Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
PrEP Journey: Listening to My Body...I am one of many Americans that are pre-hypertensive, meaning my blood pressure is usually slightly elevated than normal. However, it’s not...reactions2comments
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) & HIV...Shingles is a painful rash that commonly occurs in older people. It is also known as herpes zoster. The varicella-zoster virus (VZV)...
Cindy's Survival Story...I was born to an alcoholic drug addict under the influence of whatever she consumed. It wasn't food. I had many health...reactions9comments
My Dating Experience with HIV...I was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made...reactions3comments
From Meth to Mindfulness...It was an odd sensation, coming to terms with what my doctor was telling me. At 22 years old, the week before...reactions7comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Lost Soul...To become whole again within yourself takes a lot of work. Every bit of who you were is gone, at least that...reactions5comments
HIV Testing & Treatment Access during COVID-19...The entire world is learning how to navigate daily life in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare systems and resources are strained...reactionscomments
Dear Mama: HIV and Motherhood...HIV and motherhood introduced themselves to me at the same time. As a young college student, I met this smart, attractive, popular...reactions7comments
When It Comes to PrEP, Women Need to Be Part of the Conversation...National advertising campaigns for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have mostly targeted men who have sex with other men. However, our 2019 HIV In...reactions2comments
At-Home Devices That Can Monitor Your Health...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
What Medications Are In PEP?...What medications are in PEP? Submit your own question!...reactions3repliesTransmission
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Relationship and Passion...When your journey has led you to your passion, it is like you don’t want to be stopped by anyone. I know...reactionscomments
Condoms versus PrEP?...I feel like the battle of all battles is being fought in our communities. In one corner, you have the newcomer: a...reactions4comments
HIV-related Stigma...HIV-related stigma and discrimination affects the emotional well-being and mental health of people living with HIV. At least I can say that...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
HIV Testing and Well-Woman Exams: What You Need To Know...When we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at...reactions4comments
