Women Living with HIV
Being one of the fastest growing populations, women living with HIV need all the HIV educational material they can get their hands on. Our collection of resources provide a wealth of HIV information geared specifically toward women living with HIV.
Breastfeeding With HIV
Breastfeeding remains one of the primary sources of HIV transmission in the developing world. Breastfeeding with HIV is risky, but new research into HIV and breastfeeding may make it more safe for HIV positive moms to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding remains one of the primary sources of HIV transmission in the developing world. Breastfeeding with HIV is risky, but new research into HIV and breastfeeding may make it more safe for HIV positive moms to breastfeed.
How to Tell Your Children You Have HIV or AIDS
When parents have HIV do they tell their children? Should they tell their kids about their HIV? If they decide to tell their kids about their HIV, how do they disclose?
When parents have HIV do they tell their children? Should they tell their kids about their HIV? If they decide to tell their kids about their HIV, how do they disclose?
Women and HIV
Women are uniquely affected by HIV. What is the impact of HIV on women. What are the challenges faced by women living with HIV.
Women are uniquely affected by HIV. What is the impact of HIV on women. What are the challenges faced by women living with HIV.
Vaginal vs. C-section...Which is Right for the HIV Positive Woman?
At one time, C-section delivery was a pregnant woman's only option. Not anymore. Vaginal vs. C-section...how to know which is right for you?
At one time, C-section delivery was a pregnant woman's only option. Not anymore. Vaginal vs. C-section...how to know which is right for you?
How to Prevent Vertical Transmission of HIV
The risk of transmitting HIV from mother to unborn child is about 26% without any treatment of intervention. What can be done to prevent vertical transmission of HIV?
The risk of transmitting HIV from mother to unborn child is about 26% without any treatment of intervention. What can be done to prevent vertical transmission of HIV?
How to Use a Female Condom
This step by step guide details how to use a female condom.
This step by step guide details how to use a female condom.
Ten HIV Features for Women, About Women
This years World AIDS Day theme is Women, Girls, HIV & AIDS. Here is a collection of features from the HIV site as well as other sites on the About network, all dedicated solely to women.
This years World AIDS Day theme is Women, Girls, HIV & AIDS. Here is a collection of features from the HIV site as well as other sites on the About network, all dedicated solely to women.
World AIDS Day 2004...Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS
World AIDS Day is December 1, 2004. This annual global event is dedicated to remembering the victims of AIDS, learning more about the devastating effects of the disease around the world, and reaffirming the commitment to fight it.
World AIDS Day is December 1, 2004. This annual global event is dedicated to remembering the victims of AIDS, learning more about the devastating effects of the disease around the world, and reaffirming the commitment to fight it.
Understanding PAP Exams
Understanding PAP exams is important if women are to stay healthy. This quick tip will help you better understand PAP exams
Understanding PAP exams is important if women are to stay healthy. This quick tip will help you better understand PAP exams
Women who have sex with women
The HIV risk to women who have sex with women appears to be remote. Just the same, there are circumstances where women who have sex with women are at risk.
The HIV risk to women who have sex with women appears to be remote. Just the same, there are circumstances where women who have sex with women are at risk.
The Risks of Breastfeeding
We all know breastfeeding is beneficial for both the baby and mom. But what are the risks of breastfeeding when living with certain medical conditions such as HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and herpes?
We all know breastfeeding is beneficial for both the baby and mom. But what are the risks of breastfeeding when living with certain medical conditions such as HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and herpes?
Breastfeeding with Genital Herpes
Can a woman breastfeed if she suffers from genital herpes?
Can a woman breastfeed if she suffers from genital herpes?
Safer Sex and Lesbians
Check out this article from About's Lesbian Life Guide Kathy Belge.
Check out this article from About's Lesbian Life Guide Kathy Belge.
Sperm Washing....Is it the Answer to Your Prayers?
For couples living with HIV, sperm washing may be the safest method to conceive a child. Is it the answer to your prayers?
For couples living with HIV, sperm washing may be the safest method to conceive a child. Is it the answer to your prayers?
HIV and Pregnancy
Living with HIV does not mean a woman can't start a family. This feature provides you with information you need to know before becoming pregnant.
Living with HIV does not mean a woman can't start a family. This feature provides you with information you need to know before becoming pregnant.
A Women's Guide to Staying Safe
This easy to understand guide provides the information you need to know to stay healthy and safe.
This easy to understand guide provides the information you need to know to stay healthy and safe.
Making Safe Sexual Choices
Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are out there, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS. Considering that 15.3 million new cases of STDs are diagnosed each year, it is extremely important for you and your partner to protect yourselves.
Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are out there, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS. Considering that 15.3 million new cases of STDs are diagnosed each year, it is extremely important for you and your partner to protect yourselves.
Women and HIV
Women's Health Guide Tracee Cornforth answers questions about women and HIV/AIDS.
Women's Health Guide Tracee Cornforth answers questions about women and HIV/AIDS.
How to Turn a Latex Glove into a Safer Sex Barrier
Lesbians are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. Lesbian Life Guide shows us how a latex glove can be used to protect yourself and your partner during oral sex.
Lesbians are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. Lesbian Life Guide shows us how a latex glove can be used to protect yourself and your partner during oral sex.
The Truth About AIDS in Women
Worldwide, 20 million women are living with HIV/AIDS. Learn about the uniquely female aspects of HIV infection in women, and discover how to protect yourself and get tested for AIDS.
Worldwide, 20 million women are living with HIV/AIDS. Learn about the uniquely female aspects of HIV infection in women, and discover how to protect yourself and get tested for AIDS.
Welcome to PreschoolRock.com
A site devoted to raising your pre-schooler.
A site devoted to raising your pre-schooler.
Teen Sex Reduced, Condom Use Increased, Yet Risky Sexual Continue
A new study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, there has been a decrease in sexual activity among U.S. high school students and an increase in condom use.
A new study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, there has been a decrease in sexual activity among U.S. high school students and an increase in condom use.
The Well Project
Comprehensive HIV information targeted to women.
Comprehensive HIV information targeted to women.
Personal Stories of Women Living with HIV
A collection of personal stories from women living with HIV and AIDS.
A collection of personal stories from women living with HIV and AIDS.
Women & HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
From the Kaiser Foundation, this link provides you with a very comprehensive fact sheet dealing with women and HIV/AIDS.
From the Kaiser Foundation, this link provides you with a very comprehensive fact sheet dealing with women and HIV/AIDS.
Positively Women
Positively Women is the only national registered charity offering peer support - support for women living with HIV by women living with HIV.
Positively Women is the only national registered charity offering peer support - support for women living with HIV by women living with HIV.
Women & HIV Slide Series
This slide series from the CDC is ideal for the medical professional looking for data and statistics on HIV prevalence in women.
This slide series from the CDC is ideal for the medical professional looking for data and statistics on HIV prevalence in women.
The Body: Women and AIDS
Links to a variety of resources and articles dealing with women and AIDS. Information geared toward care givers as well as patients, friends and families.
Links to a variety of resources and articles dealing with women and AIDS. Information geared toward care givers as well as patients, friends and families.
Women and Children with HIV
Lists of reports with information on women and children with HIV. Links and articles at the site supply information for the medical professional as well as the lay person. Information is available for children, teens and women of all ages and risk groups.
Lists of reports with information on women and children with HIV. Links and articles at the site supply information for the medical professional as well as the lay person. Information is available for children, teens and women of all ages and risk groups.
Women & AIDS Fact Sheet
A simple to read fact sheet with important information that women need to know. Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health.
A simple to read fact sheet with important information that women need to know. Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health.