Women and HIV
More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV — and 1 in 5 is a woman. Knowing how different groups are affected by this disease can clear up misconceptions and help us understand its impact.
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Who Should Get Tested for HIV?
Testing for HIV helps prevent the virus from spreading — and helps people get the care they need. Learn who should get tested.
Las mujeres y el VIH
Más de 1.2 millones de personas en EE.UU. viven con VIH y 1 de cada 5 son mujeres. Saber cómo este trastorno afecta a grupos diferentes puede aclarar conceptos erróneos y servir para entender su impacto.
¿Quiénes deberían someterse a pruebas para detectar el VIH?
Las pruebas para detectar el VIH son útiles para evitar que el virus se propague y también para que personas obtengan la atención que necesitan. Recibe información acerca de quiénes deberían hacerse pruebas.
I Was Shocked When I Tested HIV+ in My 50s. Twenty Years Later, I’m Happier Than Ever.
I’m here to tell you to walk tall, keep your head up and know that you are a gorgeous warrior
Get the FYI on STIs
Learn what women had to say about symptoms, testing and treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a recent survey
HIV and the Risk of Other Health Problems
If you’re living with HIV, you may be at greater risk of getting certain other conditions. Here’s what you need to know.
El VIH y el riesgo de otros problemas médicos
Si vives con VIH, podrías tener un mayor riesgo de padecer otros trastornos. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
How Does Your HIV Status Affect Your Gynecological Health?
Being HIV-positive can increase your risk for certain GYN conditions. Here’s what you need to know.
¿En qué forma tu VIH afecta tu salud ginecológica?
Tener VIH puede incrementar tu riesgo de ciertos trastornos ginecológicos. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
Busted! 7 Common Myths About STIs
You can handle the truth. Check out the facts behind some of the most common STI slander out there.
I Taught People How Not to Get Herpes. Then I Got Herpes.
After the initial shock and shame, I gained a new perspective
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
HIV Testing: Knowing Your Status Can Save Your Life
Watch this video to learn who should get tested for HIV and how to get tested
FAQs About HIV and Pregnancy
Many women who live with HIV can get pregnant and have a healthy baby. Here’s what you need to know.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el VIH y el embarazo
Muchas mujeres que viven con VIH pueden embarazarse y tener un bebé saludable. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
Barriers to Accessing PrEP Mean Missed Opportunities to Prevent HIV
What is PrEP — and why aren’t more people taking it?
Los obstáculos para acceder a PPrE implican oportunidades desperdiciadas para prevenir el VIH
¿Qué es la PPrE y por qué las personas no la toman?
Sex During Midlife: Protecting Yourself and Your Partner from HIV
How to talk to intimate partners about HIV
Why Transgender Women Are at Higher Risk for HIV
Structural inequalities and lack of access to healthcare leave trans women vulnerable
Por qué las mujeres transgénero tienen un mayor riesgo del VIH
Las desigualdades estructurales y la falta de acceso a atención médica hacen que las mujeres transgénero sean vulnerables
Survey Says: We're Not Talking About STIs
Our recent survey found women aren’t often thinking of — or educated about — common sexually transmitted infections
Can HPV Lead to Heart Disease in Women?
A growing body of research says it’s possible. Here’s what you need to know.
No HIV for Me: Protect Yourself from HIV with PrEP and PEP
Watch to learn about PrEP and PEP, effective tools to protect yourself from HIV