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When talking about sexual fluids, the list is usually reduced to two: semen and vaginal fluid. However, there is another intimate liquid that is remembered only when it is believed that it can cause problems, such as an unwanted pregnancy; This is the pre-ejaculatory fluid. Also
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Well-being and sexual health include all kinds of relationships, and love between women is no exception. Whether or not you identify as lesbian or bisexual, if you have erotic and/or affective relationships with other women, it is important to attend to certain aspects of your
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Today, the discussion about gender identity, sexual orientation and other related concepts is more open. Only a few decades ago, you could only be a heterosexual man and a heterosexual woman, and the ways of being so were also reduced to a few. However, the freedom
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When talking about sex education, it is sometimes questioned whether it is appropriate or not, how it will affect the lives of adolescents, or whether it should be taught at school or at home. It seems to be a discussion about fathers and mothers and
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You woke up and no matter how hard you try, you can't remember what happened last night, but your clothes aren't in place or you can see signs of sexual intercourse on your body, but you're not sure how it happened. Whether you are a man
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Sexual practices that involve the anus are overshadowed by a great taboo. It is not a subject that everyone wants to talk about, but it is one that many of them have doubts about and it is not always easy to find the answers. Among the
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a public health problem not only because they spread easily and cause immediate discomfort, but also because they can have serious long-term consequences. Whether they are fungi, bacteria, parasites or viruses, untreated STIs often progress to cause damage to the genitals,
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A mature and divorced woman meets a 19-year-old girl, with whom a love that is difficult to explain for its time will emerge. If among your resolutions for this New Year is to read more books, a different option is Carol, a novel by the
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The importance of preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is not only that they are annoying, but also that they can have long-term consequences and even be an obstacle to a woman's fertility. Some harmful microorganisms that are sexually transmitted can “climb” up the female
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Since its emergence as an epidemic, HIV has affected much more groups of the population that were already stigmatized before, and one of them is that of people who use injection drugs. But something that these forty years of the pandemic have taught us is that
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Although the current outbreak of Monkeypox or mpox is affecting men who have sex with men (MSM) to a greater extent, this is not the only group of the population that is at risk. In the same way that this message has had to be repeated
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Although they study for many years, not all health professionals are prepared to talk about sexual health. As incredible as it may seem, medical schools don't spend much time addressing this aspect of human nature, except from a biological perspective. This is why it can be
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In recent years, HIV statistics have begun to make visible a particularly vulnerable population: transgender people. It has been observed that especially Trans women are exposed to a much higher risk of contracting HIV than any other population. If you are a Trans person living in
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Sexual activity is an aspect of life that we cannot ignore. It is one of the most important components for people's well-being, which is why its practice is more accepted and discussed today than it was a few decades ago. And although it is an undeniable
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Sexuality is such a taboo subject that it is difficult to find a space to talk about it comfortably and safely. This is why when we have any questions about this area, we feel that we are the only ones in the world who are
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Aunque puede ir en contra de la idea romántica de permanecer en un largo abrazo después de las relaciones sexuales, hay muchas voces que recomiendan ir a orinar lo más pronto posible. ¿Sabes de dónde viene esta sugerencia? Previniendo infecciones urinarias La salida del aparato urinario se
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Testosterone is the sex hormone responsible for men developing masculine sexual characteristics, such as the deepening of the voice, the development of muscles, the growth of facial and body hair and the production of sperm. It is true that testosterone is also present in women, but
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Sexual activity with a stable partner can provide pleasure, a greater degree of intimacy and even strengthen the commitment that one person feels with the other. However, sometimes we have very fanciful ideas about how these encounters should be, and it is not very often
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Information gaps on sex education are filled with myths and stereotypes that distort the way we view sexuality. And one of the most entrenched myths is the one that indicates that sexual intercourse is focused on penetration, either vaginal or anal. If you choose to move
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Information on sexuality remains limited, even in the midst of this age where knowledge on countless topics is just a click away. However, not all people have the same access to the Internet or to the technological tools that allow them to access this information,
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When talking about any topic that involves the adjective “sexual”, the genital area of ​​the body immediately comes to mind. We can also associate it with pleasure or intimacy. And if we say “sexual health”, perhaps we are mainly thinking about how to avoid infections that
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When talking about precautions during sexual intercourse, the main protagonists are usually sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The purpose of condoms is to protect you from microorganisms that pass from one person to another through this route and that can cause significant health damage. Some of these
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Four decades ago we saw the birth of the myth that HIV only affected groups stigmatized by society, especially homosexual men, people who inject drugs and people dedicated to the sex trade. However, the facts have shown that the virus does not distinguish gender, age, skin
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Monkeypox is spreading throughout the world without, to date, strong measures being taken to stop it. The good news is that it is not a new virus, since it had already been identified about five decades ago, in some African countries. The bad new is not
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The moment and the way in which each person exercises their sexuality must be a strictly personal decision, but, unfortunately, there are many external factors that influence this area of ​​life. From the pressure of friends or their partner to the difficulty in accessing such an
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When it comes to prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), everything tends to focus on sex between a man and a woman. A second group of concern is men who have sex with men, but the conversation usually ends there. This discourse that does not mention
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For a long time, sex before marriage has been socially rejected. In an effort to contain this activity, a series of myths have been created around sexual relations, myths that sought to frighten and thus cause people not to think about trying it. Currently, the conversation
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Si buscas en la web, hay mucha información sobre cómo protegerte de las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS), pero tal vez no encuentres datos tan confiables acerca de qué hacer una vez que ya has sido diagnosticado con una. Quizás la vergüenza de visitar a un
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Moisture, heat, softness, suction. The mouth is a highly erotic organ, so it is not surprising that oral stimulation is such a popular practice. However, have you thought about where you put your mouth? Enjoy with caution It's true: if we wanted sexual relations to be totally
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En un escenario ideal, la sexualidad debería comenzar con protección (específicamente, condón), en un ambiente de respeto, buena comunicación y placer. Lamentablemente, la realidad es distinta, y gran parte de la población sigue arrastrando prejuicios y estereotipos que no han aportado nada para que las
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What was almost unthinkable 35 years ago has become much more common today. More than three decades ago, people who had been diagnosed with HIV struggled to maintain their anonymity. They feared not only physical death, but also "social death", as the Mexican writer Carlos Monsivais
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We have all seen an advertisement for some ointment to treat cold sores, those annoying sores that appear, for example, when we had a very high fever due to an infection. Yet when we start hearing that the herpes virus is a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué precisamente en junio es el mes del orgullo y se celebra formar parte de la diversidad sexual? Aquí te lo contamos. Cada vez con más naturalidad, las grandes marcas se pintan con los colores del arcoíris justo al empezar
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People with disabilities are becoming more and more visible. In many countries, the entire urban space must take into account people who have difficulties walking or seeing, for example. However, there is a disability that "is not seen", which places the people who experience it in
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Few surgical interventions have as much social significance as circumcision. The removal of the foreskin, that thin skin that covers the glans, has had various cultural and religious implications throughout history. But it was at the beginning of the 21st century that it took on an
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The skin of the scrotum (the bag that contains the testicles) is different from that of the rest of the body. It is almost never exposed to the sun, it is kept in a humid environment, it is thinner than other areas, and it is
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When we talk about sex, everything tends to revolve around the penis. If there is an erect penis, then there penetration, and if there is a penetration, then there we count with intercourse, most people seems to think. There are even some beliefs that if
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Women know they should have a Pap test to prevent cervical cancer, but have you ever heard of the anal Pap test? It is a very similar test that, as its name implies, is performed in the anus. But it doesn't hurt to remember what the
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An intense and irrational fear of objects, situations or people is called a phobia. Is it possible for people who do not follow the established canons about a man or a woman "should be" generating this type of reaction?
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A very serious question that many people may have asked themselves, at least once in their lives, is whether something that enters their body, either through the vagina or the anus, can be "lost" inside the body. For some this idea could cause laughter, but the
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It does not matter whether it is a man or a woman, the anus is an organ that works the same way for all people. Or at least it should be, and thus explorations of sexual pleasure have led many, regardless of their sexual orientation,
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Stereotypes about what is expected of a woman are still deeply rooted in the Latin American region. They do not only dictate how they should behave, but also who they should associate with or love (i.e., men). But romantic love between women is a reality,
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According to the Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy, the main definition of “consent” is “to allow something or condescend to do it”. In recent years, with the expansion of the feminist movement and campaigns like #MeToo, sexual consent has been put at the center
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In a simple way, we could divide people into two groups: those who exercise and those who hate it. The very idea of ​​running, swimming or lifting weights seems like a nightmare to them and they prefer avoiding it at all costs. If this is
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Any excess is harmful, and this also includes the amount of information. Since the internet is accessible to many more people, it is easy to get lost in the immensity of data on any subject
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How do you see yourself at 50 years old? Perhaps with a good professional position, or traveling around the world, or seeing your children leaving for college. You can count with many dreams and plans, but surely one of them is not to be diagnosed
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Desde hace cuatro décadas, cuando el sida y el VIH aparecieron en el panorama mundial, nos vimos en la necesidad de hablar más claramente sobre la sexualidad, no sólo dentro del matrimonio, como se pensaba que debía ser, sino fuera o antes de éste, o
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Hoy en día, dos o tres íconos son suficientes para proponer un acto sexual, pero en el repertorio nos hace falta un protagonista: el emoji de condón. ¿A cuántas potenciales parejas has conocido por Internet? Ya sea a través de aplicaciones de citas o simplemente interactuando
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Todavía persiste la idea de que si alguien “se ve sano” o “se porta bien”, entonces podemos bajar la guardia frente a las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS), pero nada está más lejos de la realidad. La salud sexual no tiene que ver con la moral
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Sabemos bien que nuestro mejor aliado para prevenir infecciones de transmisión sexual como el VIH es el condón, pero a veces nos olvidamos de que éste no viene solo. Su pareja ideal es (como toda buena pareja) una que potencia sus bondades y lo ayuda
Living well with HIV

As with many other chronic diseases, receiving an HIV diagnosis can be a great shock, in part because it has not been possible to overcome the stigma surrounding the infection, which is related to certain groups in society or certain practices that are judged in
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HIV infection without any treatment leads, in a high percentage, to death. However, today there is no doubt that antiretroviral treatment saves lives and allows people with HIV to have a quality and life expectancy very similar to that of the general population. Even knowing all
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"Having so much information nowadays, how is it possible that you have not used a condom?" seems to be the favorite question of adults when they refer to some unwanted consequence of sexual activity experienced by young people. From an unplanned pregnancy to HIV infection, it
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Once you have started antiretroviral treatment, it will be necessary to check that it is working well. To do this, every three or four months you must undergo blood tests that evaluate some levels in your body. The goal of HIV treatment is to stop the
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When we hear about mourning, we usually associate it with death. The loss of a relative, a friend, or a pet is an intense and painful moment that we must go through. But how much do we know about duels of other types? For example,
Living well with HIV

People with disabilities face a particular risk of HIV infection due to the social disadvantages they live with every day. From the lack of specialized health services to sexual violence, this is a highly vulnerable population that deserves direct attention. As explained by the Pan American
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Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal pain are so common that we sometimes overlook them, however, it is important to pay attention to them, especially when you are living with HIV, as they may indicate a serious condition, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Living well with HIV

Forgetting names, dates or the address where you live are just some of the manifestations of dementia. It is usually thought that this disorder is a natural part of aging, however, it is not normal and can even appear in young people as an affectation
Living well with HIV

According to sociology, stigma is a condition or trait that is attributed to a person and that causes society to classify them in a group of which they have a negative opinion. Unfortunately, the stigma that still persists around HIV leads to the idea that
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Starting in 1996, when the first treatment scheme to stop HIV was created, people began to talk about this infection as something manageable, which had become a chronic disease “like diabetes”. The latter is a disease characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin, which processes
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If you are living with HIV, you know that some symptoms in your body may be indicating something else. And you also know that you should pay special attention to the health of your mouth, since the mucosa that covers it can be quite vulnerable
Living well with HIV

Has it happened to you that you run your fingers through your neck and notice lumps, as well as some pain, just below your jaw, at the level of your ears? If you have already gone through some health problems, you know that there are
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Rash has been one of the symptoms traditionally associated with HIV infection. It is true that there may be a rash in the first few weeks after transmission, however we cannot think that any (or all) rash is related to this virus.No type of rash
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease whose main symptom is skin rashes, which are very striking due to their intense red color and scaling, which cause significant repercussions on the self-esteem of those who suffer from it. Until recently it was considered a skin disease that could
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In recent years, research has shown that people with HIV experience accelerated cellular aging, regardless of whether or not they are on antiretroviral therapy. Unlike those without HIV, people with the virus appear to have age-related conditions and diseases long before the general population. For example, heart
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Thanks to the high efficacy of antiretroviral treatments, more and more people with HIV are reaching old age, which is posing new challenges for their health care. Although the infection can be controlled with medication, bringing the quality of life closer to that of people
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If you have just received an HIV diagnosis, it is very likely that your medical team has told you that, as long as you do not reach an undetectable level of virus in your blood and you are not with a partner who is in
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Pain is one of the health problems that most deteriorates people's quality of life and the worst thing is that it is totally subjective, that is, there is no technological tool capable of measuring the amount of pain that a person feels, so that it
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Since the emergence of the new coronavirus pandemic at the end of 2019, scientists around the world began to explore all kinds of already known drugs in an attempt to treat the infection. From antivirals used for respiratory viruses to anticancer drugs, they went through stages
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In the first moments of the HIV pandemic, at the beginning of the 1980s, there were very marked roles for those involved in the problem. Infectology specialists (mainly men, but also many women) provided the best care they could to people with a hitherto unknown
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Feeding a baby with breast milk is the general recommendation, since the benefits of this practice are always talked about, not only in terms of nutrition but also in the close relationship that is created between mother and child. However, there are various reasons for which
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It's well known that the right foods help improve people's health and well-being, but it's also true that we don't always make the best choices about what we put on our plates. For people living with HIV, it is very important to understand the importance of
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If you have read or heard anything about how HIV infection works, you will know that its target within the body are certain cells of the immune system called CD4 T-lymphocytes. By infecting these cells and using them as a kind of 'incubator' to replicate, the
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When you live with HIV, it is possible that at some point you will be offered to participate in a research protocol. If you have never heard of something like this, here we tell you everything. Diseases with special consequences, such as HIV, cancer or, more
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It is very difficult to find a drug that does not have side effects. They can be very mild or infrequent, but if it is a laboratory-made substance, it is likely to have some consequence that is not the main purpose for which it was
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You have been diagnosed with HIV and now you must take another big step, perhaps more important than going for a test: start and adhere to antiretroviral treatment. Adherence to long-term treatment is one of the greatest challenges in care, since taking medication for life
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People who receive an HIV diagnosis begin to reflect on the people around them, assessing who they can trust and who they can't. Sometimes the family is not the first option to talk openly about the diagnosis, even other times the partner is not the
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You received a positive diagnosis of HIV and, after processing the news and deciding to take action on it, you finally have your first medical appointment at the specialized service. This can generate some stress, especially due to the lack of knowledge of what you
Living well with HIV

La infección simultánea por el VIH y por el virus de la hepatitis C (VHC) es bastante frecuente en el mundo. Por ejemplo, los Institutos Nacionales de Salud de Estados Unidos calculan que el 21% de las personas que viven con VIH en ese país
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Consuming illegal substances (or some legal ones) is not beneficial for anyone, but we must accept that it is a reality for many people, and that among people living with HIV the situation is not different. However, there are some particular conditions that make important to
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The global health crisis has made very clear the importance of vaccines in saving lives. Although very often these substances are related to young children, we must not forget that adults also need to be immunized against certain germs. Since vaccines, in general, are used to
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AIDS, that is, the serious stage of HIV infection, is characterized by the presence of an immune system so weak that it is not capable of dealing with other series of illnesses and infections, known as opportunistic infections. Among those opportunistic infections, one of the most
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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by a bacterium, which is an alarm signal to suspect that someone who has it has HIV, since tuberculosis is considered an opportunistic infection, defining AIDS. According to an article published on the Healthline portal, tuberculosis can be very difficult
Living well with HIV

When you have already assimilated that you live with HIV and that you will have to take lifelong treatment to stay healthy, they give you the news that you have diabetes. What to do now? As you know, antiretroviral treatment, which began to be used in
Living well with HIV

Rheumatic diseases are a set of disorders that mainly affect the bones, tendons, ligaments, joints and muscles; that is, the bone and muscle system, responsible for the mobility of the body. For people living with HIV, rheumatic diseases present themselves in a specific way, either caused
Living well with HIV

Secrets are a heavy burden for those who carry them. Knowing something important and at the same time forbidden can consume our tranquility and peace of mind. A positive HIV diagnosis could be one of those heavy secrets. When you receive your test result and learn
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Even though four decades have passed since HIV was discovered, it is still necessary to remember that this virus and the syndrome called AIDS are not the same thing. And do you know what that difference consists of? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the infectious
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For reasons that are still not entirely clear, people with HIV have higher rates of cancer than those without the virus. Several studies have found that those living with HIV, even with the infection controlled thanks to antiretroviral treatment, are more likely to develop cancers
Living well with HIV

Just like other chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure, an HIV diagnosis changes the way you may consider life. Knowing that from now you will live with a new condition, with lifelong treatment, it is something difficult to assimilate. The news that you
Living well with HIV

If we look at any OTC drug packaging, we may see a section called "Drug Interactions." This is nothing more than the reaction that can occur when taking two or more medications at the same time, and it can have important consequences. In the case of
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Once you have received an HIV diagnosis, it is ideal to begin medical care as soon as possible. This will allow the infection to be controlled as soon as possible and thus prevent your immune system, and your health in general, from being significantly affected
Living well with HIV

Thanks to antiretroviral treatments, today people with HIV have the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to have children, since, if they want to start a family, the right treatment will help the baby to be born free of the virus.
Living well with HIV

“Si me diagnosticaron VIH, ¿cuánto tiempo puedo esperar para empezar mi tratamiento?”, es una de las preguntas más frecuentes que hacen las personas que reciben esta noticia. La respuesta corta es: nada. No deberías esperar nada. Actualmente, el estándar a seguir es la regla “test &
Living well with HIV

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has given some regions a break, many people are returning to travel more calmly. Whether for vacation or for work reasons, international travel is registering more movement. If you, as a person living with HIV, are going to do such activity,
Living well with HIV

If antiretroviral drugs are not taken in the amount and for the length of time prescribed, it is very likely that HIV will find an opportunity to replicate and continue to damage the immune system.
Living well with HIV

Medical science has developed hundreds of tests to measure, evaluate and detect all kinds of things, but there is no laboratory test for pain. Although the mechanisms by which it occurs are known, quantifying it depends entirely on the perception of the sufferer. Although it doesn’t
Living well with HIV

Si eres mujer y vives con el VIH, probablemente te preocupe tu menstruación. Recordemos que la sangre es uno de los fluidos corporales donde más concentración de virus existe, por lo que se podría suponer que la sangre menstrual representaría un riesgo para las personas
Living well with HIV

La salud bucal suele ser poco valorada, hasta que se pierde. No pensamos mucho en nuestras muelas sino hasta el momento en el que un dolor intenso nos tiene la noche entera sin dormir, pensando que no podremos resistir el tiempo que falta para poder
Living well with HIV

The social pressure on weight is strong, especially now that people have much more exposure to the world through social media. It seems that we are all constantly trying to lose weight to look better in photographs or to wear fashionable clothes, but there is
Living well with HIV

The population of trans women is one of the most affected by the HIV epidemic. According to data from the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), trans women are 13 times more likely to be infected than adults in the general population. In the Latin