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
Unexplained and Undiagnosed Condition...Well, I've been dealing with this for awhile (over 3 years) and I haven't gotten a clear diagnosis yet. I've had several...reactions2comments
Protecting Myself from Communicable Illnesses...Living with HIV has taught me just how necessary it is to protect myself from communicable illnesses. While my immune system is...reactionscomments
Minutes With Jah: You Are Deserving of Love...As human beings, community and connection are natural desires. Jah talks about his experience and how he reconciled with his self-worth after...reactions1comment
HIV & Nutrition: How to Decode Food Ingredients...A food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes...reactions2comments
HIV Complications & Comorbidities...HIV can affect the entire body, especially the immune system. Changes in immune system functioning can increase the risk of developing other...
HIV in "Hidden" Populations: The Unhoused and Incarcerated...In 2019, the United States government launched a campaign to end the HIV epidemic. The program focuses on proven methods to prevent...reactions1comment
HIV and Chronic Pain...Long-lasting, or chronic, pain is common in those living and aging with HIV. People can live longer with HIV if they take...reactions1comment
Help with Drug Dependency...Since HIV is transmitted through the blood, behaviors that expose an individual to someone else’s blood can also transmit the virus. An...
Dementia and Other Cognitive Disorders...People with HIV can have many co-occurring (comorbid) conditions. One serious comorbid condition is dementia. Dementia is a broad term for changes...
