Living with HIV not only takes a toll on the body but on mental health too. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can be spread through sexual contact, the sharing of needles or genital body fluids, and even before birth through breastfeeding. HIV reduces immunity by eliminating …
Category Archives: Living with HIV
Safe Sex for Poz People
A few sex tips for HIV-positive people universally apply to everyone. However, there is one thing that every person living with HIV should know: anyone can have safe sex, no matter their status. And sometimes, people with HIV might ask, “Is anal sex safe for gay and heterosexual people who are HIV-positive?” The answer is …
People With HIV and Passing a Drug Test
Living with HIV in today’s society can be difficult. With so many restrictions imposed on people infected with the virus, it can be difficult to cope with. We will explore many facets of the HIV community, such as who they are, the challenges they encounter, and how they deal with them. In this post, we …
Where Can I Find a Syringe Disposal Box?
It’s against the law to throw syringes in the garbage. Instead, drop discarded syringes and sharps containers at any of the free 24-hour sharps drop boxes listed below. Do not dispose of medical sharps or other waste in syringe disposal boxes intended for community disposal. Syringe drop boxes are available 24 hours a day at …