Stigma can lead to foolish choices. I once made a choice that destroyed my immune system. Typing this article using my left hand is not an act of bravery but a constant reminder of the stigma that I entertained almost two decades ago. Every month, the shame I felt picking Read more…
By Juliet Awuor So, the other day we were chatting with colleagues about being transgender. The conversation progressed to how transgender individuals use female ARVs to enlarge their hips. Now, that was interesting. I haven’t heard of ARVs meant for women and men. I sought to correct the misconception with Read more…
Republished with permission from The Conversation. Written by: Colin Graydon and Monika Kowatsch With nearly two million new infections and one million associated deaths each year, the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) pandemic is alive and well. Thirty-seven million people are now living with HIV, more than half of whom are women. Today, most HIV Read more…
I wonder how it feels to have a learning disability and think that you’re just plain stupid. Velma was a stupid student who repeated class six. We used to wonder why even writing her own name was difficult. She was one of those people whose palms used to sweat a Read more…
Having used the Cherry Period Tracker App, now I can tell you when in your cycle you can get pregnant. I say this with a whisper because no one tells us these things when we’re teenagers, we figure them out for ourselves. Thanks to google and Apps, the things that Read more…
Have you ever met a multi-talented person? She was once a radio host, runs a podcast, is an organizer, pet lover, dog psychology expert and also is a professional ( Executive Assistant) Lina Sonia is a bubbly character, you have no choice but notice her anywhere she is. She even Read more…