Living

In our community, the negative stigma of living with HIV can truly be hurtful and isolating, especially when experienced by those who are closest to us. The more and more...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic condition like HIV and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across...

Early on, I did what I so often ask the patients I work with not to - I perused the internet in search of answers. I advise people to stick...

I don’t think you have to disclose to your partner or family that you’re taking PrEP. This is a personal decision and really depends on who, what, when, where, and...

The highlight of pandemic life: sitting at home on a Friday night with my dog Chip and my 4 favorite girls: Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte. Prior to lockdown life...

COVID-19 has changed so much in our lives, including how we might visit our health care team. In early May, I had my first PrEP appointment during the pandemic, and...

Facing the high costs associated with acquiring the HIV antiviral medications can be incredibly stressful. Sometimes even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expense left for the patient to deal with can...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic health conditions like HIV. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on...

It can be so uncomfortable at times. I know that I am holding something in me that wants to kill me, to kill my spouse.  I also know that my...

Results from the 2019 HIV In America Survey showed that community members have experienced gastrointestinal (GI) issues. More so, 7 percent of people reported that they are managing IBS (irritable...

I really don’t remember anything in health class in high school except those nasty pictures of STIs. Woof, I think some of the takeaways were: one, "Be very afraid of...

This article pertains to advocates and individuals who are open with their HIV status. Although we are living in our truth - as people call it - about who we...

When you think about quality HIV care and treatment, there are several professionals that play a major role in the quality and efficacy of your overall health and HIV specialty...

I recently read an article on National Public Radio’s website that makes a great point: women should be taking Truvada for PrEP too if they are at risk for exposure...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

Okay, it seems like you’ve met the right person. They are lovely, kind, generous, gorgeous, and funny. You can't help but to tell your friends about them. There is something...

Being diagnosed with HIV can come as quite a surprise. Unfortunately, another surprise can come when trying to manage your medical care after the diagnosis. The treatment costs surrounding those...

Doing anything takes practice and patience with yourself as you begin new medications. Experiences with PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), or ART (antiretroviral treatment) require taking the drugs on...

I 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...

Life 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...