Sticking to Your RegimenI cannot lie to you and tell you that I have never missed a day or two of my HIV medication. With...reactions19comments
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...reactions2comments
Ritual and PrEPDoing anything takes practice and patience with yourself as you begin new medications. Experiences with PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), or...reactions1comment
How and Where to Access Antiretrovirals in the United StatesAntiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of drugs used to treat HIV. The goal of ART is to lower the viral load...reactions1comment
How I Outlasted My DoctorEarlier this year my doctor said something that I hoped I would never hear. “I’ve decided to retire.” My reaction was immediate...reactions4comments
U = U!U = U is good news for everyone! Undetectable = Untransmittable! Simply stated, if your HIV viral load is undetectable (> 6...reactions7comments
Why Is Testing for HIV and STIs So Important?Fear is a real emotion. I have been an HIV tester in Philadelphia since 2002. In my experience, the main emotion that...reactions1comment
Love and AbuseThese four letters, L-O-V-E, can cause such mental confusion to every human being. And that is because we are born to love...reactionscomments
Youth and HIV: Recognizing National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness DayThe world is filled with awareness days, but one we should always highlight is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. National Youth HIV/AIDS...reactions1comment
Disability Denial: Acceptance and Next StepsIn 2017, I went on social security disability. At the time, I thought my disability was approved due to all my health...reactions1comment
A New Role: Where My Career and HIV Experience CollideI have some great news that I would like to share with you all. I was promoted from program supervisor to senior...reactions1comment
Mental Well-BeingStigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait which is thought...reactions13comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here...reactions1comment
My Cruising Vacation ExperienceI recently returned from my very first cruise. I was super nervous to go for various reasons. These reasons ranged from being...reactions1comment
This Is How Black Women FeelAmong all women, Black women are disproportionately affected by HIV and have the highest rate of HIV diagnosis in the United States...reactions2comments
My Medical Care Journey: Transitioning from Negative to Positive CareReceiving an HIV diagnosis can easily knock you off your feet and stun you. This happened to me. Once the initial impact...reactions1comment
Challenges, Advocacy, and Support for Long-term SurvivorsLiving with HIV can be a journey of ups and downs, but for those who are long-term survivors, our challenges can be...reactions1comment
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Finding What Works for YouWhat works best for you may be different than what works best for another person managing their HIV treatment. Jerilyn, a long-term...reactions3comments
Doctors Aren't One Size Fits AllA post on our H-I-V.net Facebook page read: "Has anyone ever had a bad experience with a doctor? How did you deal...reactions4comments
Support Groups Are Powerful!I’m a huge advocate of finding support groups that cater to an individual's needs because they have helped me embrace and normalize...reactions3comments
