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Having Children With I Have Hiv
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

if I’m pregnant(I am not currently pregnant or anything,)currently pregnant or anything, and give birth vaginally, do I pass it on to my kids? Do I have to do a C-section in order to not pass it along to my children? Sorry if that’s a dumb question I again have been so sheltered in my life. I feel like I know nothing and I’m now paying for it.🤦🏼‍♀️😰

A myHIVteam Member

Yes!! Thanks!! Sorry for delay !!

What Did You Expect When You Signed Up For This Website?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

There are so many social media websites out there. It's difficult to decide which one to join. What are you looking for or thought this would be,...
when you signed up for myHIVTEAM?

A myHIVteam Member

Talk about "Ultimate Frisbee"🤠. @A myHIVteam Member

How Do You Feel About Where You Live?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I see more people here from many places here in the US, and around the world. I am curious about these places
Are you happy with where you live, or would you move if you could? As a person with HIV, do you receive adequate and compassionate healthcare? Are the people of your community accepting or do you feel discriminated against, if they were to know your status? What is your favorite thing about where you live? Are there nature or historic sites of interest? Anything at all that you would… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I live in East Boston MA. I have an excellent Healthcare team, mostly due to my primary care Dr. He as assemble a great team to treat me. As for my neighborhood it still amazes me the stigma people… read more

Whom Do You Think Of When Needing Some Support?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Whether it be a favorite family member or friend..sometimes a pet...who do you usually call or depend on when , you need advice or company?

A myHIVteam Member

Me myself and I

How Dose One Get Over The Fear Of Infecting Your Partner, This Is To The Point Of Not Being Able To Have A Healthy Sex Life With Them?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

It’s hard but as long as you take your meds everything will be ok. You can’t live in fear all the time. That will put a wedge between you and your partner. To be safe have them to use prep. Set… read more

How Hard Was It For You To Tell Ur Love Ones That You Are Hiv Positive?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I'm scared to let my fam know I am hiv positive... it breaks my heart not having the courage to tell them I know my mom would back me up but it's my dad im scared of he will disowned me an kick me out...

A myHIVteam Member

Well
.u allready know..your the one that has to live with it..I think it's best if u just don't share it!..why hurt them..it only makes life uncomfortable..nobody should tell everything!

Disclosing Status To Family
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

For those of you who have disclosed your status to your family, how did you do it and how did they take it?

For those of you who have not, why not?

A myHIVteam Member

When I told friends one disappeared and a few distanced themselves after attempting to console me, 2 stuck around and educated themselves. This made me feel like it's a burden at first. I did tell my… read more

Does Anyone Else Take Truvada And Tivicay?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

These are the 2meds I'm on I take them once a day and have been undetectable for years... Any complications or side effects?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member omg 😂 I totally understand lol I can't eat nothing it comes right out 😭 but aye at least you know I'm not full of 💩

How Do I Keep My Weight Down On Biktarvi? I've Gained Almost 30 Lbs In 2 Months. I Don't Mind Some Weight Gain Since I Had Gotten To 91 Lbs
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A myHIVteam Member

Gosh! It has never weighed on me like that…… although-I think I have a high metabolism.

When You Just Want To Have Sexual Relations (sex) (no Strings Attached) With Someone Do You Disclose Your Status?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Or do you just protect yourself and partner and have a good time🤔😏

A myHIVteam Member

I know for sure men with HIV in bath houses do not disclose their status. PREP and PEP doesnt help the conversation. I have seen unsafe sex in bathhouses. I have seen even worse without