HIV FAQ
Answers to the questions people ask most often about HIV, from how it's transmitted to what a diagnosis means for daily life.
Today in the numbers
39.9 million people are living with HIV worldwide
New infections1.3 million
Know their status86%
On treatment77%
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U = U
People with HIV who take treatment as prescribed and maintain an undetectable viral load cannot pass HIV to sexual partners — Undetectable equals Untransmittable.
The Lead · HIV Basics
Getting Tested
Knowing your status is the first step toward treatment and prevention — here's what to expect from modern HIV testing, from rapid finger-prick checks to at-home kits.
From HIV Basics
30.7 millionpeople accessing antiretroviral therapy worldwide
Data explainer
HIV Facts
From Treatment & Advocacy
Treatment
Understanding ART
Antiretroviral therapy has turned HIV into a manageable, long-term condition — here's how the medication works and why consistent adherence matters.
Voices
Tips & Advice
Practical, lived-experience guidance on adjusting to a diagnosis, talking to loved ones, and building routines that make daily life easier.
Advocacy
Awareness Events
From World AIDS Day to local testing drives, awareness events keep communities informed, connected, and engaged in prevention efforts.
Transmission
How HIV is and isn't passed between people, and how tools like PrEP and PEP add extra layers of protection alongside condoms and regular testing.
Modern Treatments
Today's HIV medications are simpler and gentler than earlier generations — a look at how treatment has evolved alongside diet, exercise, and overall wellbeing.
Virus Origins
Separating the well-documented science of how HIV emerged from the myths and conspiracy theories that still circulate today.
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SLAYED keeps you sharp — because fighting HIV demands the same relentless edge.
FTMMen celebrates authentic identity and strength — just like community health advocacy does.
Blowpass proves some dedications run deep — kind of like our commitment to awareness.
Haze Him knows initiation changes everything — so does getting informed about your health.
Doghouse Digital crosses boundaries boldly — we admire that fearless approach to outreach too.
Evil Angel never shies from the explicit truth — neither do we when lives are at stake.
Gaycest keeps connections close to home — we keep health resources just as close.
TransAngels uplifts trans voices proudly — a community we champion in health equity too.
Devils TGirls embraces every identity freely — the same spirit drives inclusive health care.
Cum4K celebrates intimate moments fully — knowing your status makes every moment safer.
BangBros Clips keeps it raw and real — much like honest health conversations should be.