As an HIV positive person and health educator, PrEP can impact my life in positive and negative ways. If I were in a relationship with an HIV negative individual PrEP would serve as helpful secondary line of defense to protect my partner from contracting HIV. Of course the first line of defense... read more
Having self-respect matters so much when you’re HIV positive. When you have self-respect, living with HIV, you value your healthcare more. You make sure you take your medication if you're on medication, make your doctor’s appointments, use condoms when having sex so you won't infect others or... read more
My doctor definitely influences my adherence to treatment. When my doctor first introduced me to medication, I feared it because I had heard of all the side effects it can have on my body. As a background dancer, model and health educator, I live a very upbeat life and don't want any medications... read more
I encourage anyone who is struggling with their treatment regimen to talk to their provider and explain what complications they’re experiencing. Hopefully, the provider can come up with a solution that both fits this person’s schedule and lifestyle.
My closest friends would describe me as a beacon of hope and as an old soul. My friends have seen me overcome many obstacles in my life including dealing with HIV. Through my experience they know that if you contract HIV, you can live a long and healthy life as long as you take care of yourself... read more
This presidential election is very important to the HIV positive community especially if President Barack Obama is not re-elected. With Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act, HIV positive individuals will be covered throughout the United States. My major concern is if president Barack Obama it... read more
One of the common misconceptions about HIV is that you can tell just by looking at an individual whether they’re HIV positive or not. Back in the early days of epidemic there wasn't medication for HIV positive people and as a result you could see how HIV physically altered a person’s image... read more
