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 my desire to connect with others is more...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 for individuals that love to socialize in community...reactions2comments
this is anonymously was diagnose with hiv in may of 05...sense then just been doing what i have to do to keep myself healthy. going to school to get my ged, so that i can be a better person .no...reactions1replyCoping
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 fogs my mind. I know that everything I...reactions3comments
FeaturedActive todayI have been living with HIV for _ years ...This forum is an opportunity to discuss further about how many years our members have been living with HIV. It is giving folks a chance to share their lived experiences...reactions374replies
Spring Mozzarella Salad...Spring is here! That means it’s time for lighter fare. This makes for an easy and filling salad that will satisfy the need for light and tasty lunches. To take...reactions4comments
Bareback Is Back?...Okay y’all - Is it me, or has there been an increase in the amount of straight, gay, and everything-in-between porn having more bareback scenes? Okay, let’s be honest: not...reactions1comment
Anyone else suffer from a Yeast Infection (Jock Itch)?...I have had this annoying malady and my Doctor has not been able to offer any valid treatment to get it under control. It itches and is now getting extremely...reactions6repliesSide Effects
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 way to becoming a soldier, this is one...reactions2comments
Anxiety w/COVID ...The talk about the world "opening back up", and the vaccine side effects have scared me more than before. I know that we cannot live in fear, but what are...reactions6repliesSide EffectsCopingMental Health
I Never Got Closure, From Him...It’s probably no secret now that my life has been filled with trauma, at times, way more than I bargained for. But I never thought something that made me feel...reactions4comments
Mental Health Issues...Mental health conditions, going once... Going twice...Oh, you already have them? Do not worry, so do I! Mental health conditions are more frequent than most people realize. Life by itself...reactions6comments
We Are Women...We are women with strength unimaginable. We overcome obstacles with a smile and never stay stuck. Many of us experience partner violence, abuse, homelessness; we sometimes must decide that sex...reactions3comments
Healthier Chili...It’s still cold here in Kansas. Like much of the country, we have had a great deal of ups and downs temperatures. But, while we wait for spring to arrive...reactions4comments
Injectable HIV Treatment: What Should I Know?...Medication is important to help manage HIV. These drugs, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), typically mix 2 or more medicines from various drug classes. Until recently, HIV medications came in 2...reactions5comments
Our Greatest Ally as a Community...Good afternoon friends, I hope everyone is doing well in light of these pandemic times. We’re all doing our best. I have enjoyed reading and sharing, as a peer, friend...reactions5comments
Brotherly Love...In the past, I have let you all know that my immediate family has known about my HIV status for many years now. Once I got my viral load under...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 settings deepens. I never realize how necessary it...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 not take notice of this matter until they...reactions1comment
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