Season One Resources

Season One Resources

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:

  1. Oral sex and HIVhttp://bit.ly/2FC85E6
  2. Stigma-busting facts HIVhttps://www.them.us/story/top-10-stigma-busting-myths-about-hiv
  3. Sexual and reproductive healthhttp://www.ncshguide.org/resources
  4. HIV testing factshttps://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/hiv-testing/learn-about-hiv-testing/understanding-hiv-test-results
  5. Misconceptions: https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/misconceptions-about-hiv-aids#4
  6. Superinfectionhttps://www.hivplusmag.com/treatment/2014/04/10/what-hiv-superinfection-and-how-do-i-prevent-it
  7. Myths about PrEP and condomshttps://www.hrc.org/resources/debunking-common-myths-about-hiv

Helpful articles/websites:

  1. HPV vaccineshttp://www.newsweek.com/hpv-oral-sex-men-higher-risk-686645
  2. ART medication and drug testing: https://www.poz.com/article/hiv-efarirenz-atripla-16664-1570
  3. Homelessness and HIV:
    1. Article from POZ: https://www.poz.com/article/a-place-to-live-daniel-tietz
    2. Housing Works: https://www.housingworks.org/
  4. Fighting stigma:
    1. The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/
    2. Greater Than: https://www.greaterthan.org/talk/
  5. HIV and exercisehttps://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/hiv-exercise
  6. HIV and checkupshttps://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/provider-visits-and-lab-test/seeing-your-health-care-provider
  7. HIV and disclosure:
    1. How to disclose: https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/disclosure
    2. Sharing diagnoseshttps://www.avert.org/living-with-hiv/sharing-diagnosis
    3. Support from friends and familyhttps://apositivelife.com/your-hiv-support-team/friends-and-family
  8. HIV and support groupshttps://www.hivplusmag.com/just-diagnosed/2014/03/31/hiv-101-how-do-i-find-hiv-support-groups-near-me

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