Having regular lab tests is a necessary part of caring for your health. If you're living with #HIV, lab tests are especially important tools to help you & your healthcare provider keep track of how you're doing by measuring your overall health, immune system function & impacts of HIV on your body. ⤵️

"My ignorance was my shield. As I was throwing everything at the wall regarding different autoimmune disorders, #HIV was never a thought. I was wrong. … I might not have known better, but the doctors should have. They failed me." Cupcake80, #AGirlLikeMe Continue reading ⤵️

Are you a person living with HIV, researcher, clinician, advocate, or other community member interested in the latest news and action items related to #HIVcure #research? If so, join the listserv curated for women living with #HIV and stay informed! Follow the link to the form: ➡️ bit.ly/HIVCureTWP

"We often talk about awareness, but awareness requires visibility. It requires real faces, real voices, and real stories” The line between visibility & #stigma in an #HIV diagnosis can feel like a tightrope. Read Godsbabi's blog on leaning into visibility on #AGirlLikeMe ⤵️ #womenempoweringwomen

💞 #womensupportingwomen "I'm still figuring this thing out, and if I can you can too. You're not alone my friend. All of us are dealing with similar issues, but we can't support each other if nobody opens up and talks.” 💭AhmazinAshley #AGirlLikeMe Read Ashley’s blog for some #ThursdayMotivation!

"Have you ever wondered how some people can contract #HIV and not need medication? Did you know that there are different kinds of controllers? Wait, what's a controller? A controller is someone who, for whatever reason, doesn't need medication to control their HIV viral load.” @katie6817.bsky.social

Join us July 16 for #AGirlLikeMe LIVE to explore the vital connection between family history & proactive health management. We'll discuss the importance of recognizing hereditary conditions, the role of genetics in our well-being & practical steps to take charge of our health. ➡️ bit.ly/AGLMLive45

"In science we are both the source and the end users of research in that our blood and tissues are where the virus lives, and we use the products and medications created from that research. Our lives are under another microscope in society because of #stigma and fear” @sosaidred.bsky.social More ⤵️

What should be the role of lab tests in figuring out whether a person is in perimenopause? In this #transitiontuesday clip, #HIV physician & researcher Shema Tariq, PhD, FRCP, breaks down her approach to diagnosing #perimenopause depending on a person’s age. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/WomenAgingPositively

#GetTheFacts ⤵️ For people living with #HIV there are many aspects to staying healthy. Part of taking care of your whole body is caring for your genital & #ReproductiveHealth. Read the fact sheet - and learn more through links to our full library of information. #womenempoweringwomen #WomenandHIV

An #HIV test can be a key part of taking care of your sexual and reproductive health and of caring for your partner(s) and is the only way to know if you are living with HIV. Go to aidsvu.org/testing to find an HIV testing site near you; check out our fact sheet on HIV Testing: bit.ly/HIVtesting-TWP

💡 It’s #FactSheetFriday! Let’s learn about #tuberculosis ⤵️ Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection which most often occurs in the lungs and respiratory system. Get important information about different forms of TB, TB treatment, TB in people living with #HIV, TB in pregnancy & more. #GetTheFacts ⤵️

#ICYMI Ciarra "Ci Ci" Brown & @sosaidred.bsky.social had a lively conversation about #aging well & the considerations we all need to think about so that we grow older in ways that feel good & make us feel prepared. Catch the full episode and share with a woman who might benefit! bit.ly/AGLMLive44

"the reproductive justice movement...was founded on centering the needs of women most likely to be ignored in mainstream feminist spaces." Olivia G. Ford attended #CollectivePower for #ReproductiveJustice. She shares some history & happenings of the event & its intersections with the #HIV movement.

"Some days are light and others are heavy, but caring for my #mentalhealth is part of treatment, just like managing #HIV medication." -boseolotu #AGirlLikeMe Sometimes choosing yourself means asking for help. Bose gives us an insightful look at doing just that - and feeling better in the process. ⤵️

June 19 – the day in 1865 when Union troops brought news to Texas that the 250,000+ enslaved Black people in the state had been freed 2.5 years earlier – is known as #Juneteenth. Learn about Opal Lee, "grandmother of Juneteenth," and much more in this collection from NMAAHC: nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth

“A South African child, born with HIV in 2007, was 9 years old at the time his case was first presented in 2017 and had been controlling their HIV without treatment for over eight and a half years.” @katie6817.bsky.social attended the US #HIV Cure Research Academy hosted by @avac.org Read more ⤵️

As Masonia Traylor & Marissa Gonzalez discuss on a recent video chat, past procedures and conditions may have an impact on your well-being. While some sexual history questions may be hard, your provider needs complete information to take the best possible care of you. More at ➡️ bit.ly/GYNCareandHIV

"What is LOVE? You know, that four letter word..." Defining love is not easy. #AGirlLikeMe blogger Destiny123 always does a great job of reminding us to look into ourselves to find what we need and want. Read more from her blog "Self Love" below. #womenhelpingwomen #mondaymotivation #womenandHIV

Race and gender intersect with many other factors in the lives of women living with HIV. This #FactSheetFriday we're breaking down factors affecting #HIV for women of different races & ethnicities. Read the full fact sheet at the link below. Share with someone if you find the information useful.

"My lovely people, have you ever witnessed the moment a dreamer finally becomes a doer? That is what my story of today is about." #HIV advocate @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social breaks down boundaries and fights #stigma in ways some might not think about. Read about her journey on #AGirlLikeMe below ⤵️

This past Friday, I spoke at the #SevenDaysinJune vigil at the NYC AIDS Memorial, lifting up the legacy of those who this country tried to erase, but couldn’t, like Katrina Haslip. The same fight is here now with HR1’s devaststing Medicaid cuts - we cannot stay silent. #HealthIsPrimary (1//2)

#WellnessWednesday Communication and information are key! In a recent video chat, Masonia Traylor explains some things her GYN and #HIV providers have done to build trust with her during exams and follow-up. Find out more at: bit.ly/GYNCareandHIV #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth #sexualwellness

"I recently had the opportunity to attend the US #HIVCure Academy ... and what a journey it turned out to be." Community involvement in conferences is a critical part of how science and knowledge goes from labs and research into the spaces it's needed most - reaching others living with #HIV. ⤵️

Join us for episode 44 of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE on planning for a vibrant and fulfilling future! Participants will leave the discussion empowered with practical strategies to embrace the #aging process with grace & confidence. This is a live chat you will not want to miss! #HIVandaging bit.ly/AGLMLive44

"I am a product of hope," said advocate Tia Morgan-Revere on a recent #WRI webinar. Today we honor HIV Long-Term Survivor Awareness Day #HLTSAD, centering insights of those who have lived with #HIV for many years– including Tia & other lifetime survivors/Dandelions. Watch ➡️ bit.ly/WRI-2026-Webinar1

"Representation matters in studies and for many people, just knowing that a study includes 'people like me' builds trust in the outcomes and may support greater participation." @katie6817.bsky.social, community advisory board member Read on for more insights from the US #HIV Cure Research Academy ⤵️

Abnormal cervical cells, polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids, menstrual changes … Marissa Gonzalez and Masonia Traylor chat about a few gynecologic concerns they have experienced. Find out more at ➡️ bit.ly/GYNCareandHIV #WellnessWednesday #womenempoweringwomen #WomenandHIV #SexualHealth

The Well Project hosted a virtual convening centered on the intersections of #sex, #pleasure, and #HIV, aimed at enhancing understanding and dialogue around these crucial topics. We look forward to sharing more outcomes from this illuminating conversation in the coming months! Learn more ⤵️

"Little did they know that while they were trying to fool me, I was quietly observing them instead." - Jyoti Dhawale, #AGirlLikeMe 💕 Dating with #HIV may come with challenges. #Onlinedating & AI can make it even more so. Our Global Ambassador offers practical #datingadvice in our blog of the month.

#ICYMI On last week's episode of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE, we held a lively and informative conversation about finding accurate information in the age of #AI, persistent myths about #HIV, and navigating misinformation and disinformation online. Watch the full recording: ➡️ bit.ly/AGLMLive43 #getthefacts

"We do that here?" In a recent video chat, Masonia Traylor shares with Marissa Gonzalez about being diagnosed with HIV at her OB/GYN's office & finding an #HIV provider who also offered gynecologic care. More: ➡️ bit.ly/GYNCareandHIV #WellnessWednesday #womenempoweringwomen #WomenandHIV #SexualHealth

#TransitionTuesday How do you know what perimenopause looks like when there are no data on it for people with your experience? We're claiming the final Tuesday each month to demystify, learn more about & celebrate menopause & related life transitions. More ➡️ bit.ly/WomenAgingPositively #womenandHIV

#FridayFeature! The Well Project has a long-standing relationship with Iris House and we are happy to uplift their work and highlight them as our Partner of the Month. Learn about Iris House and the services they offer at the link below. ⤵️

The choice to become a public #HIV advocate is an individual one, and not to be made lightly. Louise made the choice in part because "...in my darkest days, I wish I saw someone like me talking about how difficult life can be. Maybe I would feel...more empowered to reach out and find #community." ⤵️

Don't miss #AGirlLikeMe LIVE this Thursday on the critical issue of finding reliable #HIV -related information online. We'll delve into the growing role of #AI as well as strategies to help sift through the noise & enhance information literacy. ⏰ Thurs, May 21, 12pm ET; 9am PT ➡️ bit.ly/AGLMLive43

Hint: It's not just about showering! In a recent video chat, Marissa Gonzalez shares with Masonia Traylor how she came to realize what she needed to think about when preparing for GYN appointments. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/GYNCareandHIV #WellnessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom #WomenandHIV #sexualhealth

💭 #tuesdaythoughts "A definition does not allow room for circumstance." Bridgette @sosaidred.bsky.social Picou was asked about defining her journey, and she reminds us of all the things we can learn living with #HIV. Read more on #AGirlLikeMe below ⤵️ #womenempoweringwomen

Today is #HIVVaccineAwarenessDay. There is an urgent need for a variety of #HIV prevention options that women can choose. An HIV vaccine would give women this option. It is important to keep moving ahead with HIV vaccine research. #HVAD #ResearchMatters 🔗 www.thewellproject.org/hiv-informat...

Injection drug use accounts for a large number of #HIV cases worldwide. Sharing needles, syringes, and drug injection equipment allows HIV to be spread from one person to another. To get the facts about HIV and injection drug use follow the link below to our fact sheet ⤵️ #harmreductionsaveslives

#ThursdayThoughts "Becoming natural after all these years I still don't know my hair. We are strangers." Learning to love your hair in all of its states feels like self-acceptance. #AGirlLikeMe blogger JustineDD shares some of her connection to her hair. #hairjourney

⏰ Tomorrow! The Well Project's Ciarra Ci Ci Brown and Olivia Ford will be part of an inspiring group of experts speaking at this online symposium on supporting women and birthing people with #HIV in their #infantfeeding journeys.🤱🏾 Sign up now ⤵️

Marissa Gonzalez's longtime gynecologist was proactive about taking her sexual history each year and screening her for STIs – which is how she found out she was living with #HIV. Marissa chats with Masonia Traylor about the importance of those annual questions. More at: bit.ly/GYNCareandHIV #NWHW

In the US, almost 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in 2023 were in women. Most of these women are African-American or Latina, though Black and brown women account for less than 1/3 of the US female population. Learn why race, privilege and intersectionality are tied to #HIV. #raceandhiv #intersectionality

Need a little #MondayMotivation? Blogger Destiny123 offers these words of encouragement. 📣 "Do not be afraid to use your voice. It's power in tongue. Life been lifing for us, but we still can speak up. Be encouraged." Keep going and remember your power! Read the full blog on #AGirlLikeMe today.

On May 21. 2026, we'll discuss varying types of misinformation and their impacts on societal HIV-related #stigma. We'll also explore the growing role of #AI, as well as effective strategies to help sift through the noise and enhance #HIV information literacy. REGISTER NOW → bit.ly/AGLMLive43

Black women living with HIV have been innovators and changemakers in the #HIV community since the earliest days of the pandemic. Many have created organizations, businesses and efforts that confront #stigma and strive to prevent high prevalence rates in their communities. Get our list here ⤵️

"Healing is possible. Strength is possible. And I am standing in it." It can feel like a win to see your CD4 count rise higher and your VL decrease. #AGirlLikeMe blogger Maria HIV Mejia has penned a blog celebrating not only the win of those numbers, but her survival with #HIV. Read the blog ⤵️

"I know that the more I force love, the more I risk repeating the same mistakes I made when I was naive." 💞 Regardless of #HIV status, companionship and #love is what many women desire. #AGirlLikeMe blogger mina shares how it's been for her and how she's finding herself in the process. Read ⤵️

#ICYMI! Understanding overall health means identifying conditions that can affect how we feel. Things like cardiac health, bone density, kidney disease, and diabetes can impact us, and women can benefit from understanding the relationship between #HIV and co-occurring conditions. ➡️ bit.ly/AGLMLive42