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Does Having Sex, Scare You Now?

By A myHIVteam Member 99 answers

What Is One Of Your Favorite Pastimes, Eg, A Hobby That You Enjoy Doing... To Get Your Mind Off Something That's Bothering You?

By A myHIVteam Member 74 answers

What Did You Expect When You Signed Up For This Website?

By A myHIVteam Member 44 answers

Does Sex Play A Vital Role In Your Life?

By A myHIVteam Member 92 answers
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Would You Shelter Back In Place . Have You Adjusted To This New Normal?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Given the rise in current covid-19 infections, there is a strong possibility that states will revert to stage 3 of shelter-in-place. Are you ready ?

A myHIVteam Member

For me it's not a matter of being ready it's more of the possibility of staying alive, and if that's what it takes then so be it.

October 26, 2022

Have You Changed Any Plans Because Of The Coronavirus?

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Edmore, MI
A myHIVteam Member

My granddaughter and great grandson were supposed to come last August, my daughter in June and this Christmas and I was also planning a trip to see cousins in Milan Italy. All scrapped. Luckily my… read more

February 6, 2021

Once Your State Finally Lifts Their Stay At Home Orders, What Is The First Thing You Will Do?

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

Not my state that has issues - all the states around me however don’t want my state to visit - i took the test and have the paper work - i am neg for Covid 19 - (family visiting - need to take it) but… read more

September 1, 2020

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

Interviewing MJ would be great for TV, magazines, etc but not necessary
Straight, gay or otherwise following safe and medical compliance is the key
As people living with HIV we must be reminded we… read more

April 11, 2023

Do You Know, Think You Know, Or Have No Idea About How You Got This HIV Virus?

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

I got infected sometime between 1979 and 1983 when first moved to San Francisco. I used to go bathhouses.

March 26

Who On This Site Has Been Diagnosed With HIV For 23 Or More Years?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

For the long term survivors who have 23 or more years diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, what would you like to say to the newly diagnosed people today? What kind of advice would you give them?

A myHIVteam Member

1993, they’ll take my shoes off I guess I at least 30 years

September 22

Do You Have Trouble Finding Someone To Date Because Of HIV And/or Your Age? How Do You Handle It?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Albuquerque, NM

I live in a under-educated part of the country, where if you are honest you are typically shunned. As long as they don't know, all seems to be well. Ignorance is indeed bliss.

I find that at 56 I have become completely comfortable with the man I am and with what I need from a mate. It seems that this clarity coupled with my status creates a very difficult set of circumstances which makes meeting someone both compatible and mutually attracted even harder.

Anyone else experience similar… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, but that ok I guess

March 27

Can You Or Would You Forgive?..

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Given the opportunity to know (for those of us infected through person-to-person contact ) whom it was that spread the virus to you , would you or have you forgiven that person?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes! I was dx’d in 1985 & I come from an era when everyone was very promiscuous! I can’t point the finger at any one person!

March 5

Does Sex Play A Vital Role In Your Life?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

As we grow older our libido lessens. Trials have proven that HIV in the long-term does lessen our sex drive.
Is sex important to you in your current relationship? Does it play a factor when dating?

A myHIVteam Member

I don't know. I'll be 60 next year and I still… 🍆 on a regular basis…. anyway!! That's probably why I now care for other people's dogs. Keeps my heart & mind and most of my time occupied on what's… read more

November 10 (edited)

What Do You Look Forward To Accomplishing In 2023?

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

i would like to b able to work in my home and not have to go to work where i feel misberal and be little and called a lair and get dirty looks just because the person doesnt like me.if anyone knows… read more

June 9, 2023
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