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Living with HIV

Everything you need to know about living with HIV, including medical advice, help with sex and relationships, and mental health.

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Watch the 'Living With HIV' video

Watch the 'Living With HIV' video

Here is the the video for our new campaign tackling HIV stigma - Living With HIV Read more

Published: 4th August, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Living With HIV: Talking undetectable

Living With HIV: Talking undetectable

Do you know what viral load is? Do you know what 'HIV-undetectable' means? Read more

Published: 4th August, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

How I made peace with my HIV status

How I made peace with my HIV status

I was asked to talk about my first time having sex after I was diagnosed and what that was like for me. I thought about it and what got me the most was that I couldn’t really remember. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2021

Updated: 5th December, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

We can finally say it’s not all about condoms

We can finally say it’s not all about condoms

New data released by Public Health England showed that HIV diagnoses across the country had fallen by 18%. Confined to just gay and bisexual men, the drop was 21%; narrow it even further to just gay and bisexual men in London and it was 29%. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

I’ve found out I’m HIV-positive. What do I do now?

I’ve found out I’m HIV-positive. What do I do now?

I have been living with HIV for more than ten years  and you might say I am a bit of an HIV old-timer. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Look back and learn. Look forward and hope.

Look back and learn. Look forward and hope.

A year ago I sat in a meeting with officials from Public Health England as they announced that someone with HIV, with prompt access to treatment, had the same life expectancy as someone who was uninfected. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Updated: 5th December, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

How will Brexit impact people living with HIV?

How will Brexit impact people living with HIV?

The Brexit question has opened questions for people living with HIV, perhaps the most important questions are yet to be answered. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Safer breathing: how safe is 'safe'?

Safer breathing: how safe is 'safe'?

How safe is safe enough? Read more

Published: 28th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

An interview with Dr Michael Brady

An interview with Dr Michael Brady

The doctor divides his working week across his three roles: HIV Consultant, Medical Director at the Terrence Higgins Trust, and National LGBT Advisor at NHS England. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Living with HIV and safer sex

Living with HIV and safer sex

Just because someone is diagnosed as HIV-positive, it doesn’t mean they stop taking care of their sexual health. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

What does HIV look like?

What does HIV look like?

How was your COVID lockdown? I managed to reach the end of mine without baking bread, shaving my hair or posting a nude. Go me! Read more

Published: 28th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Living with HIV in the time of COVID

Living with HIV in the time of COVID

We spoke with 8 gay and bi men living with HIV about their year, how they coped with lockdowns and navigated the global pandemic... Read more

Published: 28th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Self-esteem and HIV

Self-esteem and HIV

Self-esteem (or self-worth) is basically the opinion you have about yourself. It is about how valuable you think you are, and whether you feel you have a purpose. It is also about being confident, knowing your strengths and weaknesses and being able to be self-critical without feeling de-valued. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 5th December, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Living with HIV and depression

Living with HIV and depression

It’s not uncommon for gay and bisexual men to experience mental health issues. In fact one-in-three of us will face some sort of mental health issue. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

What if I am newly diagnosed?

What if I am newly diagnosed?

Being told you have HIV can at first seem like it’s too much to deal with, but it’s not. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

HIV-related symptoms

HIV-related symptoms

When you have HIV, your body is in a constant fight against the virus and so you may have some symptoms similar to those you get when your body fights any other virus. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

What HIV does

What HIV does

When HIV gets into your blood stream, the virus attaches to and then enters specific white blood cells in your body known as CD4 cells Read more

Published: 14th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

The A to C of Hepatitis

The A to C of Hepatitis

What’s the difference between hepatitis A, B and C? How can they affect you? And how can you treat them? Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

How has PrEP affected people living with HIV?

How has PrEP affected people living with HIV?

PrEP has made a huge impact on the gay community – something the survey proves. From reducing fear around HIV to people having more honest conversations about their status, PrEP is altering gay men’s sex and personal lives. But how has this impacted the people already living with HIV? Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Living with HIV and feeling suicidal

Living with HIV and feeling suicidal

Recent statistics show that gay men living with HIV are twice as likely to die by suicide than HIV-negative men. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2015

Updated: 2nd August, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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  • World AIDS Day 2023 Fundraiser

    World AIDS Day 2023 Fundraiser

    LGBT HERO is about making connections, whether that's with peers, the community or connecting you to services and support that you want or need. This year we are looking to the future and honouring our past with the legacy of the groundbreaking campaigning of GMFA - Gay Men Fighting AIDS.

  • LGBT HERO launches online shop commemorating GMFA legacy to preserve and promote the fight against HIV and AIDS

    LGBT HERO launches online shop commemorating GMFA legacy to preserve and promote the fight against HIV and AIDS

    The new online shop offers a range of exclusive merchandise featuring vintage GMFA campaigns, allowing supporters to own a piece of HIV history. From stylish t-shirts and cozy hoodies to vibrant mugs, the items showcase the impactful visuals and messages that have defined GMFA's decades-long commitment to sexual health and HIV awareness.

  • South Asian HangOuts 19/03/2024 - Healthy Relationships

    South Asian HangOuts 19/03/2024 - Healthy Relationships

    South Asian HangOuts is an online social and support group for gay, bi & trans men with South Asian Heritage on Zoom.

  • South Asian HangOuts 05/03/2024 - Marriage Pressure

    South Asian HangOuts 05/03/2024 - Marriage Pressure

    South Asian HangOuts is an online social and support group for gay, bi & trans men with South Asian Heritage on Zoom.

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