in recognizing National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day or NLAAD. This awareness day is utilized to help reach Latinx...

While both men and women are susceptible to HIV, HIV can affect women in many different ways than it affects men. The effect on women’s gynecological health is very broad...

I have been fortunate enough to work in the field of HIV prevention for a while now where I am able to recognize national awareness days like National Faith HIV/AIDS...

Editor's note: Trigger warning - This article shares a personal experience of sexual assault. If you are an adult survivor, you are not alone. Visit the National Sexual Assault Hotline...

Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a chronic condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...

I’m a huge advocate of finding support groups that cater to an individual's needs because they have helped me embrace and normalize who I am. The first support group I...

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is observed each year on September 27 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on gay and bisexual men in the United...

Right. Left. Up. Down. Deciding to start therapy can be a confusing endeavor. Despite this, starting therapy does not have to be overwhelming. There are steps to take to make...