Tim’m West – Educator, community builder and lifelong HIV advocate “When I tested positive at 26, I didn’t imagine 50. So, turning 50 was a spiritual moment for me. I realized I still have a lot of my life I get to plan.” As the current Executive Director of the...
6 tips to finding a healthcare provider Often excluded or wrongly identified in HIV research, we want to set the stage for transgender women to break down barriers to their HIV care. One in seven transgender women live with HIV, so if you’re positive or know someone...
Five steps for safer sex while HIV+ If you’re HIV positive, you can still have safe sex – it just takes a few precautions. Reduce the risk of transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by following these tips below: Open up before getting down....
Four tips for managing mental health after finding out you’re HIV positive Confusion, anger, depression, and shock are normal emotions to experience following a positive HIV diagnosis. Your world may feel uprooted as this new diagnosis is a completely life-changing...
There’s no one-size-fits-all regimen for HIV – know your options Recently diagnosed with HIV? Living with a positive status and interested in changing your treatment regimens? Looking to support a loved one? It’s important to know your HIV treatment...
Can I have a child If I am HIV positive? Ready to start a family? Whether it is you or your partner with HIV, know there are ways to have a safe pregnancy. It just takes information and a connection to the right care. HIV and fertility While HIV can affect your...