How I See Myself...In this video, Dee talks about the impact of stigma as a whole and the self-stigma of being HIV positive and how...reactions18comments
Your Own Happiness...Found out I was positive three weeks before partner passed of pancreatic cancer. He had been positive for over a year and...reactions6comments
“It’s Complicated.”...The highlight of pandemic life: sitting at home on a Friday night with my dog Chip and my 4 favorite girls: Carrie...reactionscomments
PrEPing in a Pandemic...COVID-19 has changed so much in our lives, including how we might visit our health care team. In early May, I had...reactions4comments
Affording Medicare Prescription Copays...Facing the high costs associated with acquiring the HIV antiviral medications can be incredibly stressful. Sometimes even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expense...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...
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...
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...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...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...reactions7comments
The Power of Sex Positive Education: Shifting Attitudes and Dispelling Stigma...I really don’t remember anything in health class in high school except those nasty pictures of STIs. Woof, I think some 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 -...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...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...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...reactions5repliesTesting
