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 was perfect but solid. My diagnosis story is...reactions2comments
The Intersection of Updates in HIV and Social Determinants of Health...We will discuss the recent updates on HIV advancements in treatments and better ways to prevent and manage the virus. We will also review information about how different populations are...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical TrialsHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Am I too young to be diagnosed with HIV?...I am a 29 year-old gay male. I have recently been diagnosed with HIV positive (did ag/ab and PCR test both came positive). I just think that it's too soon...reactions9replies
How and Where to Access Antiretrovirals in the United States...Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of drugs used to treat HIV. The goal of ART is to lower the viral load or amount of HIV, in someone with the...reactions1comment
Mental Health Awareness: Focusing On Me...Mental health awareness month is in May and my overall health and well-being would not be where it is right now if I did not focus on my own mental...reactions7comments
Questions when taking PrEP...How much water should I be in taking while on prep I know it can affect the kidneys and liver....reactions4replies
How to Identify Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...reactions2comments
Hiv transmission...I had contact with dry blood on the dry surface that was dry for about 29days and later i come into contact with that dry with bleeding wound. Can I...reactions2comments
Is this a valid exposure? Super nervous...Hi I met up with a domestic worker next to my house. We had a session with no penetrative sex. There was however full on nudity I kissed her neck...reactions5repliesTransmissionTestingTips & Advice
Speak Up Black Women, No Matter What!...I am more than a Black woman; I am more than a person you use to prop next to you like a vase on a table filled with water that...reactions3comments
Searching for Affordable, Effective, and Certified Disebsin Terfamex Phentermine...Hello everyone, I am in search of affordable, effective, and certified weight loss pills, specifically Disebsin Terfamex Phentermine. While I know that this medication is available in the US, the...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Minutes with Jah: The Importance of a Support System...Finding a support system throughout an HIV journey is important. Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor, the H-I-V.net community is here for you! Jah says: "Building my...reactions1comment
I'm newly diagnosed. Where do I go from here? ...Obviously there would be no 1 size fits all here. I have been newly diagnosed, I was lied to by 1 partner 1 time and clearly was ignorant about how...reactions34replies
Will 2 days of PreP protect me?...I had an exposure today with a person with unknown status but high risk sex worker. However it's only been 2 days since I've started my PreP. Monday = 1...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceTransmission
Hiv symptoms ...Hello. I had insertive vaginal sex 21 days ago. After 1 week had 2 days of burning sensation of legs. 2 weeks after the contact started pains in legs, upper...reactions5replies
HIV Risk, worried...Good day Sirs/Ma'am, Lately I've been going to massage parlors to receive happy endings, I did not have any oral nor penetrative vaginal sex on with the workers, just massage...reactions3repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms
I’m very scared 😳..."Hi everyone this is my story I had two encounters with a sex worker unprotected in October and 26th of December 2021 then I started getting symptoms like fatigue which...reactions1comment
How Anger Took Over My Life and How I Took My Life Back...I don’t remember the first time I allowed my anger to take over. But there have been too many instances not to do something about it over the years. Allowing...reactions1comment
Molecular HIV Surveillance...Public health officials are using genetic data collected from people living with HIV in a way that has advocates concerned. Molecular HIV surveillance is a new use of health data...reactions1comment
Will HIV Symptoms go away after taking ART?...Will HIV Symptoms go away after taking ART? I am feeling so miserable and scared....reactions3repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
