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
The Health Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ+ PoliciesLGBTQ+ people often face stigma and discrimination when it comes to accessing health services. This contributes to health inequity. For example, anti-LGBTQ+...reactions1comment
Planning a Vacation While Living with HIVI'm starting to get plans together for our upcoming Alaskan cruise. While I'm making sure I have the recommended attire and the...reactions3comments
Proud: Beyond HIV Status - Living FullyI am HIV-positive. I am a gay man. I am a son. I am a brother. I am a lover. I am...reactions5comments
HIV Home Testing OptionsAbout 1 in every 7 people with HIV do not know they have it. If someone has HIV, it is very important...reactions1comment
Chronic Pain and Nerve Block InjectionsI have been dealing with chronic pain of one type or another since 2009. This is about the time they believe I...reactions9comments
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
Ready to Start ForgivingMy mother had a stroke on the morning of my 13th birthday. My father found her on the bathroom floor where she...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 National...reactions2comments
Why We Still Need PrideWith another Pride month upon us, it's been 42 years since the first patients were diagnosed with an illness that we now...reactions2comments
Racial Disparities and HIVAfter reaching its height in the mid-1980s, the overall number of new HIV transmissions has dropped in the United States. Today, people...reactions1comment
The Importance of Addressing Your Mental HealthAs we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and since people with HIV have higher rates of depression, I thought it would...reactions4comments
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?Traumatic experiences can be life-changing, and it is well known such experiences can have long-term health effects. In addition to mental health...reactions2comments
Steps I Took to Handle Mental Health StrainBefore I found out about my HIV status, I believe that my mental health was solid. I would not say that it...reactions2comments
How and Where to Access Antiretrovirals in the United StatesAntiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of drugs used to treat HIV. The goal of ART is to lower the viral load...reactions1comment
Mental Health Awareness: Focusing On MeMental health awareness month is in May and my overall health and well-being would not be where it is right now if...reactions7comments
How to Identify Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions2comments
Speak Up Black Women, No Matter What!I am more than a Black woman; I am more than a person you use to prop next to you like a...reactions3comments
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
How Anger Took Over My Life and How I Took My Life BackI don’t remember the first time I allowed my anger to take over. But there have been too many instances not to...reactions1comment
