Lexi Gibson

I didn’t know if I was going to live or die. And I didn't care. I was numb and had no hope left.

If you've heard the term undetectable in the context of HIV, you might wonder what it means and why it’s so important. As someone who’s lived with HIV since birth, and worked in HIV care for years, I want to break it down in a way that’s easy to understand.

Did you know just one pill a day can keep you from contracting HIV if you’re exposed?

When I was diagnosed in 1993, I was 2 years old. If it weren’t for my mother being deathly ill and begging for testing, we would’ve never found out.

Most people don’t know the differences between HIV and AIDS. Not even people who’ve had HIV for years. Let’s clear that up!

As someone who’s had HIV her whole life, I’ve come to learn that building and maintaining a healthy positive relationship with your doctor is crucial.