Tuberculosis...Because of AIDS, I contracted tuberculosis in the brain and took treatment Is it possible for me to feel the medication and...reactions1reply
HIV & CMV...I was infected with the CMV virus in the brain. I took treatment and recovered, but after a while I started to...reactions1reply
Cutting Out Toxic People...I have been very fortunate to have a great deal of love and support after sharing my diagnoses. My family has been...reactions3comments
HIV exposure...Hello. I had a massage from a sex worker who was nude and she sat on my stomach while she was rubbing...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Challenging the Language in HIV Advocacy: A Call for Consistency...In the world of HIV advocacy, language is powerful. As an advocate, I have often found myself in spaces where we are...reactions1comment
Is one week of pep is sufficient after having unprotected sex with sex worker (of course I donot know if she had......Hi I slept with a hooker without condom or to be specific the condom is cut or broken then when I stopped...reactions1reply
My HIV Journey Began in ____....How long have you been living with HIV? Post the year you were diagnosed and how many years you have been living...reactions66repliesDiagnosisCoping
HIV2 window period ...I tested negative for HIV1/2 after 6 months post exposure with 3rd generation rapid test. I based in West Africa where HIV2...reactions3repliesTesting
Navigating HIV Disclosure, Love, and Health Challenges...I shared my HIV status with my husband on the very first day that we met. This was in 1998, and it...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis Journey: A Decade with HIV...I have been living with HIV for over a decade now and it has been a journey full of obstacles, growth, and...reactions1comment
Michael A. Hellman...Michael A Hellman is a devoted activist for people living with HIV and a long-term survivor of over 30 years. Professionally, Mike...
Hiv testing...good evening everyone, I want to ask my question about a year ago, I had unprotected sex with a woman who was...reactions1reply
Am I seroconverting?...Hello there! I hope someone can help me. I had receptive vaginal sex with a guy of unknown status several days ago...reactions1replySymptomsTestingDating & Intimacy
Why I Stopped Being an HIV Advocate, Then Started Again...In 1988, I met an AIDS activist, and my life was forever changed. It was during my high school years when I...reactions2comments
Can you contract HIV from vaginal fluids that are on underwear?...I did something fairly stupid, i used a condom while having sex with a girl but it was in an awkward place...reactions2repliesDating & Intimacy
Diet , Rest , and Exercise ....I try to have a balanced diet. Salads, vegetables, and meat ( chicken ). It's important to have a good night's sleep...reactions3replies
Honoring Loved Ones: Keeping Their Memory Alive...I always try to recognize days that my community celebrates and that would get people together for a good cause or a...reactions1comment