... Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
... Some may be accepting and supportive. “I’ve dated men who are positive and one who was not. I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... Some may be accepting and supportive. “I’ve dated men who are positive and one who was not. I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. ...
... Morning everyone, accepting the change in weather today. Hold to your boundaries without apology. YOU ARE LOVED."Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on myHIVteam. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... Morning everyone, accepting the change in weather today. Hold to your boundaries without apology. YOU ARE LOVED."Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on myHIVteam. ...
... For example: Keep your feet clean and dry. Air out sweaty shoes before wearing them again. Regularly trim nails to keep them short. Onychomycosis is treated with antifungal therapy, whether that’s a pill taken by mouth or a cream or ointment applied to the nail. ...
4 Ways HIV May Affect Your Nails
... For example: Keep your feet clean and dry. Air out sweaty shoes before wearing them again. Regularly trim nails to keep them short. Onychomycosis is treated with antifungal therapy, whether that’s a pill taken by mouth or a cream or ointment applied to the nail. ...
... I started wondering if I could get clean... but if I could, what would I do? I hadn't had a job in about eight years. I had child support arrears piling up, and I had never tried to get a driver's license in all my life. I put myself in rehab and started to clean up my life in 2008. ...
Member Spotlight: There Is Life With HIV, and I Am Proof
... I started wondering if I could get clean... but if I could, what would I do? I hadn't had a job in about eight years. I had child support arrears piling up, and I had never tried to get a driver's license in all my life. I put myself in rehab and started to clean up my life in 2008. ...
... Don’t cover it again with another bandage or attempt to clean it with harsh cleansers (like rubbing alcohol or peroxide). Instead, gently wash the area, and gently pat it dry with a paper towel.Keeping the area clean is essential, so wash and dry your tattoo carefully three times per day for the first week or two. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... Don’t cover it again with another bandage or attempt to clean it with harsh cleansers (like rubbing alcohol or peroxide). Instead, gently wash the area, and gently pat it dry with a paper towel.Keeping the area clean is essential, so wash and dry your tattoo carefully three times per day for the first week or two. ...
... Importantly, their care team should ensure access to clean water, safe formula, and donor breast milk (if available). If you have HIV and are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, the first step is to talk with a trusted HIV specialist and OB-GYN about treatment and preventing transmission to your baby. ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... Importantly, their care team should ensure access to clean water, safe formula, and donor breast milk (if available). If you have HIV and are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, the first step is to talk with a trusted HIV specialist and OB-GYN about treatment and preventing transmission to your baby. ...
... Even if they look clean, razors and toothbrushes can have small traces of blood on them and should not be shared with others. Enter Cell 2 Content Here... Enter Cell 3 Content Here... Enter Cell 4 Content Here... Enter Cell 5 Content Here... Enter Cell 6 Content Here... 5. Avoid Opportunistic InfectionsNo one likes getting sick. ...
HIV and Living With Family: 6 Tips for Safety
... Even if they look clean, razors and toothbrushes can have small traces of blood on them and should not be shared with others. Enter Cell 2 Content Here... Enter Cell 3 Content Here... Enter Cell 4 Content Here... Enter Cell 5 Content Here... Enter Cell 6 Content Here... 5. Avoid Opportunistic InfectionsNo one likes getting sick. ...
... harmful oral bacteria Corticosteroid cream to treat canker sores or ulcers Antiviral pills to reduce healing time for symptoms of herpes infection Antifungal pills, lozenges, or mouthwash Minor surgery or cryosurgery to freeze or remove warts or other growths 5. ...
8 Tips for Preventing HIV Gum, Teeth, and Oral Problems
... harmful oral bacteria Corticosteroid cream to treat canker sores or ulcers Antiviral pills to reduce healing time for symptoms of herpes infection Antifungal pills, lozenges, or mouthwash Minor surgery or cryosurgery to freeze or remove warts or other growths 5. ...
... It’s most important to be as consistent as you can, have patience, and work up to your goals slowly and on your own timeline. If none of these interventions work, ask your doctor if a sleep aid might be a good idea. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... It’s most important to be as consistent as you can, have patience, and work up to your goals slowly and on your own timeline. If none of these interventions work, ask your doctor if a sleep aid might be a good idea. ...
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