The hardest things about HIV tests are making up your mind to get tested and waiting for your results. The tests themselves are incredibly simple: You may have a blood sample taken, or you may […]
Video: Steps for keeping meds on hand
It’s important to make sure you keep your HIV meds on hand at all time! Check out our tips for making sure you always have your prescription ready! Positive Peers is made possible through a U.S. […]
Take your meds! The importance of HIV medication adherence
Adherence comes from the word “adhere,” which means “to stick.” And that’s exactly what you have to do when you have HIV infection: Stick to your treatment plan. You’ve probably heard by now that anti-retroviral […]
The importance of exercise when you’re living with HIV
Exercise gives you options. All people living with HIV ever hear is what they MUST do to stay healthy. Take your meds, practice safer sex, get to your doctor’s appointments on time. They’re not exactly […]
How do you get HIV?
Most people get HIV by having sex without a condom with somebody who is HIV-positive. You can also get HIV by sharing needles with other people if you’re injecting drugs. It’s also possible for a […]
Life with HIV: Keeping a calm mind and happy heart
Stay calm and be happy, the doctor says. It’s good for your immune system. And you’re like, “thanks a million, Doc. Now I’m stressed and depressed because I’m not calm and happy.” It might sound […]
HIV risks of using meth, cocaine, and injected drugs
Injected drugs have a notorious reputation for spreading HIV, but a lot people who use drugs never use needles. Does that mean it’s safer to use drugs like meth and cocaine if you don’t inject […]
The awkward love triangle : You, your partner, and HIV
People living with HIV are just like everybody else when it comes to relationships. Most days they love each other. Sometimes they stop talking all day because they disagree deeply on momentous issues (like, you […]
HIV nutrition: What foods should I eat?
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and taking it easy on sweets and fatty foods is great advice for anyone. It’s even better advice when you’re living with HIV. HIV medicines just suppress the virus; […]
Video: 5 reasons to get tested for HIV
There’s really no excuse. Here’s five good reasons you should get tested for HIV today! Positive Peers is made possible through a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, HIV/AIDS […]