Your life didn’t stop when you were diagnosed with HIV – your sex life doesn’t have to stop either!

For some HIV positive people, especially those that have recently tested positive, this may seem hard to believe because of the HIV stigma, racism, homophobia, ableism, or transphobia they may have experienced. And while you may have reason to think that way, it’s important to know that you deserve to (and likely can) have the sex you want. This section will help you navigate being a sexually active person living with HIV – if sex is what you want! This section will discuss how to talk about HIV, how HIV can affect your sex life, and the strategies you can use to take care of yourself and your partners. Throughout this section we will also explore ways folks who are HIV- can think about HIV and the sex they want

Remember that your emotional and mental health are as important as your physical health. Seeking the proper support for your emotional and mental well-being can help set you on the path to having great sex. Most importantly, think through the sex you want, so you can look out for yourself if challenging situations come up.