... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... — HIV.gov Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening — U.S. ...
... Keep all your appointments with your HIV care team. Get all labs drawn on time. Report any side effects or symptoms to your doctor so they may be addressed promptly. ...
... PrEP can provide an additional layer of protection and peace of mind for both you and your partner. A health care provider can help you determine if PrEP is a suitable option for your relationship.Keep in mind that PrEP protects only against HIV, not other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... PrEP can provide an additional layer of protection and peace of mind for both you and your partner. A health care provider can help you determine if PrEP is a suitable option for your relationship.Keep in mind that PrEP protects only against HIV, not other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. ...
... Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. How do you stop fear from taking over? Join the conversation below. ...
... When people with HIV maintain a consistent undetectable viral load by taking ART, there is considered to be no real risk of infecting an HIV-negative person by having sex, and PrEP may no longer be needed.Keep in mind that if you or your partner had an exposure and received a negative test result, it is still possible to spread the virus if the testing ...
HIV-Negative Facts: Can You Get HIV if You and Your Partner Are Negative?
... When people with HIV maintain a consistent undetectable viral load by taking ART, there is considered to be no real risk of infecting an HIV-negative person by having sex, and PrEP may no longer be needed.Keep in mind that if you or your partner had an exposure and received a negative test result, it is still possible to spread the virus if the testing ...
... It’s also crucial to verify that you or your partner do in fact have undetectable virus before taking any risks. As one myHIVteam member wrote, “If we are close enough to sleep together, we are close enough to see your numbers in print.”It’s best to play it safe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy sex. ...
Can Straight People Get HIV? Risk of Infection From Vaginal Sex
... It’s also crucial to verify that you or your partner do in fact have undetectable virus before taking any risks. As one myHIVteam member wrote, “If we are close enough to sleep together, we are close enough to see your numbers in print.”It’s best to play it safe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy sex. ...
... With the current advances in treatment for HIV, it has become a manageable chronic condition, which can put a person’s mind at ease when going in for testing. Yet, when you hear the words “It’s positive” and “Your positive result has been confirmed,” it’s obviously life-changing. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... With the current advances in treatment for HIV, it has become a manageable chronic condition, which can put a person’s mind at ease when going in for testing. Yet, when you hear the words “It’s positive” and “Your positive result has been confirmed,” it’s obviously life-changing. ...