How long have you been living with HIV?...This forum is for folks to introduce themselves, hear from others about how they are doing, share challenges, and celebrate successes....Reactions0reactionsComments145 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Is there a community app for people living with HIV?...Hi everyone, I have found a few forums like this one which have been really informative but I was wondering, is there a HIV community app I can download on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCopingMental Health
After a Diagnosis and Treatment, What do I do Now?...I wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with HIV for my 30th birthday. And I certainly wasn’t planning to be under treatment for HPV-related cancer thirty years later. Yet here I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What HIV resources can I find in Thailand?...Anyone living in Thailand. I wanna strat treatment there in Bangkok...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Will my weight change after starting ART?...I had been loosing weight since a year and got positive report last week. I have lost 20 kg. Will i be normal weight after starting ART. My doctor have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Can a needle at the doctor's office give me HIV?...Hi im a medical doctor i was taking a blood test for a patient (female) hiv status is unkown, when i was taking the needle out the needle scratched my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Should I try Semaglutide?...Good morning. I am an HIV-positive 27-year-old man. Since my diagnosis in 2019, I’ve been on treatment with Dovato, with a steadily undetectable viral load and a CD4 count around...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Relationships, Recovery, and Advocacy...I was involved in an abusive homosexual relationship starting in October 2015 until April 2017. In April 2017, I almost died from being stabbed several times. I received staples and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Journey of a 75 year old grandfather with HIV/AIDS to U=U...My name is Dennis. In November 1992, I had a loving wife, two beautiful children, and a cat. I was selling time shares to Condos at a luxury seaside building...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Treatment Fatigue and HIV...A key part of managing HIV is following your healthcare team’s exact direction for your treatment. One of the main parts of following your treatment plan is taking antiretroviral medicines...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why are condoms not 100% effective?...Hello I would like to understand a few things, starting with the real risk of HIV considering the following: 1. Proper use of condom. 2. condom didn’t break or slipped...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose...Content Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I live by the quote stating, “Try to look...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"HIV Doesn't Define Us" : Ms. Kate Elling...I've been HIV+ for over half of my life , positive for 33 yrs clinically diagnosed and tracked it back to 35 yrs. I also had a child before the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Celebrating Pride With Loved Ones...This year I will forever remember my Los Angeles Pride experience. I was fortunate to accompany 4 of the most important people in my life to their very first pride...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I feel like I'm dreaming! ...Where do I even begin,I'm just still in shock cause you never think it will happen to you.I had sex with this guu unprotected,it was our sec encounter.Are first encounter...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDepression
What do my symptoms mean?...I had unprotected with someone and noticed a discharge.I went to the Doc and she asked me if I wanted to take a HIV test When she asked me my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What is AIDS Survivor Syndrome?...People living with HIV/AIDS for many years often have specific needs. They may face different challenges than long-term survivors of other health conditions. In the early days of the AIDS...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What does Pride mean to you?...June is Pride. Throughout the month, we will highlight the lasting impact the LGBTQIA+ community has had on the fight for rights and treatment for HIV and AIDS, and offer...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyLong Term Survivor (LTS)