More Than a T-Shirt: My Life as an HIV Advocate...I speak, sleep, and wake up with advocacy on my mind. Is that a terrible thing? Some think it is, but I...reactions3comments
Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?...Results from our Annual HIV In America showed at least 22 percent of survey takers living with HIV experienced insomnia. Because sleep...reactions5comments
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day...Observed on September 18th on an annual basis, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day focuses on the challenges and issues facing the...reactionscomments
From Kaposi Sarcoma to High Blood Pressure...It started with a bruise on my thigh. I thought I had bumped into something, except it didn’t go away. I could...reactions2comments
After a Diagnosis and Treatment, What Now?...I wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with HIV for my 30th birthday. And I certainly wasn’t planning to be under treatment for...reactions4comments
How I Handled the Failures on My Path to HIV Treatment Success...As treatment options for HIV have changed, so have my personal views evolved. When I was first diagnosed, I resisted taking AZT...reactions1comment
The Prevalence of Ignorance...When someone has been living with HIV for over 2 decades as I have, you begin to do your research, read and...reactions1comment
Humanity and Ignorance...Merriam-Webster defines Humanity as: It also defines a Human as: So, how did we lose our humanity? My wife and I, as...reactions1comment
The Conversation – “Unapologetically Heterosexual”...This is a conversation between a husband and wife. Robert: We are the Wards. We were married in July of 1991 and...reactions5comments
My Newly Diagnosed Story – NOW WHAT?...What is HIV? The doctor comes in face drawn with concern and worry on his face. My heart dropped. I hold my...reactions3comments
Why I Shouldn't Be Afraid to Call My Doctor Back...The first time I heard the term AFRAIDS was several years before I tested positive for HIV. A friend said it was...reactions3comments
A Little Conversation...Content Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our Mental Health Resources page. The...reactions1comment
NRTIs...Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are a class of drugs used to suppress HIV in the body. When NRTIs are used along...
Protease Inhibitors...Protease inhibitors (PIs) are a class of drugs used to suppress HIV in the body. When PIs are used along with other...
Integrase Inhibitors...Integrase inhibitors are a class of drugs used to suppress HIV in the body. When integrase inhibitors are used in combination with...
Blocking HIV: How Fusion Inhibitors Work to Stop the Virus...Fusion inhibitors are a class of drugs used to suppress HIV in the body. When fusion inhibitors are used in combination with...
Weight Gain and HIV Treatment...Taking medicine to treat HIV can mean better health. It also helps keep the illness in check. As doctors and scientists continue...reactions6comments
When HIV Makes You Tired All the Time: Sleepiness Versus Fatigue...Perhaps 1 of the most pervasive symptoms of HIV centers on daytime energy levels. Sometimes it’s difficult to cobble together enough emotional...reactions2comments
Living with HIV: Fatigue, Depression, and Insomnia...As the day drags on, I am cuddled up with my dogs, one of my favorite blankets, and my laptop. I really...reactions4comments
HIV and Night Sweats: What They Are and What to Do About Them...Getting good sleep is critical for people living with HIV. A full night of sleep allows for periods of deep nonREM sleep...reactions3comments
