Forgotten Prevention Tools: Foreplay and Abstinence...How do we reframe the conversation around HIV prevention? Right now, a lot of the prevention methods prioritize sexual intercourse as the...reactions1comment
Using My Facebook Dating Bio to Attract My Ideal Companion...Dating has moved solely to online due to the pandemic. In my last blog, “Finding a Companion in 2021,” I wrote about...reactions2comments
Being an Extrovert During a Pandemic, Part 1...How many of you would consider yourself to be a “people person?” In my opinion, this pandemic is not going so well...reactions2comments
Dear Diary [3.30.21]...Dear Diary, One day soon, I hope to be an outspoken advocate for HIV survivors, but the fear of the stigma still...reactions3comments
Who Is Octavia......Who is Octavia Y. Lewis, MPA, and what makes her who she is? Octavia often struggles with this question because at times...reactions5comments
PrEP Buddy...A little-known fact about me: I’ve been to MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, and if you are on your...reactions2comments
Brotherly Love...In the past, I have let you all know that my immediate family has known about my HIV status for many years...reactions1comment
Finding a Companion in 2021...It's 2021, and we are still in a pandemic. As the days go by, my craving to connect with others in group...reactions3comments
The Overwhelming Expense...There has always been a discussion around how much more expensive healthcare costs is in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals do...reactions1comment
Ways to Accept and Support HIV...My mother and father never talked to me about my HIV status; my mother had my doctors tell me. They know I...reactions3comments
I Was Here...Recently, I was in the clinic where I work while visiting with a patient, which these days feels like a real treat...reactions4comments
24 Years of Hope Is What I Have...As I reflect on my life, I realize that I have been through a lot and have pulled through everything that I...reactions10comments
Rainbow Smoothie...The perfect way to start your day or substitute a fulfilling snack is with the beautiful and delicious rainbow smoothie! Serving: 1Serves:...reactions5comments
Roasted Broccoli...We all know that you are supposed to eat your veggies, but what if you are like me and you don’t love...reactions6comments
Baked Sweet Potato Fries...These are a staple of my meal prep. Everyone knows I’m serious about my nutrition and while I do see food as...reactions3comments
The Best Turkey Burger...I have serious fitness goals, but that doesn’t mean I want to eat bland food. These healthier burgers will not only give...reactions3comments
Patience Is a Virtue...I am an excitable person. I think it is definitely apart of my Libra nature. I love new experiences, people, places, and...reactions1comment
Robert Breining...Robert was previously an advocate on H-i-v.net. Robert's goal has always been to connect positive people with one another by offering them...
A Day of Loving You...Wanting to fit in. Isn’t it something how everyone follows the holidays on the calendar and when those dates come around to...reactionscomments
HIV in the South Part, II...The spread of HIV has drastically improved over the last thirty years. As medications and therapies get better, less and less cases...reactionscomments
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