HIV Testing and Well-Woman Exams: What You Need To KnowWhen we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at...reactions4comments
Cutting Out Toxic PeopleI have been very fortunate to have a great deal of love and support after sharing my diagnoses. My family has been...reactions3comments
Community Hierarchy: Social Bias in the LGBTQ+ CommunityStigma, in my opinion, is a complex and formidable obstacle hindering the eradication of new HIV transmissions. Its pervasive nature, deeply ingrained...reactions2comments
The Greatest Adventure: My Advocacy Journey with HIVHello again, H-I-V.net family. It has been a while since I last connected with you. When I first shared my new adventure...reactions1comment
More Than a T-Shirt: My Life as an HIV AdvocateI speak, sleep, and wake up with advocacy on my mind. Is that a terrible thing? Some think it is, but I...reactions3comments
Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?Results from our Annual HIV In America showed at least 22 percent of survey takers living with HIV experienced insomnia. Because sleep...reactions5comments
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness DayObserved on September 18th on an annual basis, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day focuses on the challenges and issues facing the...reactionscomments
How (and Why) I Took Control of My Treatment PlanI could not choose the time and place I became HIV positive. But I did decide when and why I would begin...reactions2comments
From Kaposi Sarcoma to High Blood PressureIt started with a bruise on my thigh. I thought I had bumped into something, except it didn’t go away. I could...reactions2comments
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term SurvivorI recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before...reactions1comment
After a Diagnosis and Treatment, What Now?I wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with HIV for my 30th birthday. And I certainly wasn’t planning to be under treatment for...reactions4comments
How I Handled the Failures on My Path to HIV Treatment SuccessAs treatment options for HIV have changed, so have my personal views evolved. When I was first diagnosed, I resisted taking AZT...reactions1comment
The Prevalence of IgnoranceWhen someone has been living with HIV for over 2 decades as I have, you begin to do your research, read and...reactions1comment
Humanity and IgnoranceMerriam-Webster defines Humanity as: It also defines a Human as: So, how did we lose our humanity? My wife and I, as...reactions1comment
The Conversation – “Unapologetically Heterosexual”This is a conversation between a husband and wife. Robert: We are the Wards. We were married in July of 1991 and...reactions5comments
My Newly Diagnosed Story – NOW WHAT?What is HIV? The doctor comes in face drawn with concern and worry on his face. My heart dropped. I hold my...reactions3comments
Why I Shouldn't Be Afraid to Call My Doctor BackThe first time I heard the term AFRAIDS was several years before I tested positive for HIV. A friend said it was...reactions3comments
A Little ConversationContent Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our Mental Health Resources page. The...reactions1comment
Weight Gain and HIV TreatmentTaking medicine to treat HIV can mean better health. It also helps keep the illness in check. As doctors and scientists continue...reactions6comments
When HIV Makes You Tired All the Time: Sleepiness Versus FatiguePerhaps 1 of the most pervasive symptoms of HIV centers on daytime energy levels. Sometimes it’s difficult to cobble together enough emotional...reactions2comments
