My PrEP Story...The first time I heard of PrEP was five or six years ago. I remember looking online for science research studies to join because I was broke and had some...reactions1comment
Love and Abuse...These four letters, L-O-V-E, can cause such mental confusion to every human being. And that is because we are born to love, born to be loved, and born to fall...reactionscomments
Guy Anthony...Guy was previously an advocate on H-i-v.net. Guy Anthony is a well-respected HIV/AIDS activist, community leader and author. Diagnosed with HIV as a teen, Guy has dedicated his adult life...
Dear HIV...We were first introduced through our social network in 1989. I did not have enough information about you, nor was I consciously connecting to my sexual behavior with my sexual...reactionscomments
I Just Knew...This Was It: My HIV Story...I graduated high school in 1987, already on the fast track going nowhere fast. So, I was a part of the mid 80's-90's crack epidemic and this hurts me now...reactions22comments
Why Is Testing for HIV and STIs So Important?...Fear is a real emotion. I have been an HIV tester in Philadelphia since 2002. In my experience, the main emotion that motivates and/or deters people from getting tested is...reactions1comment
Can Stigma Affect Viral Load Control in African American Women with HIV?...Stigma can be a complicated and damaging experience for those who feel its effects. When someone is stigmatized, it means they are experiencing misjudgment, stereotyping, or negative attitudes from someone...reactions1comment
The Stigma We Feel...Many people feel there is a high level of HIV-related stigma in their communities. Folks have heard and witnessed how people living with HIV are treated. The lack of HIV...reactions5comments
22 Years and I’m Aging with HIV...The last day or two has been eventful for me, and I relish in my thoughts about getting older (not that it bothers me, because I embrace that I am...reactions5comments
A Message for the Newly Diagnosed...If you have tested positive for HIV, it means that there is the presence of HIV in your blood. You have been exposed to the virus and the test shows...reactions2comments
World AIDS Day and the Red Ribbon...World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year since 1998. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people...reactionscomments
Increased Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke for People Living with HIV...People living with HIV are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. A large health insurance database...reactions4comments
Quincy Greene...Quincy was previously an advocate on H-I-V.net. Quincy Greene was born in Georgetown, Guyana and immigrated to the United States as an infant with his family. He grew up in...
JT Otis, M.Mus....J.T. was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. My name is J.T. I am an artist/creator and advocate for my brothers and sisters living with H.I.V. I wish to share...
Glossary of HIV/AIDS Terms...Receiving an HIV diagnosis and starting treatment can be very overwhelming at times. Understanding medical terminology and other commonly used terms can be helpful for anyone living with HIV. Some...
Groups at Increased-Risk for HIV...When discussing different populations, people are often described in terms of identity. We create our identities based on how we interact with the world and who we interact with. Some...
HIV Discrimination in the Workplace: Know Your Rights...Employment can be another area of life where people living with HIV face discrimination. Fortunately, a variety of federal, state, and local laws provide protection against wrongful dismissal and bias...reactions1comment
Jahlove Serrano...Jahlove was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Jahlove Serrano is a health educator youth advocate HIV/AIDS activist androgynous model/runway coach /Drag Queen/background dancer/and choreographer to the stars. He's a...
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
Khafre Kujichagulia Abif...Khafre K. Abif, MLS, activist/writer/editor/blogger/artist is the founder and executive director of Cycle for Freedom, Inc. Cycle for Freedom is a national mobilizing campaign founded in 2010 to reduce the...
