What to Know Right Now About COVID-19 Booster Shots and HIV
The federal government has prioritized a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for certain immunocompromised people. What does that mean for people living with HIV?
If These mRNA Vaccines Are So Great, Why Don’t We Have One for HIV Yet?
Believe us, folks are trying. But wily HIV presents unique challenges to creating an effective vaccine.
The Best Way to Recover from HIV Blood Work
It’s common for people living with HIV to feel drained following blood work. Oni Blackstock, M.D., M.H.S., offers ways to minimize the effects.
Queer People Need Casual Dating
Queer people should be more open to casually dating to explore dating practices.
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An Interview With Black AIDS Institute Founder Phill Wilson
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TheBody sat down and spoke with HIV+ adult performer and activist Boomer Banks to talk about the OnlyFans porn reversal and what it's like working in the adult entertainment industry.
Many Folks Who Finally Disclose Their HIV Status Discover New Freedom
“I feel my heart releasing,” the actor Billy Porter said when he ended his 14-year silence earlier this year. Every day, folks who are newly living openly with HIV experience what he's talking about.
Black Men on Untreated HIV and Erectile Dysfunction
Five Black same-gender-loving men share how untreated HIV devastated their sex lives.
Antibiotics To Prevent STIs? Data Suggests It's OK
Further trials are underway to cement the idea and make sure resistance doesn’t occur. But “doxyPrEP” has already become a thing.
Shattering the Stigma and Shame Around HIV and Mental Illness With Self-Love
There is a lot of stigma and shame following a medical diagnosis, like HIV or a mental illness. Self-love can help defeat that shame.
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Game Changers in HIV: Bryan C. Jones
Bryan C. Jones is addressing the social and structural disparities that play a part in the HIV epidemic. "If we don't start having a real conversation about white privilege ... we'll never get ahead of this fight."
Bridging the Gap: How a Great HIV Care Provider Can Change Your Life
When Jeremiah Johnson was kicked out of the Peace Corps after his HIV diagnosis, he was angry, scared, ashamed, and struggling to figure out his next steps. Then he met Benjamin Young, M.D.
HIV Care Providers Wish Their Patients Would Ask Them These Questions
Sure, there's all the usual stuff it's important to talk about, like lab results and HIV treatment options. But what else should you ask your HIV care provider that could end up improving your health?
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