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In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic health conditions like HIV. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on...

In our 2019 HIV In America Survey, 76 percent of respondents reported that they were managing other chronic health conditions in addition to HIV/AIDS. Here are the top 5 health...

It can be so uncomfortable at times. I know that I am holding something in me that wants to kill me, to kill my spouse.  I also know that my...

Results from the 2019 HIV In America Survey showed that community members have experienced gastrointestinal (GI) issues. More so, 7 percent of people reported that they are managing IBS (irritable...

I really don’t remember anything in health class in high school except those nasty pictures of STIs. Woof, I think some of the takeaways were: one, "Be very afraid of...

This article pertains to advocates and individuals who are open with their HIV status. Although we are living in our truth - as people call it - about who we...

When you think about quality HIV care and treatment, there are several professionals that play a major role in the quality and efficacy of your overall health and HIV specialty...

I recently read an article on National Public Radio’s website that makes a great point: women should be taking Truvada for PrEP too if they are at risk for exposure...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

Okay, it seems like you’ve met the right person. They are lovely, kind, generous, gorgeous, and funny. You can't help but to tell your friends about them. There is something...

Being diagnosed with HIV can come as quite a surprise. Unfortunately, another surprise can come when trying to manage your medical care after the diagnosis. The treatment costs surrounding those...

Doing anything takes practice and patience with yourself as you begin new medications. Experiences with PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), or ART (antiretroviral treatment) require taking the drugs on...

I was undiagnosed for many years. Doctors think I possibly had HIV for 7 years by the time I found out due to a hospital trip. At the point that...

For people who are newly diagnosed to people who are decades into their journey, coping with an HIV diagnosis is a process that looks different for everyone. So, we asked...

Life for me has been about intensely pursuing routine lately. Occupying my mind with things to do. Being intentional about my time and my thoughts. Staying busy has become a...

I go to sleep thinking about what I can do to change things in this world. I wake up thinking of how I can help others. I have these thoughts...

Over the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are separate conditions. In all reality, AIDS is the...

Staying in care while living with HIV is most important. That means never missing a doctor’s appointment, getting labs done as requested from your provider, and never missing a dose...

Long-term survivors (LTS) face unique challenges as they age with HIV. So we asked community health leaders for H-I-V.net: In your opinion, what are some issues that are impacting long-term...

Ask your HIV specialists the following key questions in order to engage in meaningful discussions related to your HIV well care! When you think about quality HIV care and treatment...