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Sometimes I think to myself, "How am I able to feel positive about my HIV status?" Then I had to remind myself that it’s because I always knew the HIV...

I have long believed that everything in my life happens for a reason. I may not know that reason at that moment; often, the "a-ha" moment comes later in hindsight...

Sexual liberation automatically brings to mind the 1960s and 1970s counter-culture of "free love, sex, and drugs." It’s a freedom that gets romanticized over and over in movies and TV...

Negative thoughts. Anxiety. Fighting to love yourself. In my previous article, My Therapy Journey, I briefly touched on cognitive processing therapy. Cognitive processing therapy, or CPT, is a kind of...

Editor's note: Trigger warning - This article shares a personal experience of childhood sexual abuse. If you are an adult survivor, you are not alone. Visit the National Sexual Assault...

There are some who may not see me as an HIV long-term survivor when, in fact, that is what I am at a glorious 51 years of age. Long-term survivors...

To say that I had life more figured out than I did 2 months ago would be a lie. And it seems like I honestly have it less figured out...

It always seems easy at first. It’s as if men love me for the first 2 years with no restraints. Or maybe I turn a blind eye to the things...

Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of reasons including injury, surgery, or chronic conditions like...

Challenges with mental health can drastically affect all of us in some way. When I talk about mental health, I’m specifically talking about depression and anxiety that so many people...

As a public health worker and advocate, I have dealt with a lot of myths surrounding HIV. Unfortunately, some of these are more common than most and are the hardest...

The casino hotel room was every bit fabulous, a true oasis for a king and queen. But this weekend, that big beautiful bed would be accompanied by one person. Someone...

I remember the day I first discovered the sensation that came from my clit; it was love at first feel. Once I started, I never stopped. It brought me comfort...

How many of you had feelings about COVID-19 that frightened you? I know at the beginning of this frightening pandemic, I saw myself slowly shutting down day after day. When...

I decided to write a poem about my experience with some HIV stigma and the things that people have said. I truly believe that if we continue to work against...

I love working out. I get up most days at 4:15 AM, meditate, eat a pre-workout meal, have a bit of caffeine, and head to the gym. I start my...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Being both HIV-positive and working within the field of public health, it is my duty to raise awareness and recognize the importance of promoting days like National HIV Testing Day...

I have had my fair share of struggles and childhood trauma. But throughout my childhood, I was blessed with 3 siblings (and a buttload of half-siblings). I don’t think I...