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PrEP outreach is needed given that it works really well at raising awareness about preventing HIV. However, only a very small portion of people use it. The need for outreach is...

"One of the biggest things I have had to learn as a woman with HIV is that I am still strong, still empowering, and people will still love me." –...

Do you ever think about how much time you have wasted? What I mean by that is the time that was wasted being worried. For me, I was worried about...

Prior to COVID‐19, many of my nights and weekends consisted of hanging with friends or family. But, of course, in the times when I did not go out, I still...

When I was a kid, whenever times felt difficult, I often turned to my childhood hero Superman. When I didn't feel like I fit in with other kids, him being...

Dating is never easy. There are so many factors you have to consider when trying to choose someone to share your energy with. Physical appearance is something that you’re first...

Editor's note: In part 1, Steven shared how he developed an extroverted personality after years of being quiet and timid. Steven reflected on the mental and physical toll of the...

In pursuit of my “magis” or higher purpose, I have been reading some interesting articles. One article, in particular, pulled my heart, and shed light on my own life. _______As...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking about where have I've been. You've probably noticed that it's been a while since I've made a new video...

“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...

Not by myself ever again. When I contracted HIV, I was so very lost. But two years later, I married a man who was HIV-negative and I had a beautiful...

I almost died prior to receiving my HIV diagnosis. While my case was a dramatic trip to receiving a diagnosis, receiving a positive diagnosis under any circumstances can be extremely...

If you are living with HIV, chances are your doctor may have talked to you about getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on where you live, you may have already been...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

There I lie in bed, unable to gather the energy to move. The ceiling fan above me was whirling round and round before the continuous spinning caused me to feel...

When 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...

The 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...

How 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...

Dating 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...

How 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...