What to Consider When Considering DisclosingI have disclosed my status to so many people over the last few years - I honestly remember each conversation. I am...reactions1comment
Navigating HIV Disclosure, Love, and Health ChallengesI shared my HIV status with my husband on the very first day that we met. This was in 1998, and it...reactions3comments
Why I Went PublicMy partner asked me a question the other day, and it made my mind start to re-process why I came out publicly...reactions1comment
Bisexuality and HIV in the LGBTQ CommunityI have been an out and proud gay man within the LGBT community for a very long time now. Something that I...reactions5comments
Navigating Dating: Positive or Negative HIV StatusThroughout my life, I have met many different people who are living with HIV. What I have heard from them is that...reactions4comments
The Health & Hustle Fitbit GiveawayThe Health & Hustle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is September 18th...reactions1comment
Good EnergyI had a conversation with a colleague the other day that really resonated with me, and I would like to share it...reactionscomments
The Impact of HIV on Women’s Gynecological HealthWhile both men and women are susceptible to HIV, HIV can affect women in many different ways than it affects men. The...reactions4comments
Wishes for My Younger Self"You can't be overwhelmed by the what-ifs, or you'll miss out on the best part." ― Rebekah Crane, The Upside of Falling Down...reactions1comment
Latent Diagnosis: Living UndiagnosedWithout the proper testing, some cases of HIV can persist for years without obvious signs of infection. I remember waking up in...reactions9comments
HIV Testing and Well-Woman Exams: What You Need To KnowWhen we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at...reactions4comments
Cutting Out Toxic PeopleI have been very fortunate to have a great deal of love and support after sharing my diagnoses. My family has been...reactions3comments
Community Hierarchy: Social Bias in the LGBTQ+ CommunityStigma, in my opinion, is a complex and formidable obstacle hindering the eradication of new HIV transmissions. Its pervasive nature, deeply ingrained...reactions2comments
The Greatest Adventure: My Advocacy Journey with HIVHello again, H-I-V.net family. It has been a while since I last connected with you. When I first shared my new adventure...reactions1comment
More Than a T-Shirt: My Life as an HIV AdvocateI speak, sleep, and wake up with advocacy on my mind. Is that a terrible thing? Some think it is, but I...reactions3comments
How (and Why) I Took Control of My Treatment PlanI could not choose the time and place I became HIV positive. But I did decide when and why I would begin...reactions2comments
From Kaposi Sarcoma to High Blood PressureIt started with a bruise on my thigh. I thought I had bumped into something, except it didn’t go away. I could...reactions2comments
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term SurvivorI recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before...reactions1comment
After a Diagnosis and Treatment, What Now?I wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with HIV for my 30th birthday. And I certainly wasn’t planning to be under treatment for...reactions4comments
How I Handled the Failures on My Path to HIV Treatment SuccessAs treatment options for HIV have changed, so have my personal views evolved. When I was first diagnosed, I resisted taking AZT...reactions1comment
