Fast Facts About PrEPPrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a way to reduce the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). PrEP is currently...reactions1comment
Condoms versus PrEP?I feel like the battle of all battles is being fought in our communities. In one corner, you have the newcomer: a...reactions4comments
Battling Norovirus and Aging With HIVHere I am on the cusp of celebrating 40 years of being positive. There is nothing like an extra illness over the...reactions4comments
Family Is LoveFamily is love. It is a sense of great loyalty for the people in your life that you cherish. Family stands by...reactions5comments
A HIV Valentine's Day Love StoryValentine’s Day shouldn't feel like April Fool’s Day to people living with HIV, but stigma and concerns about disclosing one's status make...reactions1comment
How Can I Protect My Skin Better in the Winter?Believe it or not, summer is not the only season when skincare matters! One of the most important functions of the skin...reactions2comments
Positive Status and Building a Positive Support GroupI would not be where I am today without community support. Community support is so vital when it comes to someone living...reactionscomments
SisterLove's 20/20 Leading Women SocietyJournalism is invisible advocacy for me, I have been writing since high school. I have been blogging about living with HIV on...reactionscomments
A Death Diagnosis at 27: A Story of Love, Loss, and ResilienceIt was 1985 and a good year until... "You're positive; put your life in order. You'll be dead in 18 to 24...reactions3comments
Uplifting Black Voices: Various Experiences In Healthcare SettingsHIV stigma and discrimination infiltrate different parts of a person's life. Today, people living with HIV/AIDS continue to experience discrimination in various...reactions2comments
Injectable HIV Treatment: What Should I Know?Medication is important to help manage HIV. These drugs, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), typically mix 2 or more medicines from various drug...reactions9comments
Do You Really See Me?Two mildly safe assumptions people can make about me upon sight. I present as a woman and I am Black. Tricky things...reactions7comments
A Talk With My Doc: The Importance of TrustI'm thankful for my HIV doc, Dr. Greg as I call him in writing. In person? It's more like: "Hey! How ya...reactions4comments
The Mystery of Exceptional Elite Controllers (EEC) and Spontaneous Viral ControlDoctors have known for years that a small number of people with HIV maintain an undetectable viral load without taking HIV medicines...reactions1comment
Support After Loss and Illness: Is It Okay to Not Be Okay?When my partner died of AIDS, the world became a maelstrom of dark emotions and platitudes. At the end of his lingering...reactions6comments
My Tips on Surviving the Holidays and Living With HIVIt doesn't take a lot for me to get excited about the holidays. I always love the feeling in the air with...reactions2comments
Challenging the Language in HIV Advocacy: A Call for ConsistencyIn the world of HIV advocacy, language is powerful. As an advocate, I have often found myself in spaces where we are...reactions1comment
Coping with Grief During the Holiday SeasonI can remember when the holidays became emotionally difficult. My father died a sudden death in April 1986. His death devastated my...reactions10comments
Homelessness and HIVThis article is based on my views as an advocate and people I have talked to who are living with HIV. Over...reactions5comments
Minutes with Jah: Nationwide HIV Home Testing Kit RolloutThe CDC is rolling out a national plan to ensure that everyone has access to a free home HIV testing kit. This...reactions2comments
