Heroes Among UsWhen I was 8, my cub scout troop went on a tour of the local police station. After the tour, the officer providing the tour asked us if we had... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
PrEP Your Mail: A New Way to Receive HIV Prevention MedicationThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has developed a plan for America to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. The goal is to reduce new infection rates... By Shaina Mitchell, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Forgotten Prevention Tools: Foreplay and AbstinenceHow do we reframe the conversation around HIV prevention? Right now, a lot of the prevention methods prioritize sexual intercourse as the place where interventions like condoms and PrEP can... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Using My Facebook Dating Bio to Attract My Ideal CompanionDating has moved solely to online due to the pandemic. In my last blog, “Finding a Companion in 2021,” I wrote about my desire to connect with others is more... By Zora Voyce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being an Extrovert During a Pandemic, Part 1How many of you would consider yourself to be a “people person?” In my opinion, this pandemic is not going so well for individuals that love to socialize in community... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dear Diary [3.30.21]Dear Diary, One day soon, I hope to be an outspoken advocate for HIV survivors, but the fear of the stigma still fogs my mind. I know that everything I... By Ze2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Spring Mozzarella SaladSpring is here! That means it’s time for lighter fare. This makes for an easy and filling salad that will satisfy the need for light and tasty lunches. To take... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Bareback Is Back?Okay y’all - Is it me, or has there been an increase in the amount of straight, gay, and everything-in-between porn having more bareback scenes? Okay, let’s be honest: not... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
PrEP BuddyA little-known fact about me: I’ve been to MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, and if you are on your way to becoming a soldier, this is one... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Never Got Closure, From HimIt’s probably no secret now that my life has been filled with trauma, at times, way more than I bargained for. But I never thought something that made me feel... By Ze4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Mental Health IssuesMental health conditions, going once... Going twice...Oh, you already have them? Do not worry, so do I! Mental health conditions are more frequent than most people realize. Life by itself... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
We Are WomenWe are women with strength unimaginable. We overcome obstacles with a smile and never stay stuck. Many of us experience partner violence, abuse, homelessness; we sometimes must decide that sex... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Healthier ChiliIt’s still cold here in Kansas. Like much of the country, we have had a great deal of ups and downs temperatures. But, while we wait for spring to arrive... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Injectable HIV Treatment: What Should I Know?Medication is important to help manage HIV. These drugs, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), typically mix 2 or more medicines from various drug classes. Until recently, HIV medications came in 2... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Brotherly LoveIn the past, I have let you all know that my immediate family has known about my HIV status for many years now. Once I got my viral load under... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding a Companion in 2021It's 2021, and we are still in a pandemic. As the days go by, my craving to connect with others in group settings deepens. I never realize how necessary it... By Zora Voyce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Overwhelming ExpenseThere has always been a discussion around how much more expensive healthcare costs is in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals do not take notice of this matter until they... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ways to Accept and Support HIVMy mother and father never talked to me about my HIV status; my mother had my doctors tell me. They know I have HIV, but they act as if our... By Zora Voyce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Was HereRecently, I was in the clinic where I work while visiting with a patient, which these days feels like a real treat. I was stopped by a volunteer provider who... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Doctors Aren't One Size Fits AllA post on our H-I-V.net Facebook page read: "Has anyone ever had a bad experience with a doctor? How did you deal with it?" And I can remember several times... By Ze3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments