Minutes with Jah: The Importance of a Support SystemFinding a support system throughout an HIV journey is important. Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor, the H-I-V.net community is here for you! Jah says: "Building my... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Minutes With Jah: Sex and PleasureNegative feelings about sex and having sexual partners can come up after receiving an HIV diagnosis. Becoming undetectable, which means a person cannot transmit the virus through sex, can be... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Minutes with Jah: Did HIV Stop You From Love?On H-I-V.net, we have seen many forums and stories about love. After being diagnosed with HIV, many people share that they struggle with finding it, being in a healthy relationship... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Minutes with Jah: Are You Happy on Your HIV Journey?Living with HIV, I learned healing is a journey and not a destination. In the beginning years of my HIV diagnosis, I had no one I could have talked to... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Minutes with Jah: PTSD After Your HIV Diagnosis?Many people in our H-I-V.net community have expressed dealing with mental health challenges after a diagnosis. Also, people living with HIV experience higher rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) than... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Minutes With Jah: Being Mindful About What You Post OnlineSocial media has opened up lines of communication between people and has put information at our fingertips. Unfortunately, some people don't always post information from reputable sources. Jah says: "There... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Minutes with Jah: Awareness of HIV CriminalizationHIV is Not a Crime Day Awareness Day is recognized every year on February 28th. First observed by the Sero Project alongside the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, this day is... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: Health Diversity and Why It MattersDiversity in healthcare is an important part of patient care. Many patients feel more comfortable when they feel they can relate to their providers on a cultural level. Jahlove says:... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: Why I Want to Be the Next Drag SuperstarMany people living with HIV use their voices to advocate for themselves and others with the condition. For many, there is a great intersection between their aspirations and their purpose... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Finding What Works for YouWhat works best for you may be different than what works best for another person managing their HIV treatment. Jerilyn, a long-term survivor, talks about her experience trying to advocate... By H-I-V.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Minutes with Jah: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness DayThe recognition for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day started on February 7th, 1999. We acknowledge this day to bring awareness and education to a disease that has impacted so many... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Who's In Your Corner?Khafre, a long-term survivor and HIV advocate, shares his experience when he was first diagnosed with HIV. While the interaction itself was unpleasant, he was able to figure out what... By H-I-V.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: Long Lasting Injectable PrEPWhen it comes to the war against HIV and AIDS biomedical intervention is so important to lower the new rates of HIV diagnoses. There are talks of long-lasting Prep injectables... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: My Second Monkeypox Vaccine ExperienceLearn from Jahlove about his 2nd monkeypox vaccine dose experience. After having a traumatic experience receiving his 1st dose, he discusses why he decided to go back and how this... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let's Talk About Anal CancerThere is an increased incidence of anal cancer in people who live with HIV, which is why we should have an anal pap screening. I myself have had 2 screenings... By Davina Conner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: Nationwide HIV Home Testing Kit RolloutThe CDC is rolling out a national plan to ensure that everyone has access to a free home HIV testing kit. This is major because it can be very intimidating... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: Big Things and New AspirationsMental health check-in! It has been some time since I've done a mental health check-in with you all. So I wanted to give you an update on where I am... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Minutes with Jah: USCHA and Medical MistrustA recently attended the NMAC United States Conference on HIV and AIDS in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and I had a blast. While at the conference, I sat on a... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Minutes with Jah: World AIDS DayIt's been 21 years since I tested positive for HIV. On this World AIDS day, I celebrate my life and journey living with HIV. World AIDS Day is used to... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Finding Love After SeroconvertingLong-term survivor and HIV advocate, Robert, talks about seroconverting and finding acceptance not only in himself but from others around him that loved and cared about him regardless of his... By H-I-V.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments