... "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"? ...
... Walking through life with HIV isn’t easy or what we asked for, but it makes all the difference to walk this new path with others who understand. Have you found your new normal? ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... Walking through life with HIV isn’t easy or what we asked for, but it makes all the difference to walk this new path with others who understand. Have you found your new normal? ...
... Actor and singer Billy Porter first shared in 2021 that he had been living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since 2007. By speaking out after many years of silence, Porter shows courage and honesty. ...
Billy Porter on Navigating His HIV Diagnosis
... Actor and singer Billy Porter first shared in 2021 that he had been living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since 2007. By speaking out after many years of silence, Porter shows courage and honesty. ...
... I left Louisiana in 1989 to move back to San Pablo, California with my two small daughters, aged almost 6 and almost 4. In October 1989 I was entering the Bay Bridge from San Francisco when the Loma Prieta earthquake happened. The moment I drove onto the bridge, the platform came down. My girls were with me, and my sister was driving. ...
Member Spotlight: What HIV Means To Me
... I left Louisiana in 1989 to move back to San Pablo, California with my two small daughters, aged almost 6 and almost 4. In October 1989 I was entering the Bay Bridge from San Francisco when the Loma Prieta earthquake happened. The moment I drove onto the bridge, the platform came down. My girls were with me, and my sister was driving. ...
... All permanent equipment and tools should be sterilized in an autoclave to prevent the spread of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections between customers.6. Aftercare Is EssentialIf you decide to get a tattoo, remember to take special precautions as you heal. Tattoo healing will take around two weeks. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... All permanent equipment and tools should be sterilized in an autoclave to prevent the spread of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections between customers.6. Aftercare Is EssentialIf you decide to get a tattoo, remember to take special precautions as you heal. Tattoo healing will take around two weeks. ...
... When you claim all of who you are, it’s easier to feel confident about yourself. Find Your TeamAre you or a loved one living with HIV? Consider joining myHIVteam today. On myHIVteam, the social network and online support group for those living with HIV, over 35,000 members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
Tips for Disclosing Your HIV Status to Others
... When you claim all of who you are, it’s easier to feel confident about yourself. Find Your TeamAre you or a loved one living with HIV? Consider joining myHIVteam today. On myHIVteam, the social network and online support group for those living with HIV, over 35,000 members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
... In 2019, Thomas publicly shared his HIV-positive status, a move that made him think he would be ostracized. “This was something that I felt people wouldn’t understand,” he told The Guardian in 2020. However, it turned out to have a positive impact on his life. ...
7 Incredible Athletes With HIV
... In 2019, Thomas publicly shared his HIV-positive status, a move that made him think he would be ostracized. “This was something that I felt people wouldn’t understand,” he told The Guardian in 2020. However, it turned out to have a positive impact on his life. ...