Let’s Change the Way We Speak About HIV...Words matter. When we talk about certain things, people view another person differently by the choice of words someone else uses. Stigmatizing...reactions4comments
Vacationing with Chronic Health Conditions...One vacation, two vacations, three vacations, four! While most people find vacations relaxing, they can be stressful for individuals living with chronic...reactions1comment
Relationships, Recovery, and Advocacy...I was involved in an abusive homosexual relationship starting in October 2015 until April 2017. In April 2017, I almost died from...reactions1comment
The Health Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies...LGBTQ+ people often face stigma and discrimination when it comes to accessing health services. This contributes to health inequity. For example, anti-LGBTQ+...reactions1comment
Let's 'Clean' House...It is amazing to have access to thousands of profiles with a glimpse of an individuals’ face and a little blurb about...reactions3comments
Kamaria Laffrey...Kamaria was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Living with Black Girl Magic, HIV, and chronic optimism, Kamaria Laffrey is a woman...
Shaina Mitchell, MPH...Shaina was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Shaina, originally from Connecticut, moved to Philadelphia, PA to attend Temple University in 2007...
Should I Get Tested?...If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, you must have many questions and it can be overwhelming. Be sure...reactions2comments
The Journey of a 75 year old grandfather with HIV/AIDS to U=U...My name is Dennis. In November 1992, I had a loving wife, two beautiful children, and a cat. I was selling time...reactions2comments
Long-Term Side Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy...Information about the short-term side effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is becoming more available. However, information on the long-term side effects of...
Peace Takes Effort...Have you ever held a grudge against someone? My grudge partner is my older brother. We’ve become seasoned veterans of the blame...reactionscomments
"HIV Doesn't Define Us" : Ms. Kate Elling...I've been HIV+ for over half of my life , positive for 33 yrs clinically diagnosed and tracked it back to 35...reactions4comments
Celebrating Pride With Loved Ones...This year I will forever remember my Los Angeles Pride experience. I was fortunate to accompany 4 of the most important people...reactions1comment
Stay Proud After Pride...Have you all noticed the lack of rainbows lately? I always realize when pride season is over because I see less and...reactions1comment
Ask the Health Leaders: Issues that Impact Long-term Survivors...Long-term survivors (LTS) face unique challenges as they age with HIV. So we asked community health leaders for H-I-V.net: In your opinion...reactions8comments
What is AIDS Survivor Syndrome?...People living with HIV/AIDS for many years often have specific needs. They may face different challenges than long-term survivors of other health...reactions6comments
Transgender Awareness...I want to highlight the importance of raising awareness of the experiences and voices of both the transgender and gender non-conforming communities...reactions5comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactions2comments
Health Awareness for Gay Men...Although National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day happens once a year on September 27th, that should not stop any gay man from...reactions1comment
Ever Since I Got HIV I Haven't Been With Anyone...Ever since I got HIV I haven't been with a man since ten yrs ago. I am loving. I want someone to...reactions5comments