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Are You Comfortable

By A myHIVteam Member 71 answers

Does Sex Play A Vital Role In Your Life?

By A myHIVteam Member 92 answers

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Does Having Sex, Scare You Now?

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What’s The One Thing You Really Want To Do But Have Never Done So?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI
A myHIVteam Member

Go not got😅😅

September 7, 2019

How Has HIV Been A POSITVE Experience In Your Life?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

I always see how people write how HIV is bad. I always seem to see the negative side, and people talking about the negative things about HIV. Yes usually the negative outweighs the positive, but how has HIV affected you in a positive way?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. I kinda do too and I am wait till I lose my insurance because of preexisting conditions and premiums too high.

May 2, 2018

What's A Common Misconception About HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHIVteam Member

I always thought that stigma was not real until I ran into the first misinformed person, later after some years living with the virus and being a peer educator, it hit me that stigma is both inward… read more

October 10

What's One Thing About HIV You Feel Isn't Talked About Enough?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. A reverse mortgage would allow you to live off the equity in your home until the end of your life, and would immediately alleviate the strain of your mortgage payments. My… read more

July 10, 2023

If You Could Say One Specific Thing To Someone Else That You Learned From HIV, What Would It Be?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

What has HIV done for you?

A myHIVteam Member

I always thought the condom was fine, you just couldn't trust the user! 🤠 @A myHIVteam Member

March 11

What Was Your First Thought?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Whether you are recently diagnosed or a long-term Survivor, we always remember the first time we hear the words, "you are HIV positive"
Do you remember?

A myHIVteam Member

My 2nd. thought was I’m going to die, how long do I have left?

November 8, 2023

Do You Think It's Possible To Find Love Using Social Media Dating Apps?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With the influx of social media platforms around the world including thousands of dating applications, dating today has become a virtual reality 🤪. Do you find it easier or more difficult to meet and greet online or..... do you prefer day to day encounters doing normal routine activities?

This seems to be a very hot topic here on my HIV team, ....your comment is greatly appreciated 👍♥️🤗

A myHIVteam Member

M57fnd2016, thanks but
I am trying to understand what you really wrote.hug you.

July 30, 2022

After Vaccination Is Completed, Will You Continue With The CDC Recommended Protocols To Remain Safe?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii

After you are fully vaccinated will you still continue with wearing a mask, social distance, and avoiding large crowds?
It appears the majority of the team will get vaccinated and I wanted to find out what changes you will make after it's done.
Everyone will adapt to their own "new normal" when things begin to settle and get sorted out.

A myHIVteam Member

No

September 2, 2023

What Kind Of Smartphone Software Do You Have? Android Or Apple (or Other)?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

A friend whom I will not name (see @A myHIVteam Member, I didn't mention your name LMAO) and I have a fun time poking at each other about our superior phone application. My friend (see I still didn't mention you again @A myHIVteam Member) thinks he has the better phone, I say I do. So let's vote on this. What is your smartphone Apple or Android or other? I hope my friend (Whew, almost said your name that time @A myHIVteam Member) don't mind I posted this question, this could get intense. PLEASE… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Android it's in my budget

February 17, 2020

Aging And Birthdays

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

To some this may seem trivial but I think it has a greater impact on those of us who are aging... when our birthdays come , I'm sensing that more family members, friends and even lovers forget it's value ... how our birthdays impacts us who have HIV ...to me, my birthday means resilience , persistence , life and another year well spent ...and I congratulate myself for having achieved that outcome... my birthday is on the 24th and to this day , have not received nor think any of my family… read more

A myHIVteam Member
January 30
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