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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...

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...

A 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...

It’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...

Mental 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...

We 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...

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...

In 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...

It'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...

There 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...

My 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...

Recently, 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...

A 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...

As I reflect on my life, I realize that I have been through a lot and have pulled through everything that I have dealt with. Not all of it was...

I am an excitable person. I think it is definitely apart of my Libra nature. I love new experiences, people, places, and my love language is probably aligned with receiving...

PrEP is extremely effective at preventing the spread of HIV. However, only 10 percent of the 1.2 million Americans who could use PrEP receive it currently. How can we change this...

In this video, I will be talking about how to maintain self-care care during this pandemic. Yes, we are going through challenging times, but we all must maintain our self-care...

Editor's note: In part 1, Steven had to see a new doctor after finding out that his previous doctor wasn't available. During their first conversation, Steven had a disappointing experience...