In Every Issue

Contributors Mar+Apr 2021
The people behind the 2021 HIV Drug Guide

Front Cover Backstory: Embrace the journey
A road trip is a journey, not unlike living with HIV

The Category Is Mar+Apr 2021
What’s been the most unexpected experience or encounter you’ve had in your journey with HIV?

Editor’s note Mar+Apr 2021
This issue of Positively Aware magazine is our 25th Annual HIV Drug Guide, and it’s been quite a ride.

Poz Advocate: Getting back to (discrimination free) work
There is not a job in the world that a person living with HIV cannot safely perform

Positively Aging: Four tips for older adults aging with HIV
Feeling lonely or isolated is no fun—and isn’t good for your health either
In This Issue

Self-defense moves
Take care of yourself in a time of stress

Travel companions
Associate editor Enid Vázquez recalls memorable moments from 25 years of the HIV drug guide
2021 HIV Drug Guide

DHHS Recommendations
DHHS Guidelines for people starting HIV therapy for the first time

12 things to know about HIV treatment
It is recommended that everyone living with HIV be on HIV treatment, and as soon as possible after diagnosis.

HIV life cycle
Different drug classes interrupt the virus from replicating at various stages

The road ahead
What's on the horizon—new drugs in development

Roadside assistance
HIV treatment can be costly, but there's help

Getting around
In this guide, HIV drugs are grouped into eight categories —plus, additional categories for select non-HIV drugs and PrEP