I've learned a sex conversation before sexual intimacy is so much more than my HIV status. If a man isn't open to STD testing and condoms in the initial phase of dating, they are in denial about sexual intimacy responsibility and not boyfriend material.
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I attended the International Workshop on HIV and Women 2023 virtually on February 17-18. I love attending conferences in person, there's nothing like the experience and energy of those in-person meetings, but virtual conferences have their pros as...
It is always a weird feeling when presenting at a conference or workshop. On one hand, I'm excited because of the opportunity to be among people who are passionate like me; and on the other hand, I have that good ole self-doubt that's screaming out...
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists.
My lovely people, today I want to share my opinion on PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis). I know that PrEP is a pill that prevents a person from getting HIV infection. PrEP is scientifically proven to be effective for women.
Nina Martinez, running-to-40, has been living with HIV since she was six weeks old. After pursuing graduate studies in epidemiology at Emory University, she served as a public health analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
I found it incredibly therapeutic to hear and relate to the women who have posted before me here, and have found a lot of healing from putting my thoughts in writing. My hope is to help the next woman not feel so alone.
Krista Martel is the executive director of The Well Project, which educates and empowers women living with or vulnerable to HIV. This year, she marks her 10th anniversary as leader of the organization, which is over two decades old.
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Cynthia Díaz y les compartiré mi historia porque quiero que otros sepan que tener VIH no es una sentencia de muerte. Si haces el tratamiento, te espera una larga vida.
Hi! My name is Cynthia Diaz and I'm sharing my story because I want others to know that having HIV is not a death sentence. With treatment, you can live a long life. It's important for people to get tested for HIV early on so they can get treated right away.
A dynamic annual discussion for healthcare providers, this year's event also welcomes all those interested in the intersection of maternal/infant health and breastfeeding for birthing parents living with HIV.
Conozca las formas en que se pasa por alto a las mujeres mayores, a pesar ser vulnerables a adquirir el VIH, además de cómo el conocimiento es poder y la importancia de hacerse la prueba.
Learn about the ways older women are overlooked despite being vulnerable to acquiring HIV, how knowledge is power, and the importance of getting tested.
Aprenda por qué la nutrición es tan importante para las personas viviendo con VIH, cómo se mide y varias formas de mantenerse saludable comiendo de una forma más inteligente.
Get answers to many questions about microbicides – what they are, how they work, what is happening in microbicide research, and more.