My Therapy JourneyI almost died prior to receiving my HIV diagnosis. While my case was a dramatic trip to receiving a diagnosis, receiving a...reactions3comments
Cognitive Processing TherapyNegative thoughts. Anxiety. Fighting to love yourself. In my previous article, My Therapy Journey, I briefly touched on cognitive processing therapy. Cognitive...reactions4comments
When Do You Tell? Navigating HIV Disclosure & DatingTalking about sexual health is awkward. There are personal barriers that prevent friends and family from being that go-to person to talk...reactions11comments
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
GI Issues with HIV: IBS and GERDResults from the HIV In America Survey showed that community members have experienced gastrointestinal (GI) issues. More so, 7 percent of people...reactions2comments
Trauma, Love, Relationships, and HIVContent Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I...reactions3comments
Don't Give Up on Love!I know that the thought for some of us women who are living with HIV is finding love and being in a...reactions6comments
Bug Chasers: Do You Really Wanna Go There?Ask anyone who grew up through the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the resulting thousands of deaths, they’ll tell you...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Hardest Part of Living With HIVThere is not a single diagnosis out there that is easy to accept, and HIV is no different. Unfortunately, HIV can be...reactions4comments
What It Means to Get a Late-in-Life HIV DiagnosisLike everything else in life, things weren't supposed to turn out this way. In 1995 I was told to get my affairs...reactions3comments
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
Injectable HIV TreatmentsThere is not yet a cure for HIV. But with treatment, it can be well-controlled. People with HIV should start treatment with...reactions1comment
Dating Apps and Living with HIVWe all know that we live in a world where people who live with HIV hide behind their diagnosis. I am not...reactions32comments
My Mental Health JourneyReceiving a positive HIV diagnosis was among the reasons I sought treatment for my mental health. I have previously shared my diagnosis...reactions1comment
Aging & HIV: Cognitive ChangesMy quality of life has been poor for some time now. I’m making progress but very slowly, in my opinion. As I...reactions7comments
Why I Stopped Being an HIV Advocate, Then Started AgainIn 1988, I met an AIDS activist, and my life was forever changed. It was during my high school years when I...reactions2comments
Personalized Care: Redefining Treatment Success of HIVHIV is a manageable chronic condition. This means it never goes away, but there are treatments to manage symptoms and complications. HIV...reactions3comments
Treatment Fatigue and HIVA key part of managing HIV is following your healthcare team’s exact direction for your treatment. One of the main parts of...reactions7comments
Discussing Sex in the Doctor's OfficeSex is a taboo subject for most Americans. It can get personal and emotional very quickly. Talking about gender and sexuality is...reactions1comment
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
