A Negative MarriageI was undiagnosed for many years. Doctors think I possibly had HIV for 7 years by the time I found out due to a hospital trip. At the point that... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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
What Are We Here For?I go to sleep thinking about what I can do to change things in this world. I wake up thinking of how I can help others. I have these thoughts... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Coming Back from the BrinkOver the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are separate conditions. In all reality, AIDS is the... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Your CareStaying in care while living with HIV is most important. That means never missing a doctor’s appointment, getting labs done as requested from your provider, and never missing a dose... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask Your HIV Specialists the Following QuestionsAsk your HIV specialists the following key questions in order to engage in meaningful discussions related to your HIV well care! When you think about quality HIV care and treatment... By Quincy Greene2 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 Treatment Experience with Infectious Disease DoctorsAs with every medical condition, not everybody’s HIV treatment experience is similar. Over the last serval years, I have had many different experiences regarding my HIV care. Some of the... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Intimacy and HIVBefore I found out that I was living with HIV, having sex was a beautiful thing. But after my diagnosis, being intimate with anyone changed a great deal. I always... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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
My Dating Experience with HIVI was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made sure that I knew how lucky I was... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lost SoulTo become whole again within yourself takes a lot of work. Every bit of who you were is gone, at least that is what I thought back in 1997 as... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
HIV Testing & Treatment Access during COVID-19The entire world is learning how to navigate daily life in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare systems and resources are strained. Many people are facing financial hardships and fear... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dear Mama: HIV and MotherhoodHIV and motherhood introduced themselves to me at the same time. As a young college student, I met this smart, attractive, popular, and fun guy online over Spring Break. When... By Kamaria Laffrey5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When It Comes to PrEP, Women Need to Be Part of the ConversationNational advertising campaigns for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have mostly targeted men who have sex with other men. However, our 2019 HIV In America Survey shows that younger, heterosexual women should... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
At-Home Devices That Can Monitor Your HealthAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments