Laramie R. Smith, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine.
Bridgette Picou, LVN, ACLPN is a passionate advocate for people living with HIV. At the intersections of being a Black woman, a woman aging with HIV, and a healthcare provider, her advocacy goal is to amplify the voices of women and people living with HIV in such a way that they feel seen and heard.
S. Mandisa Moore-O'Neal (she/her) is the Executive Director of CHLP, an abolitionist legal and policy organization that operates within and around the criminal legal and public health systems at the state and federal level to craft just policies that amplify the power of mobilizations for systemic change that are guided by racial, gender, and economic justice.
Cecilia Chung, Senior Advisor at Transgender Law Center, is an internationally recognized leader who advocates for HIV/AIDS awareness and access to care, LGBT equality and equity, and human rights.
So, if you remember my last blog, I shared my pregnancy news and my plans to breastfeed my baby. Well, I breastfed, it didn't last long though, but let's get into this short story.
Learn all about HIV testing: why, when, and where to get tested; types of tests – including at-home tests – and getting your results.
Serodifferent Partners: Dating, Relationships, and Mixed HIV Status
People living with HIV can have loving relationships and great sex with HIV-negative partners. Learn more about dating, intimacy, and long-term partnerships.
Gynecologic Care and HIV: What to Expect and Preparing for Appointments
Learn about GYN care, what to expect with breast and pelvic exams, questions to ask your provider, and more.
Why Language Matters: Facing HIV Stigma in Our Own Words
The language we use to talk about HIV affects the well-being of people with HIV. Learn about the power of words, and less stigmatizing language for discussing HIV.
