HIV Testing and Other Services Site LocatorThe CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the United States encourages everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 to have at least one HIV test, so if...reactions4comments
Changing the NarrativeMany think that it's wrong for me to state that I want to change the narrative surrounding HIV. That's how they see it, but I see it differently. Surely, we...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: Welcome Positively Fearless Newest Ambassador Octavia LewisIn this video, Jah celebrated Positively Fearless' newest ambassador, Octavia Lewis. Octavia is one of our advocates on H-I-V.net and the first woman of trans experience to be chosen as...reactions3comments
Treatment is Prevention, Part 2In Treatment as Prevention (TasP), Part 1, I reviewed the science that allows us to believe in U=U, or Undetectable = Untransmittable. Why don’t more people know about it, or...reactions1comment
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Sleep Problems and HIV: A PrimerWhenever you live with a chronic health condition, including HIV, you’re tasked with getting good sleep. But this can be hard to achieve. Work and family demands may be disruptive...reactions5comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it...reactions2comments
Treatment Is Prevention, Part 1“Treating HIV is among the most effective ways to prevent transmission.” It is now accepted science that if a person living with HIV has an undetectable viral load, they will...reactions6comments
Open and Honest ConversationsA few weeks ago I got reminded once again about why I work in the field that I do and why I continue to drive HIV prevention within my community...reactions2comments
Language Is ImportantHow we use language can really have an impact on our conversations and our relationships. People-first language is the use of language which puts the person before the diagnosis. In...reactions1comment
The Impact of HIV on Heterosexual WomenI remember seeing occasional information about HIV while growing up. This information was always presented with men, mainly men that identified as gay. Looking back on it today, everything I encountered...reactions4comments
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness DayMarch is Women's History Month, a time that highlights and celebrates the various contributions women have made to American history, culture, and society. March is also an important month within...reactions3comments
Representation of Women (Black Women)It has been almost 7 years since I started out in advocacy. I have noticed so many things that seem out of place and should not be. I will start...reactionscomments
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness DayThe one thing that I have noticed working in the field of HIV prevention and education is that there are so many different programs for men who have sex with...reactions1comment
HIV & Nutrition: How to Decode Food IngredientsA food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes of different foods and provides a breakdown of...reactions2comments
Self-Help Tips to Manage AnxietyOccasional anxiety is normal. But people with anxiety disorders have severe and excessive worry. That worry can be about big things – like losing your home – or everyday situations...reactions1comment
Making Sense of Cholesterol Tests ResultsA cholesterol test (also known as a lipid panel) measures the amount of "good" and "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Results from this test can help your...reactions1comment
New HIV Variant Found in the NetherlandsA team of researchers has spotted a new HIV-1 strain (variant) called the VB (virulent subtype-B) variant. In February 2022, the researchers announced their findings in the journal Science. The...reactions1comment
Community RisingI have shared with you time and time again all the support I get from my mother and family, but I also want to share with you all the support...reactions1comment
My Most Important LessonI have been an advocate for over 5 years now. In that time, I have learned so much. I’ve learned about advances in the field of HIV treatment, other advocate...reactions2comments
