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 treatment is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART requires...reactions3comments
Possible HIV exposure?...These may be really stupid questions but I’m curious if I am at risk for HIV. I work in a correctional facility and Had two occasions where I came in...reactions2replies
Dear, Younger Self...Have you ever wished that your younger self knew what you know now? Have you ever wished you could go back and tell yourself to make a different choice? There...reactionscomments
Do you know others with HIV?...Do you know other people living with HIV in your community? While we are here for you virtually, I was curious about the connections our members have made in real...reactions8repliesDisclosingTips & Advice
How accurate is my test ?...Hello, After a condom slippage with a sex worker, i started pep 12 hours after the incident for 28 days. I finished it and did two lab tests (4th generation)...reactions2repliesDepression
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term Survivor...I recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before the nurse called out my name, and I...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: Listen To Your Body...In this Minutes with Jah, Jahlove, will be talking about how it's important to listen to your body and how he has had to change his eating habits because of...reactionscomments
HIV In America Survey Findings...The HIV In America survey is an annual survey on H-I-V.net that aims to raise awareness of the real experiences of people who are living with HIV. The survey covers...reactionscomments
FeaturedWomen living with HIV/AIDS...Why do you think it's "difficult" reaching women living with HIV?...reactions35repliesDisclosingNewly DiagnosedWomen
Possible symptoms ...I had protected vaginal sex with a female sex worker on 22 July. On day 38 I did a laboratory 4th gen antibody/antigen test that came back negative. Before then...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN**...I think these times are weird, and uncertain. I want to check-in with everyone in the community. How is everyone doing? What are some great things that have happened? Are...reactions7repliesAwarenessMental HealthFriends & Family
Shaming Others...The first thing I would like to say is that everyone has their point of view, but when those views shame other people, which is a problem for me. I...reactions2comments
insurance for hiv meds in USA, NYC....hello all :-) I have a question about the insurances and hiv medications in NYC. I am recently hired as a NYC city employee and my employer offers a number...reactions7repliesInsurance & DisabilityTreatmentHealthcare Team
My Newly Diagnosed Story – NOW WHAT?...What is HIV? The doctor comes in face drawn with concern and worry on his face. My heart dropped. I hold my breath without realizing it. The doctor opens his...reactions3comments
Almost 40 Years and Still Here...Interested in sharing your thoughts about living with HIV? Came out in my early 20's in San Luis Obispo, California. Very difficult. Mom passed, dropped out of Cal Poly, and...reactions13comments
Testing Hiv ...Hi, I recently did the Hiv test from biosure, of course I know that this is a third generation test and I have done it 3 months after the risky...reactions3replies
Seropositive Doctor ...Does anybody know how I should face the following dilemma? I am an HIV positive doctor and I remain undetectable. I want to work in the NHS. According to the...reactions4repliesDisclosingHealthcare TeamStigma
unprotected oral sex...Recently, I had unprotected oral sex with my boyfriend (I sucked on his penis). He claims he is clean, yet he has a sordid past ( i realized he sleept...reactions2repliesTransmissionDisclosingTesting
2022-2030 World Health Organization Strategies for Ending HIV...The World Health Organization (WHO) has set new strategic directions to tackle HIV, among other health issues. These strategies were created to bridge the gap from previous years. They will...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: HIV is Not a Crime...HIV criminalization laws have kept people living with HIV in the margins, even when the research continues to prove that these laws have adverse health effects on people living with...reactions1comment