< Back to Raul's Main Page RAUL'S 2020 LOTERÍA RECAPI hope this letter finds you all well and healthy! As you all know or maybe some of you do not know, I have been working with RipplePHX for the past year on a project where a great team and I...
The Gift of Support
< Back to Raul's Main Page SUPPORT IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTSHOW CAN YOU HELP SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH HIV?There are many things that you can do to help a friend or loved one who has been recently diagnosed with HIV:Talk. Be available to have open, honest conversations...
HIV Testing
< Back to Raul's Main Page HIV TESTING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWTaking an HIV test is the only reliable way to know whether you have HIV. If you have HIV, it's very important that it's diagnosed as soon as possible. That way:You can begin to get the medical care...
Talk About HIV!
< Back to Raul's Main Page TELLING OTHERSAM I LEGALLY REQUIRED TO SHARE MY HIV STATUS WITH OTHERS?Even though disclosing your HIV status may be uncomfortable, doing so gives you protection under the law, and allows others to make choices to protect themselves and give them peace of mind. In...
Take Action Against HIV Stigma!
< Back to Raul's Main Page KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! END HIV STIGMA!You can make a difference in stopping HIV stigma by learning more about HIV and sharing that knowledge with others. You can do this in person or on social media. All that matters is that you take action.Create your...
Power After Testing Positive
< Back to Raul's Main Page JUST DIAGNOSED: NEXT STEPS AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR HIVWhat is the next step after testing positive for HIV?Testing positive for HIV often leaves a person overwhelmed with questions and concerns. It’s important to remember that HIV can be treated effectively with HIV medicines.Treatment with HIV...
Let’s Talk PEP!
< Back to Raul's Main Page POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PEP)If you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, talk to your health care provider, an emergency room doctor, or your local health department about PEP right away. PEP can reduce your chance of becoming HIV-positive.People are exposed...
The Power of PrEP
< Back to Raul's Main Page PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP)WHAT IS PREP?PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease.PrEP is when people who don’t have HIV but who are at risk of getting HIV take HIV medicine every day...
Condoms: Use Them Right
< Back to Raul's Main Page HOW TO USE A MALE CONDOMTHE RIGHT WAY TO USE A MALE CONDOMCONDOM DOS AND DON’TSDO use a condom every time you have sex.DO put on a condom before having sex.DO read the package and check the expiration date.DO make sure there are no tears or defects.DO store condoms in...
Staying in Control
< Back to Raul's Main Page ALCOHOL, DRUGS, SEX & HIVHaving a few drinks or taking drugs can make you feel happy, relaxed and more confident. But if you mix sex with alcohol and drugs you may lose control and do things you wouldn’t usually do, putting your sexual health...