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Category: 03: Getting Tested for HIV
How I Knew I Had HIV: Stories by Real People Living with HIV
For the past couple of years, we've featured our friends in a series called Tales of Triumph. Each story shows brave people sharing how they knew they had HIV and their stories about finding inspiration, […]
Why should I get tested for HIV?
We know, the thought of testing for HIV can be scary. And you probably don’t think you need to get tested, either. Well, that’s not true. Everyone should get tested at least once in their […]
Busting 8 common HIV testing myths
It’s easy to get tested for HIV. But guess what: It’s even easier to cook up excuses to not get tested. We see you, girl. Human nature: If you gotta choose between easy and easier, […]
How other countries are fighting HIV
We all have to work together to stop HIV. The cure could come from anywhere — a lab in Africa, a university in Europe, a clinic in Asia, or a pharmaceutical company in South America. All […]
What you need to know about hepatitis
Hepatitis is another h-word that if you’re already living with HIV, you may not want to hear anything about it. But there are some good reasons why it’s important to know how the virus works […]
7 STIs you should know about
We all love sex — it’s fun to get down with bae, even if they’re only for tonight. If you’re having sex on the reg though, there’s a 50/50 chance you’ll pick up some kind […]
HIV lab tests: Understanding your CD4 and viral load results
Lab tests tell you and your doctor what’s happening to you at the cellular level, and the results can help your doctors know how best to treat you. For people living with HIV or other […]
I’m ready to get tested for HIV. Now where do I go?
You’ve made up your mind to get tested for HIV. Congratulations! Sometimes that’s the hardest part. Thankfully, figuring out where to get a HIV test is a little bit easier Getting started The best place […]
Why HIV criminalization doesn't work
If you know you have HIV, you should tell your sex partners before doing the deed. That's just the right thing to do. But HIV criminalization takes this to the extreme: More than half of […]