BLOG & RESOURCES
Welcome to the HIV Risk Blog, a clear, evidence-based resource for understanding HIV symptoms, transmission risks, window periods, testing timelines, and anxiety after potential exposure. If you’re looking for personalised guidance, start with our HIV Risk Assessment or explore the HIV Risk Guide for a deeper explanation of how HIV transmission works. Every article is written to cut through misinformation and help you make informed decisions using real data from the CDC, UNAIDS, and peer-reviewed studies.
> A sore throat can be a source of major anxiety. This guide breaks down the key differences between a sore throat from an acute HIV infection and one from common allergies.
Read More →> Feeling worried about prevention? This guide explains the difference between PrEP (for before exposure) and PEP (for after) to help you understand your choices clearly.
Read More →> Wondering what undetectable actually means for HIV transmission? This article explains viral load, U=U, and how effective treatment can reduce sexual transmission risk to essentially zero.
Read More →> Swollen glands can be a symptom of many things, including HIV. This article gives you a calm, factual look at the connection between HIV and lymph nodes, and when to get tested.
Read More →> What is the real connection between sex work and HIV risk? This article looks past the stigma and explains the facts and factors that are most important to know.
Read More →> It's easy to worry about symptoms. This guide helps you separate unreliable signs from real information, so you can focus on testing instead of fear.
Read More →> Studies show that HIV transmission from female to male is less common. This article explains the simple biological reasons why this is the case.
Read More →> Curious whether circumcision makes sex safer? This article explains how circumcision changes HIV risk for insertive partners and why viral load, condoms and PrEP still matter more.
Read More →> Many people ask: why pay when free tools exist? This article explains the difference between basic calculators and our detailed, science-based report.
Read More →> Feeling anxious after a possible exposure is normal. A risk calculator is a tool to help you look past fear and see your situation based on facts and science.
Read More →> This is a very common question. This article breaks down the real risk of HIV from oral sex, separating myths from medical facts to give you clear information.
Read More →> Timing is key for an accurate test result. This guide explains the "window periods" for both lab blood tests and at-home oral tests so you can choose the right one.
Read More →