HIV Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic health conditions like HIV. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on...reactionscomments
Managing Other Chronic Health Conditions with HIV/AIDS...In our 2019 HIV In America Survey, 76 percent of respondents reported that they were managing other chronic health conditions in addition to HIV/AIDS. Here are the top 5 health...reactionscomments
Short Story...I was married to my ex-husband and he went behind my back and slept with a woman that was HIV positive. He did not tell me and I slept with...reactions7comments
Being in a Serostatus Relationship...It can be so uncomfortable at times. I know that I am holding something in me that wants to kill me, to kill my spouse. I also know that my...reactions2comments
Shaina Mitchell, MPH...Shaina was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Shaina, originally from Connecticut, moved to Philadelphia, PA to attend Temple University in 2007 and has been residing here ever since! She...
Kalvin Pugh...Kalvin Pugh is an award-winning HIV advocate, musician, and currently serves as an independent consultant. He was diagnosed HIV+ in 2016, not finding many young people online talking about thriving...
GI Issues with HIV: IBS and GERD...Results from the HIV In America Survey showed that community members have experienced gastrointestinal (GI) issues. More so, 7 percent of people reported that they are managing IBS (irritable bowel...reactions2comments
My First Day...Often in my work in person or online I’m asked, “How long did it take you to feel better after your diagnosis and back to your old self?" Well, before...reactions8comments
My First HIV Positive Result: $5 Can Mean So Much...I was at a community event in West Philly. My team and I provided community outreach in hopes of getting more people tested. In addition to offering sexual health education...reactions7comments
Stigma? Accentuate the [Sex] Positive Attitude...I really don’t remember anything in health class in high school except those nasty pictures of STIs. Woof, I think some of the takeaways were: one, "Be very afraid of...reactions4comments
Open with HIV and Relationships...This article pertains to advocates and individuals who are open with their HIV status. Although we are living in our truth - as people call it - about who we...reactions11comments
Ask Your HIV Social Worker the Following Questions...When you think about quality HIV care and treatment, there are several professionals that play a major role in the quality and efficacy of your overall health and HIV specialty...reactions1comment
PrEP for Access...I recently read an article on National Public Radio’s website that makes a great point: women should be taking Truvada for PrEP too if they are at risk for exposure...reactionscomments
How long before it is considered a conclusive result?...after how long can you be considered to have a conclusive result with an HIV combo screen done by the lab and blood drawn from a vein?...reactions5repliesTesting
A Dose of Laughter...Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...reactions2comments
Tools For Loving...Okay, it seems like you’ve met the right person. They are lovely, kind, generous, gorgeous, and funny. You can't help but to tell your friends about them. There is something...reactions5comments
To Err Is Human...I can't remember exactly when I was diagnosed. I can recall being in love, I can recall falling out of it. I can recall a string of bad decisions prior...reactions10comments
Can long-term HIV treatment cause severe depression?...Can antiretroviral cause you to be severely depressed after taking them for 10+ years?...reactions7repliesCopingMental HealthDepression
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