HIV Testing and Well-Woman Exams...When we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at my numbers, the general idea was that I...reactions4comments
Rural HIV: Barriers...At the height of the HIV epidemic resources were allocated heavily to urban areas. This was the site of the most cases and the center of most research institutions and...reactions4comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
HIV-Related Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)...Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. PCP is most often seen in people who have weakened immune systems due to disease, medication, or...
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...reactionscomments
#CallWaiting...When I receive a phone call or a video call unexpectedly, I am always surprised a little bit. I am so accustomed to the quick and short responses of text...reactions2comments
Clinical Trials...The things we know now about HIV largely comes from research, more specifically clinical trials involving people living with HIV. The success of HIV treatment today has the many people...reactions1comment
Sisters of Trans Experience...People are people and a human being is a human being. All of us have red blood running through our veins and the things that make us all different are...reactionscomments
Peripheral Neuropathy...Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition caused by damaged nerves. As the nerves become damaged, they misfire and send pain signals to the brain. Or, the nerves may fail to...
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
Routines for Purpose...In a time of social distancing, keeping up a routine is a perfect way to remind ourselves of what we need to take care of ourselves. This may be mother...reactions1comment
Peace Takes Effort...Have you ever held a grudge against someone? My grudge partner is my older brother. We’ve become seasoned veterans of the blame game. Our usual point of contention has always...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...reactions1comment
Life After My Diagnosis...I never would have thought that I would have contracted HIV my first time having sex, but it's sad to say that I thought at some point in my life...reactions3comments
Mental Well-Being...Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait which is thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage. Unfortunately...reactions13comments
Let’s Talk About It: My HIV Positive Heterosexual Issues...Hi, my name is Alberto Pérez Bermúdez and I found out that I was HIV positive when I was 18 years old. I’m a long term survivor for 32 years...reactions7comments
Managing HIV Symptoms and Treatment...Some good news came from our HIV In America 2019 survey when we asked people about managing their HIV symptoms and treatments. Some challenges were also revealed. The good news...reactions2comments
PrEP Journey: Side Effects...I’m not sure if I shared this with you, but I came to learn about PrEP through being broke. I was just out of school and need some cash to...reactionscomments
I Am Wonderful...I have been living successfully with the HIV diagnosis for 35 1/2 years. I am 26 1/2 years clean from drugs & cigarettes. I am single and looking for my...reactions23comments
My Journey To Treatment...Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are more affected by HIV than other groups in the United States. In 2018, black gay and bisexual men...reactions1comment