Black women's contributions are regularly ignored or made invisible in the HIV field and in US society in general. This disregard is a symptom of the same cause driving HIV among Black women. Read more about the historical context and solutions for addressing this systemic issue.
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The Well Project interviews Louise Vallace, community advisory board member and A Girl Like Me blogger, for our "Spotlight: Women Making a Difference" series.
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Learn the benefits of starting HIV treatment sooner, and steps to prepare – find a provider, learn HIV basics, and have a positive attitude.
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By definition, an advocate is a person who takes steps to support or recommend a particular cause or policy. For many, getting started is the hard part.
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Pain is common in people living with HIV. Understand common types of pain, what to do if you have pain, and ways to manage or treat pain.
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I come here when things are rough. When my head is so full I have to put it on paper. I can't say that I put it all here.
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Learn how to recognize and deal with some of the most common gut problems for people living with HIV – diarrhea, nausea, gas, and heartburn.
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Learn about the importance of dental care, how using tobacco and/or street drugs affects your mouth, and oral conditions common in people living with HIV.
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Review the list of conditions, including opportunistic infections, that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers AIDS-defining conditions.
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The number of older women living with HIV is growing. Read about aging with HIV, aging-related health challenges, stigma and support, and more.
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Learn about the different ways in which scientists are trying to develop a cure for HIV.
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What is HIV? Get basic information on HIV, its symptoms, how it is spread, how HIV differs from AIDS, and how getting tested for HIV can help.
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Abortion is a normal part of healthcare. Learn more about this safe, common, important procedure that is highly restricted in many parts of the world.
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The Well Project Leadership Exchange is a series connecting thoughtleaders in the HIV community to explore one another's work, activism, and personal experiences.
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We all know that PrEP is an important way to prevent HIV, but did you know that ... PrEP is for people of all ages and in all phases of life experiences.