Minutes with Jah: Dear Billy Porter, Thank You for Your Bravery...In this video, I will be talking about Billy Porter and his bravery. Earlier this year, Billy disclosed his HIV status to the world. I commend any brave soul that...reactions2comments
Routine ID Doctor Appointments...Once you have chosen an HIV specialist or an infectious disease (ID) doctor, you will have to become accustomed to routine appointments. In most cases, routine follow-up appointments start every...reactions3comments
Motivation...It’s no secret that I get up before most people to get my day started with meditation and getting in a workout before getting ready for work. So, how do...reactions2comments
How to Provide Care: 5 Helpful Tips for Caregivers...The role of a caregiver can become a challenging job, both emotionally and physically. Caregivers take on many responsibilities to support their loved ones. The better prepared you are in...reactions1comment
Everyone I Love...I'm 62 years old had the HIV virus. Before doctor's and scientists knew what was going on I played drums in a jazz band when I was 15 years old...reactions4comments
HIV/AIDS Awareness Days in September...In the month of September, there are 2 national awareness days that we all should take the time to recognize and celebrate. The first one being National HIV/AIDS and Aging...reactions2comments
Confirmation of Transmission Routes - When?...hey everybody, just wondering if anybody knows which was the first peer reviewed contribution (be it a poster at a conference, or preferably of course paper in a journal) that...reactions3repliesTransmissionResearch & Clinical Trials
Questions for Your Doctor...Over the last few months, as the world starts opening back up again, I have been able to take back ownership of my health and wellness. During these stressful times...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: Dear Trinity K Bonet, Thank You...In this video, I will be talking about Trinity K Bonet, thanking her for her bravery in talking about her HIV status on a national TV show. I'll talk about...reactions1comment
Struggling Not to Be Weak...When I was first diagnosed in 1997, I was in counseling and I dealt with a lot of depression. I remember, a few years ago, a friend said to me...reactions4comments
Minutes with Jah: Celebrating the 5th Year Anniversary of U=U...In this video, I will be talking about the 5th year anniversary of the campaign U=U. July 21st marked the 5 years and the science behind U=U (undetectable = untransmittable)...reactions1comment
My Strongest Supporter and Advocate...While I am pretty good at being an advocate for other people, I am not always the best advocate for myself. Luckily, my sister surprised me when she became my...reactions8comments
Prepping for Success...A few years back, I read that if you fail to prepare, then you plan to fail. This could not ring more true when it comes to the subject of...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: Dear Celebrities and Media, Y'all Have to Do Better...In this video, I will be talking about the moral responsibilities of celebrities who are in the media or people in the public eye. They have to do a better...reactions2comments
HIV prevention and symptoms Guide | Ending HIV Oklahoma...The only way to be safe from HIV is by using condoms to practice safe sex It is the best method for HIV precaution You cannot rely on symptoms to...reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
What's the risk?...Dear all, 45 days ago i had protected sex with an unknown girl. After ejaculating (when I had some sperm on my penis) she gave me blowjob which only took...reactions3repliesAwarenessDepressionDiagnosis
Minutes with Jah: National HIV/AIDS Southern Awareness Day...In this video, I will be talking about Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On August 20th, we honor advocates and people living with HIV/AIDS living in the southern United States. We...reactions2comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like HIV. Often, we...reactionscomments
My Support System...When I think about a strong support system, the first thing that comes to my mind is my immediate family. My immediate family consists of my mother and two younger...reactions2comments
Feeling Comfortable In My Skin...Sometimes I think to myself, "How am I able to feel positive about my HIV status?" Then I had to remind myself that it’s because I always knew the HIV...reactions2comments