Talking about sex can already be a tricky subject, and when you're living with HIV, it can come with added layers of fear, shame, or silence that many people outside the community just don’t understand.
But intimacy and connection are important. Everyone deserves to feel desired, safe, and respected, including (and especially) people living with HIV.
💭 Let’s open up and support each other:
How has living with HIV affected your sex life or how you view intimacy?
What are some things that helped you feel more confident or accepted with a partner?
Have you experienced fear, rejection, or shame, and how did you cope with it?
What would you want someone new to HIV to know about navigating intimacy?
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Hey everyone, how are you feeling today?
Talking about sex can already be a tricky subject, and when you're living with HIV, it can come with added layers of fear, shame, or silence that many people outside the community just don’t understand.
But intimacy and connection are important. Everyone deserves to feel desired, safe, and respected, including (and especially) people living with HIV.
💭 Let’s open up and support each other:
@SN71129 @janarr @jaybaby0_0 @katelouise @Tindo63 @veritee @ThomasMcGowan @MonicaM @Hugo2016 @crwexford @anthony125 @Dcoles @Gwenrose @simon2 @Jeanstrumble @Roland @jeffyes @Jonahkibet @Chrisy @Scottjg984 @Claudio @White1480
No judgment here, just a safe place to talk about real experiences. Whether it’s something difficult or something beautiful, your voice matters 🧡
Take good care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼