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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...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking to my HIV advocates. My dear advocates, we need to take care of our mental health during this pandemic...

I think that a lot of efforts to get PrEP to people who need it stop short of actually diving into communities and adapting to the needs of the people...

Diagnosis after diagnosis. I honestly did not have much time to process my feelings or thoughts when I was diagnosed with HIV. My body and my mind were drastically overwhelmed...

Months ago, I talked about how it was time to practice what I preach and actually take time and action for self-care. I am happy to say that I have...

There have been 8,760 days of my life that I had to learn how to cope, deal with, get over and adjust to my HIV status. How many of you...

A little while back, I wrote about my going to therapy for the first time in my life. I engaged in short-term therapy that is made available by the clinic I...