Acute Pancreatitis...Acute pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is a relatively rare condition. However, acute pancreatitis is much more common in people who are living with HIV. The pancreas is an...
Magnetic Couples - More Than Just Attraction...When you think of magnets, many different things might come to mind. The main idea is always the same: two things being drawn together by an invisible force. Well, I...reactions6comments
I Feared My HIV Taking My Pretty Privilege....Being HIV positive, we face plenty of fears; one of mines was losing my pretty privilege. Our society applauds those who are attractive and awards them in every aspect of...reactions5comments
FeaturedWill the COVID-19 shot affect my HIV meds?...I've been poz for 27yrs. Will the COVID-19 shot affect my HIV meds?...reactions2repliesTreatment
The Goal in Place to End the HIV Epidemic...December 1 is marked annually as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day serves as a day of remembrance for those who have died from AIDS-related complications and a moment to...reactions1comment
The Importance of Community...HIV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The first word is the most important to remember: we are human. We are social creatures at our core and have a need to connect and...reactions1comment
Wasting Syndrome...Wasting, also known as cachexia, is an unintended loss of more than 10 percent of body weight. It involves loss of lean body tissue, including muscle, as well as the...
Me and U=U...Early on in my diagnosis, I did what I ask so many of the patients I work with not to do. I searched the internet for answers to all of...reactions8comments
Finding the Confidence to Date Again...Over six and a half years ago, my partner of over two and a half years gave me HIV. I would be lying to all of you if I said...reactions22comments
How Does It Look To You?...HIV does not look the same for everyone and it does not feel the same. Remembering this will help a lot of us understand more about how being diagnosed with...reactions1comment
My Own Mortality...Hello Family, this your girl Octavia checking in. I had surgery a few days ago and it really scared me. It scared me because it was the closest that I've...reactions4comments
Improving Premature Aging In People With HIV/AIDS...While the aging process affects everyone, each person ages at a different rate. However, research shows that the aging process happens much faster in people with HIV. Premature aging in...reactions1comment
Tiffany's Story: 68...I have been living with HIV for 26 years. I was 26 years with a 9-month-old baby. I have seen medication evolve. I went from 21 pills to 2 pills...reactions8comments
Living Well & Thriving with HIV - Quotes from Our Community...It is no doubt that the negative portrayal of living with HIV/AIDS has had a lasting impact on the community. The continued fight against stigma, myths, and discrimination is evidence...reactions6comments
Bridget Gawinowicz...Bridget is a queer yoga and meditation teacher living in Philadelphia. She's been practicing yoga for over 12 years and became a 200-hour certified yoga instructor in August 2019. She...
World AIDS Day Giveaway (NOW CLOSED)...Today, on the 1 of December 2020, we recognize World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to creating more awareness of HIV/AIDS and remembering those who...reactions3comments
Dementia and Other Cognitive Disorders...People with HIV can have many co-occurring (comorbid) conditions. One serious comorbid condition is dementia. Dementia is a broad term for changes in a person’s memory, motor function, personality, coordination...
Are my CD4 and CD8 test results significant?...Had 3 hiv tests at 3 months, 10 months and 1 year. All tests negative, but have symptoms like sore throat, fungal infections, intermittent diarrhea etc. Did CD4 CD8 count-...reactions11repliesTransmissionTesting
Minutes with Jah: HIV Meds Adherence...In this video, I will be talking about my HIV med journey. I will also give different ways to stay adherent to HIV meds, one of which includes having an...reactions2comments
The Masks We Wear...In recent years, we've all become more familiar with masks, as people have found innovative ways to help slow the spread of illness. But beyond the visible masks, there's another...reactions8comments
