HIV: The Basics

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Get basic information on what safer sex is and is not, how to practice different forms of safer sex, and tips on thinking things through ahead of time.

The Well Project believes that knowledge is power. We are dedicated to providing tools to our members to use to further their knowledge, as well as to educate and empower others in their community.

Trans women as a group carry a high burden of HIV. Learn about specific vulnerabilities and prevention steps trans women can prioritize to stay HIV free.

Learn some introductory information about the US's complicated immigration system – and its built-in biases.

What is HIV? Get basic information on HIV, its symptoms, how it is spread, how HIV differs from AIDS, and how getting tested for HIV can help.

The language we use to talk about HIV affects the well-being of people with HIV. Learn about the power of words, and less stigmatizing language for discussing HIV.

Race matters when it comes to HIV – and not just for women of color. Learn about differences in HIV rates by race and why these differences exist.

Understand how HIV specifically affects women: data on the epidemic, living with HIV and HIV treatment, gynecological conditions, and more.

Learn about trans women living with HIV and the many unique issues they face, including some good news about determined resilience.