If you took health class back in school, you probably heard the word nutrition tossed around a lot. Maybe you’ve even seen it written on the side of a box of cereal or canned food. […]
Category: Living with HIV
5 ways to spend time with animals if you’re an animal lover
A lot of us really love animals and for a good reason! Spending time with animals comes with more benefits than you might realize. They can help improve our self-esteem and feel better about our […]
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 […]
Do YOU. (Talking about masturbation.)
Your bae just left you, the club scene is anything but lit, or you’re spending way too much time swiping left on Tinder. Maybe you are newly diagnosed and still getting the courage to ramp […]
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 […]
I’m living with HIV and HPV: What should I know?
Living with HIV and another illness is called a coinfection, which happens because HIV weakens your immune system’s ability to fight off other illnesses. Some people living with HIV also are living with something called […]
How to get a good night sleep
Think back to a recent day when you had a lot of energy and got a lot done. How did you sleep the night before? Soundly? Now think of a time you were grumpy and […]
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 […]
How to tell your partner you’re living with HIV
Here are some basics to remember when planning to tell your partner you’re living with HIV. After all, there’s nothing to be afraid of since HIV is treatable, meaning couples can still have a great […]
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 […]