You might think that living with HIV affects everyone the same, regardless of how old you are. But at each stage of growth, there is a difference in the support needed. In this blog, […]
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Category: 17: Young and Positive
These Body Positive Accounts Are All About Spreading the Self-Love
It’s soooo important to love our bodies and nourish them both physically and emotionally. 💞 Sometimes it can be hard in a society that values a certain body type and criticizes those who don’t fit […]
Should teens get tested for HIV? YAAASSSSSS!
HIV affects all people, and yes, that includes teenagers. So, should teens get tested for HIV? We’re over here screaming yaaaassssssss! Teens nowadays may not have great sex ed at their schools, but that doesn’t […]
Tips for dealing with workplace harassment
You've heard of workplace harassment. It was probably talked about during orientation when you were hired because it’s a very real and destructive problem that’s way more common than people think. For many reasons, 90 […]
What you need to know about gonorrhea
We’ve talked about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) before and laid out how important it is to get tested regularly. Today, we’re going to dive into one of the most common STIs in the United States: […]
Dealing with hate while living with HIV
When it comes to HIV, there are a lot of misconceptions. People who are HIV positive sometimes face discrimination and confusion from their friends and family. The Kaiser Family Foundation released a study in 2012 […]
Tips for being your best professional self
Getting a job that is meaningful to you — and keeping it — is a big part of life. After all, you gotta pay the bills somehow! Having a successful career isn't just about finding […]
Setting a date, time, and place to tell your partner you're living with HIV
Once you've decided it's the right time to talk to your partner about what living with HIV means for you, it can be helpful to set up a specific date, time, and place to tell […]
What you need to know about building credit
Let’s face it, credit can be an intimidating topic to learn about if you’re not a financial analyst. You may feel like you don’t know the first thing about credit scores and ratings, but it […]
How taking PrEP affects sex, love, and relationships
At one time, condoms were the only way to protect yourself from HIV infection. Thankfully, it's 2018 now and there more ways than just condoms (which are still cool! 😎). PrEP is a once-daily medicine […]