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Category: 16: Women and HIV
How to safely conceive a baby when you or your partner are living with HIV
Living with HIV is very different than it used to be. Today, folks are living full, healthy lives. Thanks, modern medicine! All of this means if you and your partner dream of having a family, […]
What to expect with pregnancy
Pregnancy is a challenging and exciting time for anyone, regardless of whether either of the parents are living with HIV. It is common for pregnant couples impacted by HIV to worry about their baby’s HIV […]
How to talk to your kids about your HIV status
Making the decision to tell anyone about your HIV status can be tough. That’s especially true when it comes to deciding to tell your own children. Every family is different. There is no one good […]
PrEP and pregnancy: Know the risks and side effects
The question of PrEP and pregnancy is a bit of a tangle. PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a medicine HIV-negative people can take to reduce their odds of becoming infected with HIV by up to […]
Internal condoms: Why condoms aren’t just for tops anymore
An internal condom is designed specifically for use by the receptive partner. It can be used in the vagina or anus. It provides another option for preventing pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmitted diseases. Internal […]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Women’s and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is coming up on March 10. This is a great chance to remind people that HIV is not a “guy disease” or a “gay disease.” Around the world, […]
I've just been diagnosed with HIV...and I'm pregnant
You can’t help worrying: What’s going to happen to my baby now that I have HIV? OK, so “pregnant with HIV” sounds like the worst thing in the world the first time you hear it. […]
How HIV affects straight women
HIV In Women HIV is not a “gay” disease or a “guy” disease. HIV will infect anybody — all it needs is a way into the bloodstream. When you see statistics about HIV in women, […]
How HIV affects the ladies: Protect yourself
People who think HIV is a disease of gay men probably haven’t seen the facts on how many straight women are infected. More than 20 women become infected with HIV every day in the United […]