HIV and Seeking Treatment for My Mental Health...Over the years since my diagnosis, I have learned to closely guard my mental health. Learning to discuss my mental health with healthcare providers has been very important. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I'd like to see more articles about _____....H-I-V.net features articles and videos from our team of contributors who are living with HIV. We also have articles from health care providers and our medical writer team. What are...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Adherence for Yourself...I have been living with HIV for over 9 years and even though I have said this many times, I want to stress again the importance of starting medication if...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Had a handjob...Hello everyone, am freaking out here so I need help. I had a blow job from a lady but during the process she wet her palm with saliva and gave...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
My husband just tested positive. Should I be scared?...Hello everyone, My husband has just found out he is HIV positive. he has had something that appears like thrush/candida since February. His doctor has tried three different medicines for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Preparation is Key: Long-Term Travel as a HIV Positive Individual...For many, studying abroad is nothing short of a dream come true. However, for those of us living with HIV, this dream can be accompanied by a cocktail of concerns...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Disclosure Back-To-School Special...I respect the heaviness inherent in this topic. The consequences of disclosure can vary wildly from one person to another. A lot depends on where you live and attitudes in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do soap and water can kill HIV virus...Hi everyone, I have question about HIV virus transmission. I bought a pair of brand new earrings online. Instead of using alcohol to sanitized it before first time use as...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTransmission
Hiv scare...Hello. I recently met with a guy and we did some kissing and he blew me a little. I didnt have any sores or wounds in my mouth nor on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDating & Intimacy
How long before you get sick?...Hi all. I'm a 33 year old gay male. At the age of 17 I had an unprotected sexual encounter with a guy. About 3 months later I got a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTesting
What I Do When I Can't Anymore...Ironically, I did not consider pursuing a career until I became HIV-positive. I had been very happy working front-line service-level jobs in the food and beverage industry. But something changed...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dating Positive or Negative...Throughout my life, I have met many different people who are living with HIV. What I have heard from them is that they also would like to date someone who...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What time of day should I take ARTs?...I am just curious and it is not really clear to me if what is really the time frame of taking ARTs. For example, I should take my meds every...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Let's Talk About Aging With HIV...I have been living with HIV for 25 years and I never thought I would live this long with HIV. We all will deal with comorbidities along with HIV We...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Worried STD ...Hi, Sorry for my bad english. I have sex with few girls. I used condom for penetration. I remember only two girls that give me bj without condom. I dont...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Any one...Hi. I have unprotected sex before 3 weeks and i have: -very runny nose(1 week) -throat pain for 2 days. I didn't have sex since that but 3 of my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
HIV and GI Issues: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)...A good balance of gut bacteria is important for overall health. Having too much bacteria in the wrong place can lead to health problems. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Re-infection danger?...I was infected in May 2023 and I am now on Juluca (1 pill daily). No symptoms so far, everything is fine. What happens if I get infected again, with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentDiagnosis
How I Handled the Failures on My Path to Treatment Success...As treatment options for HIV have changed, so have my personal views evolved. When I was first diagnosed, I resisted taking AZT, and now 30 years later, I am discussing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
