Treatment for HIV...There are many options to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), though there is not yet a cure for it. Treatment includes a...
Dating Apps and Living with HIV...We 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 Journey...Receiving 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 Changes...My 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 Again...In 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 HIV...HIV 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 HIV...A 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 Office...Sex 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 Strain...Before I found out about my HIV status, I believe that my mental health was solid. I would not say that it...reactions2comments
How Shingles Reminded Me HIV Health Is My Top Priority...Years ago, after a long Mardi Gras weekend, my partner woke up with a rash on his side. Within a few hours...reactions8comments
The Connection Between Migraine and HIV...I was diagnosed with chronic migraine in 2009. Since then, I have tried a variety of treatment options. These treatments range from...reactionscomments
An HIV Test Saved My Life, but Not How You Think...I took my first and only HIV test 3 decades ago. It saved my life, but not in the way you might...reactions2comments
Getting Tested Regularly...In all honesty, I can acknowledge that something like HIV can really make you nervous. Not only nervous about getting tested but...reactions1comment
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) & HIV...Shingles is a painful rash that commonly occurs in older people. It is also known as herpes zoster. The varicella-zoster virus (VZV)...
My Experience with Chickenpox, Shingles, and HIV...Several years ago, I ended up with shingles. This was a health condition that I was not expecting to experience so early...reactions4comments
Being a Counselor...I have pursued a career in public health for over 6 years now and in my current position, I am not fully...reactions2comments
