Month: November 2019

+SCIENCE

+SCIENCE: Ask the Doctor – Which HIV Medication is right for me?

Dr. Anu answers any and all medical questions about HIV/AIDS. Today’s questions: Which HIV medication is right for you? Of course, always speak with your medical provider about any questions or issues you might be having . Adhering to your medication not only helps you live a long healthy life but also helps any partners you might have. Here are some useful links to dig … Continue reading +SCIENCE: Ask the Doctor – Which HIV Medication is right for me?

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+LOVE

+LOVE: Ask the Doctor – When should you share your status when dating?

Dr. Chris Donaghue answers any and all questions about HIV/AIDS. Today’s question: When do you tell someone that you’re HIV positive? Dr. Chris Donaghue walks through the pros and cons of choosing when to share your status. Here are some useful links to dig deeper on the topics mentioned: Treatment as Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/art/index.html U=U https://www.preventionaccess.org PrEP https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html PEP https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/pep/index.html Continue reading +LOVE: Ask the Doctor – When should you share your status when dating?

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+FUN

+FUN: Sage Advice

Rum Renegade Cocktail Recipe:3 Parts Chardonnay1 Part Club SodaSage IceLime Twist About Raif: On his 27th birthday, Raif’s greatest fear came to life when he was diagnosed with AIDS. Realizing his ‘victim mindset’ he was determined to change and regain control of his life. Seven years later, Raif is now a pro natural competitive physique bodybuilder. And in realizing that so few role models existed … Continue reading +FUN: Sage Advice

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+FIRST: Zainab Kahaye

Zainab’s story isn’t just about HIV, it’s about stigma, shame and immigration – and the power to overcome everything life has thrown at you. Zainab escaped a brutal civil war in Somalia after being married at 12, mothering 6 children and enduring female circumcision only to discover while undergoing testing at an immigration detention center that she is HIV+. Most would have given up. She … Continue reading +FIRST: Zainab Kahaye

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+TALK SHOW

+TALK: Access RX

Thinking about medication, and how to pay for it, can be daunting after being getting back a reactive HIV test. That’s why we’re talking about access to medications, even if you think you can’t afford them. There is always a way. Watch this episode of +TALK – and explore the links below for more information. Talking about HIV openly and frankly will help end the … Continue reading +TALK: Access RX

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+SCIENCE

+SCIENCE: Ask the Doctor – How long does it take to show symptoms of HIV after being exposed?

Dr. Anu answers any and all medical questions about HIV/AIDS. Today’s questions: How long does it take to show symptoms of HIV after being exposed? Of course, always speak with your medical provider about any questions or issues you might be having . Adhering to your medication not only helps you live a long healthy life but also helps any partners you might have. Here … Continue reading +SCIENCE: Ask the Doctor – How long does it take to show symptoms of HIV after being exposed?

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+LOVE

+LOVE: Ask the Doctor – How do you tell someone you’re HIV+?

Dr. Chris Donaghue answers any and all questions about HIV/AIDS. Today’s question: How do you tell someone that you’re HIV positive? Dr. Chris Donaghue answers the question, and helps navigate through the potential stigma of disclosing status. Here are some useful links to dig deeper on the topics mentioned: Treatment as Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/art/index.html U=U https://www.preventionaccess.org PrEP https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html PEP https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/pep/index.html Continue reading +LOVE: Ask the Doctor – How do you tell someone you’re HIV+?

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