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.
This easy to understand guide provides the information you need to know to stay healthy and safe.
Can a woman breastfeed if she suffers from genital herpes?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
This step by step guide details how to use a female condom.
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.
Check out this article from About's Lesbian Life Guide Kathy Belge.
For couples living with HIV, sperm washing may be the safest method to conceive a child. Is it the answer to your prayers?
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.
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.
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?
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.
Understanding PAP exams is important if women are to stay healthy. This quick tip will help you better understand PAP exams
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?
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's Health Guide Tracee Cornforth answers questions about women and HIV/AIDS.
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.
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.
