Huge study finds drugs stop HIV transmission
U=U is fantastic science; though it hasn’t been enough to totally remove the stigma of HIV, even in San Francisco. I believe it comes from not  enough dissemination of information regarding the nonexistent risk of contracting HIV from an undetectable partner.<p>I’m also concerned that by focusing on HIV as a manageable, chronic condition - we discount the need for a cure.<p>A dystopian future possibility that’s come through my head is the cure is a century away  despite progress,  and U=U  doesn’t do enough to remove the stigma faced today regardless how much the public is informed of the science.<p>I believe that a cure is required to truly remove the stigma of HIV.<p>I can scream “I am undetectable” from the rooftops and what that entails It’s never going to matter to the people that find creative ways to cancel plans, get out of dates, etc. when I disclose my status as HIV+ to them.<p>I’m at least thankful for the people that tell me it makes them uncomfortable  to consider kissing or any sexual contact - even with this knowledge. And even with pre exposure prophylaxis / PrEP.