Who I Had to Forgive When I Learned I Was HIV PositiveWhat is the most challenging act of forgiveness you have ever had to do? I began to understand what it meant to...reactions3comments
Can You Get HIV From Cosmetic Procedures?HIV transmission only occurs between people in certain ways. The virus is spread through specific bodily fluids. It cannot be transmitted through...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocate: Coping with an HIV DiagnosisFor people who are newly diagnosed to people who are decades into their journey, learning to manage the feelings that come with...reactions2comments
Attention Decision-Makers: What PLWHIV Want for Young LGBTQIA+ People Today"Prevention and education are important, but representation and resources are even more important." – Ze (H-I-V.net Community Advocate) According to the CDC...reactions2comments
Talking Treatment: 5 Key Questions for Your HIV SpecialistAsk your HIV specialists the following key questions in order to engage in meaningful discussions related to your HIV well care! When...reactions3comments
Is Caffeine Good or Bad for People With HIV?For many people, the day begins with that first cup of coffee or tea. It offers a warm energy boost. But living...reactionscomments
Preparation is Key: Long-Term Travel as a HIV Positive IndividualFor many, studying abroad is nothing short of a dream come true. However, for those of us living with HIV, this dream...reactions3comments
How I Found the Right HIV Regimen for MeThere I lay in bed, unable to gather the energy to move. The ceiling fan above me was whirling round and round...reactions10comments
A Message for the Newly Diagnosed From a Long-term SurvivorIf you have tested positive for HIV, it means that the HIV virus is present in your blood. You have been exposed...reactions2comments
The Importance of Routine in Maintaining U=UIf you are newly diagnosed with HIV, one thing that I am sure you have heard about is medication adherence. Medication adherence...reactions2comments
Understanding Your Lab Results: CD4 Count and Viral LoadIf you are living with HIV, you likely hear your doctor talk about two specific numbers at every visit. These numbers are...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness DayThe recognition for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day started on February 7th, 1999. We acknowledge this day to bring awareness and education...reactions2comments
Navigating Open HIV Relationships and a Partner's FearsThis article pertains to advocates and individuals who are open with their HIV status. Although we are living in our truth -...reactions11comments
PrEP Without PillsThere’s a type of PrEP medicine available that doesn't require a pill you must take every day! Cabotegravir (brand name Apretude, also...reactions2comments
Community Views: Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With HIVReceiving a new HIV diagnosis is often a life-altering moment that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and deeply alone. However, as...reactions3comments
Aging With HIVWith biomedical advances and continued new antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV can stay healthy into old age. I never thought...reactions4comments
Minutes with Jah: Awareness of HIV CriminalizationHIV is Not a Crime Day Awareness Day is recognized every year on February 28th. First observed by the Sero Project alongside...reactions2comments
Dissecting the HIV Rate in the Black CommunityThere are 12 months in the year, but we have 16 HIV awareness days throughout the year. That is a lot of...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: HIV is Not a CrimeHIV criminalization laws have kept people living with HIV in the margins, even when the research continues to prove that these laws...reactions1comment
My Advocacy Journey and the Criminalization of HIVLiving with HIV brings many concerns. Daily headlines detail issues we must advocate for or mobilize around. HIV culture and history hold...reactions2comments
