Ritual and PrEPDoing anything takes practice and patience with yourself as you begin new medications. Experiences with PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), or...reactions1comment
A Negative MarriageI was undiagnosed for many years. Doctors think I possibly had HIV for 7 years by the time I found out due...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocate: Coping with an HIV DiagnosisFor people who are newly diagnosed to people who are decades into their journey, coping with an HIV diagnosis is a process...reactions2comments
Resetting and Letting GoLife for me has been about intensely pursuing routine lately. Occupying my mind with things to do. Being intentional about my time...reactions3comments
What Are We Here For?I go to sleep thinking about what I can do to change things in this world. I wake up thinking of how...reactions5comments
Coming Back from the BrinkOver the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are...reactions3comments
Your CareStaying in care while living with HIV is most important. That means never missing a doctor’s appointment, getting labs done as requested...reactions2comments
Ask the Health Leaders: Issues that Impact Long-term SurvivorsLong-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...reactions8comments
Ask Your HIV Specialists the Following QuestionsAsk your HIV specialists the following key questions in order to engage in meaningful discussions related to your HIV well care! When...reactions3comments
PrEP Simple But Not EasyTaking PrEP every day isn’t complicated. If you are taking it i pill form, it’s just one pill a day and you...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocate: Dealing with Judgmental PeopleHIV stigma manifests in different ways. One form of stigma that hits close to home, however, is the judgment from family members...reactions2comments
When I Found Out I Was Living With HIVGetting a positive diagnosis can be scary and dealing with it can be even harder to believe. But, knowing that people living...reactions2comments
My Treatment Experience with Infectious Disease DoctorsAs with every medical condition, not everybody’s HIV treatment experience is similar. Over the last serval years, I have had many different...reactions4comments
Intimacy and HIV: Navigating Sexual Relationships and Overcoming FearBefore I found out that I was living with HIV, having sex was a beautiful thing. But after my diagnosis, being intimate...reactions6comments
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
Community Is KeyI have a newfound appreciation for the communities I am apart of. In times of separation, we cling tighter to the communities...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
PrEP Journey: Listening to My BodyI am one of many Americans that are pre-hypertensive, meaning my blood pressure is usually slightly elevated than normal. However, it’s not...reactions2comments
My Dating Experience with HIVI was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made...reactions3comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
