In this season of tested, we follow the life of Terrence, as he navigates family drama, friendships in NYC, and his HIV status. For more info about the various topics we cover in this season, check out the links and sites below!
MYTHS vs FACTS:
- Oral sex and HIV: http://bit.ly/2FC85E6
- Stigma-busting facts HIV: https://www.them.us/story/top-10-stigma-busting-myths-about-hiv
- Sexual and reproductive health: http://www.ncshguide.org/resources
- HIV testing facts: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/hiv-testing/learn-about-hiv-testing/understanding-hiv-test-results
- Misconceptions: https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/misconceptions-about-hiv-aids#4
- Superinfection: https://www.hivplusmag.com/treatment/2014/04/10/what-hiv-superinfection-and-how-do-i-prevent-it
- Myths about PrEP and condoms: https://www.hrc.org/resources/debunking-common-myths-about-hiv
Helpful articles/websites:
- HPV vaccines: http://www.newsweek.com/hpv-oral-sex-men-higher-risk-686645
- ART medication and drug testing: https://www.poz.com/article/hiv-efarirenz-atripla-16664-1570
- Homelessness and HIV:
- Article from POZ: https://www.poz.com/article/a-place-to-live-daniel-tietz
- Housing Works: https://www.housingworks.org/
- Fighting stigma:
- The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/
- Greater Than: https://www.greaterthan.org/talk/
- HIV and exercise: https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/hiv-exercise
- HIV and checkups: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/provider-visits-and-lab-test/seeing-your-health-care-provider
- HIV and disclosure:
- How to disclose: https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/disclosure
- Sharing diagnoses: https://www.avert.org/living-with-hiv/sharing-diagnosis
- Support from friends and family: https://apositivelife.com/your-hiv-support-team/friends-and-family
- HIV and support groups: https://www.hivplusmag.com/just-diagnosed/2014/03/31/hiv-101-how-do-i-find-hiv-support-groups-near-me