Possible Exposure ...Hi, I really need some advice as I have some really high anxiety right now. I recently found out that someone I hooked up with twice last year, once in...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTransmissionTesting
Mono/Strep Symptoms...Heys! I think I am losing my mind over reading all the academic papers and websites related to this issue. 6 days ago I had an anal intercourse as the...reactions2repliesTransmissionTestingCopingMental Health
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 have HIV, but they act as if our...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. I was stopped by a volunteer provider who...reactions4comments
Doctors Aren't One Size Fits All...A post on our H-I-V.net Facebook page read: "Has anyone ever had a bad experience with a doctor? How did you deal with it?" And I can remember several times...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 have dealt with. Not all of it was...reactions4comments
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 my love language is probably aligned with receiving...reactions1comment
PrEPing for the Future...PrEP is extremely effective at preventing the spread of HIV. However, only 10 percent of the 1.2 million Americans who could use PrEP receive it currently. How can we change this...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: How to Maintain Your Self-Care...In this video, I will be talking about how to maintain self-care care during this pandemic. Yes, we are going through challenging times, but we all must maintain our self-care...reactions1comment
Self-Advocacy, Part 2...Editor's note: In part 1, Steven had to see a new doctor after finding out that his previous doctor wasn't available. During their first conversation, Steven had a disappointing experience...reactions1comment
Rainbow Smoothie...The perfect way to start your day or substitute a fulfilling snack is with the beautiful and delicious rainbow smoothie! Serving: 1Serves: 1Prep Time: Less than 10 minutesCook Time: Less...reactions5comments
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Crepes...I’ve been playing with my food lately and diverting from my normal chicken and rice. In life, we all need to find things that bring us joy especially when things...reactions1comment
Self-Advocacy, Part 1...I am a big believer in advocating for your own health, regardless if you are newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for years. I have been HIV positive...reactions1comment
Dear Me...Dear Kalvin, When I first began to think of what to write in this love letter to myself, I paused. Not because I didn’t know what to say, but because...reactions6comments
FeaturedTelling your Children...My son is 8 yo, I know eventually I am going to need to tell him. Any advice? Did anyone wait for a certain age? ...reactions9repliesTips & AdviceFriends & Family
How has everyone been coping during quarantine? ...Share your tips and advice on how to cope during quarentine. ...reactions3repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceCoping
Step Up, Step Back...For me, becoming an advocate and part of leading a community is learning to prioritize visibility, support, and self-care while balancing or navigating dynamics for people to be empowered and...reactions3comments
Unknown Risks Lead to Empowerment...Like many HIV-positive women I have met over the years since D day, I too was only diagnosed because I was pregnant. Since my early 20's my mother informed me...reactions7comments
Another Obstacle...Let me preface my findings and my experience with this disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and please do not take my advice as medically sound. Although I have...reactions2comments
