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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
HIV and Night Sweats: What They Are and What to Do About ThemGetting 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hit the Reset ButtonA 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments