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Together, we can change the course of the HIV epidemic…one woman at a time.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 8h

🤩 #newbloggeralert + #WCW
"Although I have been undetectable since 2021, I am still learning to navigate through so much with this diagnosis. I have become more resilient, more aware, and I am finally stepping into my truth..." Please welcome new blogger "BoldlyMe" to #AGirlLikeMe. Learn more ⤵️

Intro – BoldlyMe

I'm coming up on my fourth year of being diagnosed with HIV. Although I have been undetectable since 2021, I am still learning to navigate through so much with this diagnosis.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 1d

Join us as we highlight the evolution of #language in our communities & how choosing the right words can enhance women's #healthcare experiences & empower us as we navigate lives with #HIV. Whether you're a provider, advocate, or simply passionate about inclusive language, this episode is for you! ⤵️

The Power of Language: Amplifying Wellness for Women Living with HIV: A Girl Like Me LIVE

Join us Thursday, October 23 at 12:00 pm ET, as we explore the profound impact language has on the wellness and overall health of women living with HIV.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 2d

The expression "love is love" means all forms of #love deserve respect 💚❤️ Dating with #HIV is multi-layered because of considerations around #disclosure, #criminalization & #stigma. It can be helpful to learn that there are women out there, living, #dating, & having great #sex while living with HIV.

Serodifferent Partners: Dating, Relationships, and Mixed HIV Status

People living with HIV can have loving relationships and great sex with HIV-negative partners. Learn more about dating, intimacy, and long-term partnerships.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 5d

#ICYMI On episode 35 of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE, "Navigating the #Postpartum Period for #Parents Living with #HIV" advocates, cohosts & mothers Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin & Ashley Cason dove into a conversation that was vulnerable, funny, open & honest. Watch the episode ▶️ bit.ly/AGLMLive35

#ittakesavillage

The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 6d

🗨️ "When I posted about the #HIV vaccine, a few came at me saying 'HIV doesn't exist.' I've heard it all before. I've been fighting these HIV dissidents for decades..."

Blogger/ #advocate MariaHIVMejia writes about dealing with people who attempt to deny her truth. Read now on #AGirlLikeMe ⤵️

HIV Does Exist and I Am Living Proof of That!

They told me that my medication would kill me, not the virus. And I know for a fact they were wrong... When I came to the United States in 2001, I started treatment. Four weeks later, I was undetectab...

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 7d

This @thereunionproject.bsky.social webinar led by Bridgette J Picou, LVN, ACLPN, explores the power of open & honest conversations with your healthcare providers as a vital form of #selfcare to help you navigate your #HIV #healthcare journey with confidence & clarity. #wellnesswednesday

Register 👇

Say It, Claim It: Your Voice in HIV Care - October 8, 2025

Taking care of your health means more than just taking your meds — it means being heard, respected, and involved in your care.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 8d

Each person experiences the transition or "change" of menopause differently, so you may find yourself confused by #perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. Get information on #menopause, treatment options, facts on hormone replacement, and how these relate to #HIV.
#HIVANDWOMEN #HRT #GETTHEFACTS ⤵️

Menopause and HIV

Get basic information about what menopause is, what it looks and feels like, treatments for symptoms, and keeping healthy after menopause.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 9d

#HIVIsNotaCrime
"It is demoralizing to have people in power make decisions for you that are not based on fact, but on lack of knowledge."

@sosaidred.bsky.social talks about the intersectionality of #HIVcriminalization & the many ways #HIV laws impact the lives of those living with the virus. Read ⤵️

The Time Doesn't Fit the 'Crime'

HIV criminalization is an amalgamation of a lot of things. It is ignorance overlaid with fear and underpinned by the need to exert power over the same people who are being feared.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 12d

#FACTSHEETFRIDAY

Did you know that multiple people have been #cured of #HIV including some #women? Our fact sheet below discusses many of these approaches, using clear explanations and helpful graphics to explain what they mean for the HIV virus and for women living with it. Learn more ⤵️

HIV Cure-Related Research Strategies

Learn about the different ways scientists are trying to develop a cure for HIV, as well as cases of post-intervention control and cure.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 13d

The Well Project had a strong presence at #USCHA2025 and is excited to share some photos from the conference! Now, more than ever, it is so important to make in-person connections, lift each other up, and honor the invaluable work of our community.

Members of The Well Project's team, CAB, board of directors, and partners gather at exhibit booth.

The Well Project's session "Facilitating Engagement Between Women and Providers About Sex and Pleasure."

CAB Emerita Arianna Lint and Editorial Director Olivia Ford.

Strategizing around ensuring the funding of HIV research with partners from amfAR and FCCA.

The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 14d

Lea esta hoja informativa en español ⬇️
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Do you know your - or your partner's HIV status? Did you have unprotected sex, use someone else's needle, or have a condom break? Are you pregnant or planning to be? These are all important reasons to #gettested for #HIV.

Learn all about HIV testing: why, when, and where to get tested; types of tests – including at-home tests – and getting your results.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 15d

"It's about reclaiming purpose, embracing personal #growth and learning to see setbacks as setups for something greater."

#Women living with #HIV have #resilience in common. #AGirlLikeMe blogger Bose writes on this very thing in her #blog "Losing My Dream Job Led Me to My Purpose" ⤵️ #WomenandHIV

Losing My Dream Job Led Me to My Purpose

To anyone who feels stuck, lost, or overlooked: Keep going. Your breakthrough might just be one bold step away.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 16d

#AGirlLikeMe blogger Louise ponders the question "When is the right time to tell someone I'm #dating that I have #HIV?" in an open and honest blog, writing:

" #Disclosure should never feel like a test or a confession. It's a sharing of truth, not a surrender of power."

Read more below ⤵️

When Should You Disclose Your HIV Status to Someone You're Dating?

Dating while living with HIV can be empowering, joyful, and deeply fulfilling—but it also comes with moments of vulnerability, especially when it comes to disclosure.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 19d

It's #FactSheetFriday 🔆

Older #women are sometimes ignored in discussions about sexual health, #HIV prevention, and care. A healthy sex life can include autonomy, pleasure, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections. #HIVandAging #getthefacts

Older Women, Sex, and HIV

Learn about the ways older women are overlooked despite being vulnerable to acquiring HIV, how knowledge is power, and the importance of getting tested.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 20d

On September 18, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day #NHAAD / #HIVandAging join us as we uplift #women & celebrate #aging with a new series of infographics. See them here ➡️ bit.ly/menopause-HIV

The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 21d

"I believe God is...allowing me to continue as a source of strength & information for others who may be walking through their own storms. I look forward to supporting women everywhere!"

Welcome @godsbabi.bsky.social to #AGirlLikeMe - #HIV & #women. We hope you'll read along & consider joining us! ⤵️

Intro – Marie ("Godsbabi")

Hi all!! My name is Marie. I'm 49 years old and I was recently diagnosed with HIV... I look forward to supporting women everywhere!

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 22d

Happening now!! The Well Project is part of 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research – join us NOW as scientists, researchers, and advocates showcase successes in HIV research and call for an end to federal budget cuts and project terminations. #24hourstosaveAIDSresearch #HIV #HIVresearch

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 23d

"It is something special about giving people space to empower their own, and beyond that – appropriately compensating them for the services that they have provided in a dignified way."

#AGirlLikeMe blogger Ci Ci travels to South Africa to meet with and learn from #HIVresearch participants there.

From the Women's Research Initiative on HIV/AIDS to South Africa, Part 1

It is something special about giving people space to empower their own, and beyond that – appropriately compensating them for the services that they have provided in a dignified way.

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saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · 26d

Don't miss 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research, featuring HIV experts including Judith Currier, Phoebe Mbabazi, Sunil Suhas Solomon, Nyaradzo Mgodi, and many more! Register bit.ly/45U1keO and join us on YouTube bit.ly/45Qftts. #HIV #saveAIDSresearch #HIVresearch

The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 26d

📌 #FridayFacts

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends yearly chlamydia screenings for all sexually active women under the age of 25, as well as for older women who may have multiple sex partners.

#getthefacts and learn more about #Chlamydia,
#STIPrevention & #sexualhealth ⤵️

Learn more about chlamydia, one of the most common – and treatable – sexually transmitted infections.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 27d

Our featured partner for September is @thereunionproject.bsky.social.

Founded by activists living with #HIV, The Reunion Project is the alliance of #longtermsurvivors collaborating with local & national HIV advocates, providers & researchers.
Learn more ⤵️
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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 28d

Join us live on 9/25/25 for #AGirlLikeMe LIVE as Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin & Ashley Cason lead a discussion on challenges many parents face during the #postpartum period, explore resources, and discuss practical strategies to navigate this unique journey.

REGISTER ⤵️
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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 29d

"Sharing my stories and giving courage to others like me who can relate to some of my struggles and victories is a way I can give back to a community that has literally saved my life."

#AGirlLikeMe community members, like @jreed73.bsky.social show we're more alike than different.

#HIVandwomen

Intro – Jessie Mae Reed

Sharing my stories and giving courage to others like me who can relate to some of my struggles and victories is a way I can give back to a community that has literally saved my life.

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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · Sep 8

Only 8 days to go! The Well Project is a proud sponsor of #24HourstoSaveAIDSResearch and we hope you'll join us on September 16 at 11:00am ET as we highlight #HIVresearch success & demand continued federal support.
Register 🔗 bit.ly/45U1keO
YouTube 🔗 bit.ly/45Qftts
@saveaidsresearch.bsky.social #HIV

Red background and representation of a clock with words "24 hours to save AIDS research; a livestream highlighting what HIV research has achieved through decades of federal investments and what we stand to lose. Join us September 16. Learn more at saveaidsresearch.org."

The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · Sep 5

#FridayFacts

One of the most common myths about pre-exposure prophylaxis (#PrEP) is that it is not for #women. In fact, #PrEP is for everyone who could benefit from taking control of their sexual wellness.

💡 This #factsheetFriday learn more about PrEP, including the various types available ⤵️

Learn what pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is, how it works, what the research says, guidelines for PrEP, and more.

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