Living

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...

Over 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...

Staying 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...

Ask 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...

Taking 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...

As 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...

Before 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...

If 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...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

As 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...

The 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...

To 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...

The 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...

HIV 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...

National 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...

At-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...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

When your journey has led you to your passion, it is like you don’t want to be stopped by anyone. I know advocacy, speaking, podcasting, and helping others is what...