I'm assuming I have HIV. What do you think?...Getting a rapid test done in five days. Just curious to see what you think? I'm gay. I was tested in early April and it was negative. I've had unprotected...reactions4repliesSymptoms
TIME...Do you ever think about how much time you have wasted? What I mean by that is the time that was wasted being worried. For me, I was worried about...reactions5comments
HIV and pain...Since I started taking ARVs in 2017, there has hardly a day I have felt 100%. The first medication I was place on gave me neuropathy (Zidovudine, lamivudine and nevirapine)...reactions10repliesCoping
HIV Prevention During a Pandemic...Prior to COVID‐19, many of my nights and weekends consisted of hanging with friends or family. But, of course, in the times when I did not go out, I still...reactions1comment
HIV Exposure Risk...My girlfriend and I are medical students. She was exposed to HIV at hospital on Thursday this past week when there was blood splatter on a 2 day old cut...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
A Shot of Hope...When I was a kid, whenever times felt difficult, I often turned to my childhood hero Superman. When I didn't feel like I fit in with other kids, him being...reactions1comment
Status Secret...Dating is never easy. There are so many factors you have to consider when trying to choose someone to share your energy with. Physical appearance is something that you’re first...reactions3comments
Being an Extrovert During a Pandemic, Part 2...Editor's note: In part 1, Steven shared how he developed an extroverted personality after years of being quiet and timid. Steven reflected on the mental and physical toll of the...reactions2comments
Magis...In pursuit of my “magis” or higher purpose, I have been reading some interesting articles. One article, in particular, pulled my heart, and shed light on my own life. _______As...reactions4comments
Minutes with Jah: Where Have I Been?...In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking about where have I've been. You've probably noticed that it's been a while since I've made a new video...reactions2comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactions3comments
Obstacles with Diagnosis...What was your biggest obstacle with finding out your diagnosis? I think that my biggest obstacle has been facing the stigma. ...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisAwareness
Who was your first support?...My Grandmother and Mommie was my first support system, and then my oldest brother, and later down the line my sister friend Rae Lewis Thornton was there to support me...reactions10comments
Not By Myself Anymore...Not by myself ever again. When I contracted HIV, I was so very lost. But two years later, I married a man who was HIV-negative and I had a beautiful...reactions7comments
My Therapy Journey...I almost died prior to receiving my HIV diagnosis. While my case was a dramatic trip to receiving a diagnosis, receiving a positive diagnosis under any circumstances can be extremely...reactions3comments
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here Are Some Tips...If you are living with HIV, chances are your doctor may have talked to you about getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on where you live, you may have already been...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
A Medication for Me...There I lie in bed, unable to gather the energy to move. The ceiling fan above me was whirling round and round before the continuous spinning caused me to feel...reactions10comments
Heroes Among Us...When I was 8, my cub scout troop went on a tour of the local police station. After the tour, the officer providing the tour asked us if we had...reactions8comments
PrEP Your Mail: A New Way to Receive HIV Prevention Medication...The US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has developed a plan for America to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. The goal is to reduce new infection rates...reactions1comment