Great Sex Starts with Loving Masturbation...I remember the day I first discovered the sensation that came from my clit; it was love at first feel. Once I started, I never stopped. It brought me comfort...reactions4comments
My COVID-19 Struggle...How many of you had feelings about COVID-19 that frightened you? I know at the beginning of this frightening pandemic, I saw myself slowly shutting down day after day. When...reactions1comment
The Truth...I decided to write a poem about my experience with some HIV stigma and the things that people have said. I truly believe that if we continue to work against...reactions4comments
Biktarvy & Bloating...Hey :) been taking Biktarvy since 5 days, each day in the morning, and since two days I’m experiencing bloating that gets worse over the course of the day and...reactions8repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Gym Time...I love working out. I get up most days at 4:15 AM, meditate, eat a pre-workout meal, have a bit of caffeine, and head to the gym. I start my...reactions5comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
National HIV Testing Day in Los Angeles...Being both HIV-positive and working within the field of public health, it is my duty to raise awareness and recognize the importance of promoting days like National HIV Testing Day...reactions1comment
Siblings...I have had my fair share of struggles and childhood trauma. But throughout my childhood, I was blessed with 3 siblings (and a buttload of half-siblings). I don’t think I...reactions7comments
Minutes with Jah: Dear HIV Advocates......In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking to my HIV advocates. My dear advocates, we need to take care of our mental health during this pandemic...reactions2comments
The PrEP Squad...I think that a lot of efforts to get PrEP to people who need it stop short of actually diving into communities and adapting to the needs of the people...reactions2comments
Life Insurance...Hello. I am a 36 year old expecting single father. I would like to get some type of basic life insurance now that I will have dependents. I was quoted...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
My Diagnosis and Developing PTSD...Diagnosis after diagnosis. I honestly did not have much time to process my feelings or thoughts when I was diagnosed with HIV. My body and my mind were drastically overwhelmed...reactions1comment
My Self-Care Journey: An Update...Months ago, I talked about how it was time to practice what I preach and actually take time and action for self-care. I am happy to say that I have...reactions1comment
8,760 Days...There have been 8,760 days of my life that I had to learn how to cope, deal with, get over and adjust to my HIV status. How many of you...reactions1comment
Sex with condom but fresh herpes redness without open wound on penis base...Has sex with girl in Thailand, I suspect she's on drugs and very good chance she has HIV, so I take it for granted that she does. I had sex...reactions3repliesMental HealthResearch & Clinical TrialsTransmission
Conclusive or missing hiv...Hello all. I started really having symptoms in late 2017 after an exposure. Over the last three years I’ve had multiple rna tests(last 4 months ago), Third and fourth generation...reactions6replies
Lessons Learned...A little while back, I wrote about my going to therapy for the first time in my life. I engaged in short-term therapy that is made available by the clinic I...reactions2comments
Freeing Myself from Past Pain Gives Me a Happy Life...I've repeatedly been asking myself why I keep trying to resurface and hold on to the pain of my past when it no longer serves me and doesn’t reflect how...reactions2comments
Harmane...Is anyone familiar with Harmane as a treatment to HIV? I Know it has been studied, but has it been tried? <3...reactions11repliesTreatment
HIV and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactions1comment