Sticking to Your RegimenI cannot lie to you and tell you that I have never missed a day or two of my HIV medication. With all honesty, there have been times that I... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Unfunny LaughWe all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not necessarily mean we are surrounded by the wrong... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bug Chasers: Do You Really Wanna Go There?Ask anyone who grew up through the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the resulting thousands of deaths, they’ll tell you it’s no laughing matter. In 1995, AIDS was... By JD Lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nothing Stands Without SupportAny engineer will tell you that you can’t build something successfully without support. Just like the mighty oak must have a strong system of roots to grow and flourish, someone... By Casey Krueger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cervical Cancer and Women Living with HIVCervical cancer is known to be the fourth most common cancer occurring in women. Additional research has been conducted in countries where a high prevalence of HIV and cervical cancer... By Shaina Mitchell, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When I Found Out I Was Immune-CompromisedWhen I found out I was immune-compromised, I was nine years old. I remember my mother bringing me to my doctor's appointment as she always did. Visiting my doctor regularly... By Zora Voyce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with HIV. New here? We invite you to explore what... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stronger Than YesterdayI begin my day in the gym. I wake up around 5 AM every morning, I meditate, and then head to the gym. This has become my anchor: it allows... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Musical MeditationSome of the most influential moments in our lives are shaped by the music we love, especially the music we listened to when we were teenagers. So many changes happen... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Self-Care: Practicing What I PreachThere are few concepts in this world that are more common than not “practicing what you preach.” I have definitely been in the category of “Do as I say, not... By Casey Krueger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Giving Someone an HIV Diagnosis While Having HIVIt is safe to say that I got into the field of Public Health because of my HIV diagnosis. I wanted to take control of the situation and really be... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very difficult to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your doctor at your first appointment. Community members have... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
HIV, Aging, and the Risk of Dementia in MenIt is understood that individuals who are HIV positive experience other chronic and age-related diseases. Dementia, a term used to describe chronic memory loss which can be caused by brain... By Shaina Mitchell, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don't Forget Your PillOne of the most frustrating things can be missing your PrEP and having someone call you out on it. During my PrEP visits the common question I get asked every... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Magnetic Couples - More Than Just AttractionWhen you think of magnets, many different things might come to mind. The main idea is always the same: two things being drawn together by an invisible force. Well, I... By Casey Krueger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Goal in Place to End the HIV EpidemicDecember 1 is marked annually as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day serves as a day of remembrance for those who have died from AIDS-related complications and a moment to... By Shaina Mitchell, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Importance of CommunityHIV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The first word is the most important to remember: we are human. We are social creatures at our core and have a need to connect and... By Casey Krueger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding the Confidence to Date AgainOver six and a half years ago, my partner of over two and a half years gave me HIV. I would be lying to all of you if I said... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
How Does It Look To You?HIV does not look the same for everyone and it does not feel the same. Remembering this will help a lot of us understand more about how being diagnosed with... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments