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Every new year, I always start to think about behaviors that I would like to change or improve on. Like most people do, I try to make new year's resolutions...

Advocacy is not a decision you make on a whim, and it is not for the meek, it takes demanding work and dedication. There are people who are not living...

Khafre, a long-term survivor and HIV advocate, shares his experience when he was first diagnosed with HIV. While the interaction itself was unpleasant, he was able to figure out what...

When it comes to the war against HIV and AIDS biomedical intervention is so important to lower the new rates of HIV diagnoses. There are talks of long-lasting Prep injectables...

An HIV diagnosis can come as shock. Many people quickly jump online to research the ins and outs but have trouble finding helpful information that can tell them what to...

A, B, C, D…? Even multiple choices can be hard. Our mental health is extremely important when living with HIV. The individuals we invite into our lives to help with...

Hello there! My name is Shawn Decker and I’d like to share a little bit of info on how HIV has shaped my life. I was diagnosed with HIV at...

Learn from Jahlove about his 2nd monkeypox vaccine dose experience. After having a traumatic experience receiving his 1st dose, he discusses why he decided to go back and how this...

I want to share with you all an experience that I had around World AIDS Day. Last year, in honor of World AIDS Day, I was invited to attend a...

Despite the gratitude journal and the affirmations posted in my bathroom, I sometimes feel uninspired about life for lengthy periods. Long-term living with HIV can be very repetitive. The daily...

There is an increased incidence of anal cancer in people who live with HIV, which is why we should have an anal pap screening. I myself have had 2 screenings...

I want to highlight the importance of raising awareness of the experiences and voices of both the transgender and gender non-conforming communities. This can be done through social media, education...

The CDC is rolling out a national plan to ensure that everyone has access to a free home HIV testing kit. This is major because it can be very intimidating...

Exercise may not be a priority if you are living with HIV, but it is essential for your health and well-being. There are many benefits for not only your body...

I knew something was wrong when I cried every time I put my shoes on in the morning. It wasn't my feet that were hurting; it was everything else. Anxiety...

HIV criminalization laws in the United States are under scrutiny from the United Nations (UN) and the White House. Criminalization is making certain behaviors illegal or treating a person who...

I want to express how important it is to spend time with family and friends. There was a moment in my life after my diagnosis when I felt alone. I...

Lipodystrophy is a side effect of some drugs used to treat people living with HIV. These drugs are older medicines that are rarely used in the United States today. Lipodystrophy...

As the cold front moved in, I began to feel the desire to decorate the Christmas tree. This is highly unusual for me. Last year I only decorated the Christmas...

This time of year, I am always so thankful for what I have in life. There are so many times in my life that I have taken things for granted...