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Twenty-four years ago, a beautiful six-year-old girl helped me get through my diagnosis. She was my inspiration to keep going at a time in my life when I really thought...

HIV is a virus that has been affecting people worldwide for decades. It gradually causes the immune system to fail. The immune system is your body's way of protecting you...

"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 When it comes to living a life with...

This is a conversation between a husband and wife. Robert: We are the Wards. We were married in July of 1991 and will celebrate 31 years of marriage on July...

We have all seen during Pride this month, more rainbow colors on things ranging from socks to shirts or stickers to coffee cups. I do appreciate the change in all...

“After receiving my diagnosis, I completely went into denial mode, followed by shame and guilt, followed by suicidal thoughts, followed by, "Why me?" - H-I-V.net advocate The physical (HIV medication...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, you must have many questions and it can be overwhelming. Be sure to use reputable sources when learning about HIV...

Results from our 2022 Annual HIV In America showed 22 percent of survey takers living with HIV experienced insomnia. Because sleep is an important part of overall health, people are...

Self-esteem is an important component of our individual selves and has a correlation with our mental health. An individual’s self-esteem makes up for how we feel about ourselves, our bodies...

Throughout pride season we see many businesses and corporations slapping pride colors on anything and everything. But there are so many other ways to show your pride or to support...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking about the anniversary of U=U (undetectable = untransmittable). It has been 6 years since the U=U campaign was launched...

You may have seen headlines recently about a cancer drug that may help cure HIV. This drug is called pembrolizumab (brand name Keytruda). Let’s look at what we know so...

"I want to say don't ever feel like you are alone because I was once there. There is a community of people who love you and can help you with...

"I am proud of all of my identities, relationships and accomplishments. Pride is not only something that you feel around Pride Season, but something that you should feel all year...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will talk about how gender-neutral passports are a win for the Trans community. How this is a great step that the USA...

Advocacy is volunteering for a cause that you believe in and want to make a change because of that cause. Helping others to become aware of a situation while speaking...

How much does family matter to you? It means the world to many people, but when that so-called family hurts you, betrays you, or makes you feel less than about...

The first therapy appointment can cause some nervousness or anxiety. It does not matter if it is your first-ever therapy appointment or just your first appointment with a new therapist...

During the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness. Many PLWHIV (people living with HIV) can struggle with mental health issues related to their diagnosis, stigma, isolation, and disclosing...