A large lavender latte, an Entenmann’s chocolate-covered donut and my #HIV medication—that’s a good start to my day!

The FDA could decide by early February whether to approve the first once-weekly pill for HIV prevention. It could offer an alternative to daily PrEP pills and long-acting injections that come with their own logistical and clinical considerations. positivelyaware.com/weekly-prep-pill

Lenacapavir, the twice-yearly injectable for HIV prevention, is being rolled out across low-income countries at unprecedented speed. But are supply, funding and transparency keeping pace with demand? @timmurphynycwriter.bsky.social reports for PA. positivelyaware.com/LEN-access-and-accountability

About to do a little work on a quiet Sunday, but first, I’m taking my #HIV medication.

My #HIV medication is a souvenir of how far I’ve come.

Pineapple cucumber chia seed lemonade goes well with my #HIV medication, especially when working from home.

"So ... so I said ... why not sign your treaty here, at Versailles?"

Diving into adherence with my #HIV medication.

In a previously unpublicized letter sent to members of Congress in April, ex-acting ICE director Todd Lyons acknowledged the agency gives itself wide latitude to collect information... and maintains records on people who were never arrested. www.npr.org/2026/06/10/n...

A lazy morning has given way to a busy Sunday afternoon, starting with taking my #HIV medication.

Cleaning up after making breakfast, I took my #HIV medication.

Running a little late this morning, but I took a minute for some apple juice with my #HIV medication.

Getting a jump on work email from home while having yogurt with my #HIV medication and then went in to the PA office.

A new bottle of my #HIV medication begins a new week. With what’s happening to AIDS drug assistance programs in various states, I don’t take my HIV medication for granted. Each bottle is a lifeline, taking me from one month to the next.

Breakfast meeting with some of my colleagues on the board of the LGBTQ+ Chicago Catholics group we belong to. Before getting down to business, I took my #HIV medication. My faith has always been important to me—it’s been part of who I am as a gay Latino living with HIV a person faith and a Trekker.

Today is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. Diagnosed at 28, I didn’t think I’d live to see 30. In the 1990s, living with HIV for 5 years felt like being a long-term survivor. Positive 34 years. Taking my #HIV medication this morning, I’m grateful to still be here and glad you are, too. #HLTSAD

There was a sea salt chocolate chip cookie here a moment ago. All that’s left is to take my #HIV medication.

Said one of the protesters released after his arrest: “We wanted to have Rubio hear that people are still thinking about #PEPFAR—and that people overseas are dying” because of the Trump administration’s dismantling of U.S. global health programs. positivelyaware.com/10-activists-arrested

Advocates are concerned that even though HIV meds are not impacted, the cuts could undermine adherence for Missourians with HIV. And with the state legislature adjourned for the year, a legislative solution is unlikely for now. positivelyaware.com/missouri-suspends-ryan-white-part-b

The budget provides $75 million for ADAP, maintains income eligibility at 400% of FPL and restores Biktarvy to the formulary, but no assistance for premium. Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the budget bill into law. positivelyaware.com/new-florida-budget

I made scrambled eggs—with cinnamon, rosemary and sea salt—and used a croissant to make french toast to go with my #HIV medication. It’s the best of both worlds, although the #adherencetoad gave a look that said, “portion control.”

Today would’ve been the 75th birthday of Chicago HIV activist Lori Cannon, who died last September. The city renamed the stretch of Broadway in front of the food pantry she helped co-found, in her honor. Someone gave me an extra piece of birthday cake, which I ate at my desk with my #HIV medication.

My #HIV medication goes well with a chocolate covered donut.

The FDA has approved Idvynso, which combines two drugs made by Merck—doravirine (which has been available for several years under the brand name Pifeltro) + islatravir, the first of a new drug class, nucleoside reverse transcriptase translocation inhibitors. positivelyaware.com/fda-approves-idvynso

Made my own breakfast sandwich—scrambled eggs and cheese with slices of heirloom tomatoes and chopped onions—alongside my #HIV medication.

The fear extends beyond undocumented immigrants. “It’s not just undocumented immigrants who are afraid,” one community leader said. Latina/o “permanent residents and U.S. citizens are afraid to go out because of the indiscriminate raids.

Snacks at my desk this morning included my #HIV medication.

Stupid Siri: Coming from home from work, I wanted to order dinner. I told Siri, “Call Pizzeria Aroma.” Instead, Siri dialed an HIV advocate in Hawai’i. I needed to talk with Kekoa anyway, but still...

Girding my loins, taking my #HIV medication at my desk as the day begins.

Winding down my day with my #HIV medication. Here’s to adherence.

Opening a new bottle of my #HIV medication always feels like cause for celebration.

Skipping breakfast on Friday, I just had orange juice with my #HIV medication.

Saturday, I made scrambled eggs to go with my #HIV medication.

For Sunday breakfast, I made french toast to go with my #HIV medication.

Oops I left for work without taking my #HIV medication and when I got here, realized I didn’t have any at my desk. If this happens to you, just remember to take your medication as soon as you can, as long as it’s at least 12 hours before your next regular dose. I’ll take mine when I get back home.

When we dismiss tools like PrEP or DoxyPEP because they don’t align with our beliefs, we’re not protecting anyone, writes public health advocate Jason Watler. Too often people disguise their antagonism to effective sexual health interventions as morality. positivelyaware.com/in-prep-we-trust

An op-ed by PrEP4All’s Jeremiah Johnson as California’s state supreme court hears oral arguments in a lawsuit by 24,000 people living HIV, charging that Gilead Sciences delayed development of a safer version of tenofovir in order to protect profits. positivelyaware.com/tenofovir-lawsuit-arguments

Taking my #HIV medication while watching a presentation at work about aging with HIV. Adherence is only the beginning. Less than half the people aging with HIV in the U.S. are exercising or are active the recommended minimum of 150 minutes a week.

Gonna need to restock my #HIV medication that I keep at my desk.

Running late this morning but took my #HIV medication before heading off to work.

Back in the office after attending the NaLa conference in Dallas; first, my #HIV medication.

Higher condom prices are another unexpected consequence of the war with Iran. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/w...

On the last day of The NaLa Conference, I stood in the middle of the exhibit hall and took my #HIV medication. The National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV and SUD was a fantastic three days in Dallas.

Hey, #airplanenerd friends, sometimes life deals you the middle seat aboard a fully packed Boeing 737-700. At least the flight home to Chicago from DFW will only be two hours.

Taking my #HIV medication on the first day of The NaLa Conference in Dallas.

Single-tablet regimens simplify HIV treatment, improve adherence and help prevent resistance and transmission. In a First Person commentary, policy advocate Scott Bertani notes that some cost-cutting efforts fail to take into accounts these benefits. www.positivelyaware.com/the-case-for-STRs

What a difference a day will make. Taking my #HIV medication where the #NALAConference open tomorrow. Looking forward to it!

Hey, #airplanenerd friends, I’m aboard an Airbus A-320 to Dallas for #NaLa2026, the National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV and SUD. I like to wear my “United blue” polo when flying, though it’s fading a bit.

Having my #HIV medication for lunch.

Thanks to my #HIV medication, the virus isn’t so scary.