Mental Health: A Priority
Mental health is something that should be at the top of our concerns. Our mind acts as the core of whatever we do. Hence, taking care of it becomes vital if we want to live a happy life. An unhealthy mind not only affects our work and relationships, but also our physical health. Mental problems…
Noticed HIV positive symptoms in your body? Here’s how to go about it.
HIV is a virus that is known to weaken the body’s immunity system. More than that, it brings a lot of paranoia around the topic which is largely driven by myths and misconceptions and not facts. First and foremost, it is important to understand that Living with HIV is possible and if diagnosed early, it…
Shatter the Stereotypes – HIV Stereotypes and why they are uncalled for
There’s no doubt that stereotypes regarding everything persist in our society. And “everything”, includes HIV as well, rather quite significantly. Some stereotypes are prevalent for HIV positive people as well, and are blindly believed. HIV is a sensitive issue that people are hesitant to talk about. This gives rise to stereotypes that make things worse…
Top 6 Myths about HIV Transmission
Myths are false beliefs that have crept in deep in our society. They are spread all over, and are blindly believed. It’s about time we clear the air. And, allow me to help. Below are the top 5 common myths about HIV transmission taking rounds in our society, and quick pointers as to why they…
HIV Testing at Yes4me: Easy, Quick and Confidential
HIV is a virus that upon manifestation in the body directly attacks the immune system making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. And before we move on, let me quickly list down the activities that make one prone to transmission of HIV – Unprotected Sex Using shared needles for injecting drugs Untested…
STD testing for men- Is it not important?
According to Statistic Times, 51.80% of population in India is male. Is this majority population aware of their possibility of acquiring STDs? STDs are sexually transmitted diseases spread from infected persons through body fluids like blood, semen and vaginal fluids. In fact, men who practice sexual activities with other men are more prone to getting…
Aim for Safety: Take an HIV test in Mumbai
The city of dreams, Mumbai, is home to the youth of the country, who move here to make a living for themselves. The city is one of the most densely populated urban areas of the country. With access to internet and dating apps, people are now more empowered to meet more people for friendship, dates…
Some tips to help you adhere to your HIV treatment routine
Reducing the stigma and fear about HIV is a huge challenge because all we know is that there’s no robust vaccine capable of treating HIV. Bit actually, there is. While there are ways to help prevent a person from getting HIV, for those who are HIV positive and are looking for an HIV treatment in…
Got questions about HIV treatment in India? Well, we’ve got you covered!
The moment we hear the term “HIV”, a fear & confusion engulfs us, largely because people are unaware about what it is and all the prejudices that surround HIV and its connection with sex do not help either. This is one of the reasons that people who are HIV positive or people who are prone…