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A 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...

How 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...

I 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...

March 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...

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...

The 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...

A 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...

Occasional 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...

A 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...

A 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...

I 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...

I 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...

Getting good sleep is critical for people living with HIV. A full night of sleep allows for periods of deep nonREM sleep (clinically known as stage 3 sleep) to happen...

A few months ago, I decided to go back and re-read a few of the articles that I had written in the past for you all. There was 1 article...

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently came out with a powerful guideline updates to prevent new cases of HIV. The December 2021 document centers PrEP...

I have been honest and transparent about my HIV status to my family, my friends, and my community for years now. This year, I did not realize how much I...

Food packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like “zero calories” or “less fat than the leading brand.” But...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

If you are living with HIV and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have a lot of questions. The most important thing to know is that many...

In this video, I will be talking to some HIV healthcare providers: If you are not going to aid your clients to the best of your ability, get out of...