I'm HIV Positive and I Don't Need Your PityWhile speaking to a good friend of mine about my life’s struggles and challenges, I made a statement that inspired me to...reactions6comments
Magnetic Couples in HIV-Positive RelationshipsWhen you think of magnets, many different things might come to mind. The main idea is always the same: two things being...reactions6comments
More Than Just Holidays: Finding Gratitude as an HIV-Positive Gay ManThis time of year, I am always so thankful for what I have in life. There are so many times in my...reactions5comments
When It Rains, It PoursHave you heard of this saying before this article? I grew up hearing this saying. You may have some experience in dealing...reactions1comment
Social Security Disability: Overwhelming SituationI have been on social security disability since I received my HIV/AIDs diagnosis. When I was working, my employers felt as though...reactions4comments
Disability: Acceptance, Fight, and FearIn late 2017, I was hospitalized with pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). This is when we found out that I was HIV-positive. I originally...reactions1comment
HIV and Depression Can Help You Qualify for Social Security DisabilityStress is not good for our health, and I have been living in a state of stress. My re-evaluation for my disability...reactions3comments
The Masks We WearIn recent years, we've all become more familiar with masks, as people have found innovative ways to help slow the spread of...reactions8comments
What's Happening In the Forums?Here at H-I-V.net.net, the forums create a non-judgmental space to ask questions, share knowledge, fight hiv stigma and support each other no...reactions1comment
My Journey with KetoMonths ago, I began my journey with the keto diet. My weight was causing me so much physical, mental, and emotional stress...reactions1comment
How I See MyselfIn this video, Dee talks about the impact of stigma as a whole and the self-stigma of being HIV positive and how...reactions18comments
History of HIV Vaccines: Where Are We Now?HIV is a virus that has been affecting people worldwide for decades. It gradually causes the immune system to fail. The immune...reactions2comments
The Power of Sex Positive Education: Shifting Attitudes and Dispelling StigmaI really don’t remember anything in health class in high school except those nasty pictures of STIs. Woof, I think some of...reactions4comments
My PrEP Story: Part IIIf you’ve been following my PrEP journey, you might want to know a little more about me. My name is JT and...reactions1comment
HIV 101: Teaching HIV AwarenessAs a volunteer, I have the privilege to guest lecture at various high schools, colleges, and universities, teaching HIV 101 and accentuating...reactionscomments
To Wear A Condom'Condomless' sex is kind of a hard topic to talk about. But the reality of a lot of people's sex lives is...reactions2comments
HIV and Sex PositivitySex positivity is when a person feels comfortable with their desire for sex and how they wish to experience sex. Sex positivity...reactionscomments
Minutes with Jah: The Importance of a Support SystemFinding a support system throughout an HIV journey is important. Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor, the H-I-V.net community...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: Are You Happy on Your HIV Journey?Living with HIV, I learned healing is a journey and not a destination. In the beginning years of my HIV diagnosis, I...reactions5comments
Minutes with Jah: What I Have Learned Living Years with HIVAt H-I-V.net, our health leaders share a lot of experiences around living with HIV, healthcare access, advocacy, finding support, spreading awareness, and...reactions3comments
