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 […]
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Category: 08: Peer Support
When to tell your partner you're living with HIV
It can be hard to gather up the confidence to tell your partner you're living with HIV. Here are some pointers to think about! Come join our private, stigma-free, supportive community. Health management tools with […]
How to deal with depression and suicidal thoughts
We’ve talked about depression on the blog a few times before, but we haven’t talked too much about suicide. We know that life can get tough sometimes, especially when you’re living with HIV. Some days […]
What to expect when telling your partner you're living with HIV
We get it — gathering the courage to tell your partner that you're living with HIV can be nerve-wracking and just plain scary. If talking to your partner about HIV has been something on your […]
Cool features of the Positive Peers app: Part 3
Positive Peers is a tailored smartphone app with a private, stigma-free, supportive community to support people who are living with HIV. The app is secure and accessible only through a confidential registration process. You can […]
Cool features of the Positive Peers app: Part 2
Positive Peers is a tailored smartphone app with a private, stigma-free, supportive community to support people who are living with HIV. Currently, the app is only available to people living in the Cleveland, OH area. […]
Cool features of the Positive Peers app: Part 1
Positive Peers is a tailored smartphone app with a private, stigma-free, supportive community to support young people living with HIV. The app is secure and accessible only through a confidential registration process. For now, only […]
What to do when your partner tells you they’re living with HIV
It’s never easy to learn your partner is living with HIV. You fear what’ll happen to them — but you also worry what’ll happen to you. The first thing to remember is your partner had […]
Tips to quit smoking
The scientists who study HIV say quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health besides taking your meds every day. Easy for them to say. They’re not the ones […]
What you need to know about syphilis
Syphilis is one of the oldest and most annoying STIs (sexually transmitted infections). Doctors have been fighting syphilis for ages. It’s been curable for half a century, but it still hasn’t gone away. A shot […]