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...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...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...reactions9repliesTips & AdviceFriends & Family
How has everyone been coping during quarantine? ...Share your tips and advice on how to cope during quarentine. ...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCopingMental Health
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...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...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...reactions2comments
Does HIV Negatively Impact My Sex Life?...Does being HIV-positive negatively impact my sex life? That’s a question I receive often, and it seems to be the only question...reactions4comments
Care for Yourself...Women and girls living with HIV need to take care of themselves. It is one thing to live with a virus that...reactions2comments
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)...Human papillomavirus (HPV) refers to a group of similar viruses that have different effects on the body. Each specific type of virus...
Getting Your Medicine With Mail Delays...Access to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactions2comments
Battling the Pain in One's Self...Chronic pain, everyday stigmas, and strict regimens can feel constricting, debilitating, and isolating. Isolation, that feeling of aloneness, can sneak up on...reactions3comments
COVID and HIV: Feels Like Deja Vu...Since the COVID-19 crisis began, many of us faced the following months with uncertainty. I noticed a lot of mistrust, misinformation, and...reactions1comment
Chlamydia...Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. It is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis...
This Story Won't Win Me Any Popularity Contests, But It's Important That I Share It...The time has come for me to bear my burden with purpose and to use my experience to educate those who stand...reactions10comments
Uplifting Black Voices: Ways to Better Improve Access to HIV Care and PrEP...According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIV diagnoses in Black people/African Americans decreased 7 percent between 2014 and...reactions1comment
Accepting Myself, Even When Others Don't...That day in August 2017, I thought my life was forever changed for the worst. I really thought my life ended and...reactions14comments
The Impact of COVID-19 on Black LGBTQ Youth...A recent poll conducted by The Trevor Project found that COVID-19 has had a major impact on Black LGBTQ youth’s health and...reactions1comment
