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

By A myHIVteam Member 44 answers

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Do You Believe In A Higher Power?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Religion and spirituality are two topics that are quite controversial in today's society. Even on this website , we have people who question what a soul and a spirit is. Do you believe in something other than yourself?

A myHIVteam Member

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November 4, 2023

Guys With ED Issues

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Portsmouth, NH

Are there any of you guys out there that can’t get it up because of HIV meds or heart or diabetes . I have all three and it’s almost impossible well until today’s mail delivery I received my electronic masturbater it’s a game changer for me. I figured this could help other men out if it’s wrong please delete the posting

A myHIVteam Member

Since I've been on testosterone replacement gel I've been fortunate and can get it up!

June 12, 2021

How Are You Keeping Up With Your HIV Doc Visits And Labs During The Virus?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

I see my HIV doc every four months on the average, and have labs taken just before each appointment. I will be due for an appointment and getting my labs done soon. From what I understand our medical center and hospital the docs are having virtual appointments with patients. Haven't discussed getting labs with him. Kind of nervous to go into the hospital or medical center even masked up! The medical center uses LabCorp, which I think have their own labs scattered around where you can your… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I do my blood labs every 4 months like clockwork, as i don't like playing Russian roulette with my H.I.V. therapy. Ever since this virus struck me down 23 years ago. I only have a 1 month supply of… read more

October 24, 2020

How Is The “public You” Different From The “private You?”

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

I'm shy and introverted publicly. In private I keep busy and manage to entertain myself with a variety of interests.

June 5, 2019

Disclosing Status To Family

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

For those of you who have disclosed your status to your family, how did you do it and how did they take it?

For those of you who have not, why not?

A myHIVteam Member

When I told friends one disappeared and a few distanced themselves after attempting to console me, 2 stuck around and educated themselves. This made me feel like it's a burden at first. I did tell my… read more

August 23, 2023

What Would Happen If I Just Took Half Of My Biktarvi Pill Every Day Instead Of One?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dracut, MA

I am leaving the country for a few months and got dropped with a bomb with my insurance - they said a few months ago I could have a vacation override but now as I am preparing to leave they have changed their greedy tune and said I can only get two months instead of three. I am preparing to cut my biktarvi doses in half as I have no choice. Will it still work?

A myHIVteam Member

Taking only half of your Biktarvy pill instead of a full one each day is not recommended. According to the prescribing information, Biktarvy must be taken once a day at its full dose to be effective… read more

Tomar solo la mitad de tu pastilla de Biktarvy en lugar de una completa cada día no es recomendable. Según la información de prescripción, Biktarvy debe tomarse una vez al día en su dosis completa… leer más

July 17

Merry Christmas?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

This is my first Christmas being newly diagnosed. It’s Been a long 6 months and just want to thank everyone on here for your support. While we all will not agree on certain topics. I really appreciate your opinions.whatever holiday you celebrate I wish everyone a great holiday and look forward to great conversations in the new year. My question is simple does it get easier?

A myHIVteam Member

It really does. But that first year was pretty tough for me, everything was about HIV. Lots of doc appointments and my brain was 100% on hiv all the time. Now, 15 years later, it’s a small part of who… read more

December 30, 2023

Are You Looking Forward To The Holidays?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, do you look forward to the holidays?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes Thanksgiving... bite of turkey

September 22, 2023

Would You Write A Life Story About HIV And Have It Published?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Some magazines like Body Positive and POZ publish stories about HIV and their surviving partners. Would you do a small autobiography in one of these magazines?

A myHIVteam Member

I have written my story for POZ in 2020 and I made a short film with some college students. I would like to do any story because it will be a lot more to tell

June 4, 2023

........ If You Could Do It All Over Again, Would You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

If it were possible, would you turn back the hands of time or recreate a new beginning?

A myHIVteam Member

Absolutely @A myHIVteam Member... I don't know if we learn much from successes, but failures produce some soul searching.

March 17
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