Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Can HIV be transmitted through small cut on finger?...Hi, Recently, I went to massage and gave a fingering to a massage girl. After I went home I noticed that I have a very small cut on my finger...reactions2repliesTransmissionTesting
do i have hiv or other std?...when i kissed (deep kiss) a girl this last feb 25. 22 i got flu 3 days after and oral thrush on the 4th day. swelling of throat dont feel...reactions3repliesTestingTransmission
CD4/CD8...Since I had so many symptoms after sexual intercourse (generalized lymph swelling, bleeding gums, joint pain, weakness) I had an anti-HIV test and it was negative. But my doctor wanted...reactions1replyTestingTransmission
Sleep Problems and HIV: A Primer...Whenever you live with a chronic health condition, including HIV, you’re tasked with getting good sleep. But this can be hard to achieve. Work and family demands may be disruptive...reactions5comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it...reactions2comments
Treatment Is Prevention, Part 1...“Treating HIV is among the most effective ways to prevent transmission.” It is now accepted science that if a person living with HIV has an undetectable viral load, they will...reactions6comments
Open and Honest Conversations...A few weeks ago I got reminded once again about why I work in the field that I do and why I continue to drive HIV prevention within my community...reactions2comments
My story...Hey everyone I'm Jonathan, back on February 2nd I was scheduled to get lab work done at my doctor's office. They did the CBC (complete blood count) and CMP (comprehensive...reactions5comments
Language Is Important...How we use language can really have an impact on our conversations and our relationships. People-first language is the use of language which puts the person before the diagnosis. In...reactions1comment
The Impact of HIV on Heterosexual Women...I remember seeing occasional information about HIV while growing up. This information was always presented with men, mainly men that identified as gay. Looking back on it today, everything I encountered...reactions4comments
Measuring Viral Load...On average, how often do you have a blood test to measure viral load? This is one of the questions on the HIV in America Survey - https://bit.ly/3J3i074. What questions...reactions1replyTreatment
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...March is Women's History Month, a time that highlights and celebrates the various contributions women have made to American history, culture, and society. March is also an important month within...reactions3comments
Representation of Women (Black Women)...It has been almost 7 years since I started out in advocacy. I have noticed so many things that seem out of place and should not be. I will start...reactionscomments
If I could get ask an OBGYN anything it would be __________....Comment with questions on menopause, pregnancy, surrogacy, breast/chestfeeding, ovarian cancer, birth control, menstruation, etc....reactions1replyHealthcare TeamWomenTreatment
Question from JammyJames...Has anyone been on, has used or, is currently using Egrifta? Egrifta is for oversized bellies! Interested in sharing your thoughts about living with HIV?...reactions3comments
I need advice...Greetings everyone! I am John. I had sex with a sex worker and condom broke while I was inside her and I didn't take any PrEP. A few days later...reactions4comments
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...The one thing that I have noticed working in the field of HIV prevention and education is that there are so many different programs for men who have sex with...reactions1comment
FeaturedStarting my medication today ...Today is my first day of starting my ART. I am curious about a few things. 1) My pharmacist said I couldn't skip the medication and must follow the medication...reactions2repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
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 of different foods and provides a breakdown of...reactions2comments
