Talkabout: Where we speak for ourselves

Welcome to the online version of Talkabout. You can view articles from the current print edition, as well as the most recent back issues.

Talkabout is made possible by subscriptions, advertising revenue, donations and a grant under the State/Commonwealth AIDS Program. Talkabout thanks the many volunteers without whom the publication would not be possible. All views expressed are the opinions of authors and not necessarily those of Positive Life NSW, its management or members.

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Why good nutrition matters

Posted online 24 February 2010
Categories: Diet and nutrition, Healthy living, Living with HIV

Kevin Pyle speaks to nutritionist Louise Houtzager about the benefits of good nutrition and reveals some practical tips to help you eat well.

A healthy change

Posted online 24 February 2010
Categories: Diet and nutrition, Living with HIV

Robbie knew something had to change. Since starting his HIV medicines, he had gained weight around his stomach and it was starting to affect his health. He had high blood pressure and his self-confidence plummeted. He decided it was time to lose weight and take control of his health.

Living on the roller coaster

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Living with HIV, Mental health conditions

Adrian always felt he was living a secret double life – juggling a dual diagnosis of HIV and mental illness with a professional career. With treatment and support, he has learned how to take control of both conditions and live a meaningful life.

Living with HIV & HCV

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Coinfection, Hepatitis, Living with HIV

Malcolm shares his experience of searching for the right treatments and how talking openly with his healthcare team helped him take control of his health.

The sero-discordant divide

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Serodiscordant , Sex, safe sex and relationships

Tobin muses on the changes that online dating has brought to our sex lives, recalling some of the highs and lows of revealing his HIV status, and why some of us choose sero-sorting to keep things simple.

Love Game

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Disclosure, Relationships, Technology and HIV

Greg Page fastens his seatbelt on the roller coaster of love for another wild, crazy ride that even heartbreak, hot guys and HIV can’t make him stay away from.

Mardi Gras memories

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Living with HIV, Mardi Gras

Ross recalls the long history of Mardi Gras parade and party, and its reflection of our response to HIV in Australia.

In another language

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Living with HIV, Peer support and friendship

José left his native Peru for a new life in Australia. Here, he shares his story of being diagnosed with HIV in his new country and the support and confidence he found in the Genesis workshop.

So Can You Cook? No 39 - Saturday is takeaway!

Posted online 22 February 2010
Categories: Healthy living, Recipes

It doesn’t matter whether you watch the morning programs on TV or the so-called current affairs programs at night, there is bound to be someone, at some stage, telling you what you should, or more often than not, should not eat. Tim Alderman shares his thoughts on a healthy diet.

Remembering Robert Attwood

Posted online 22 February 2010

On 6 January 2010, people with HIV in NSW lost a good friend and valuable community service worker when Robert Attwood died at home. He had been sick for the last few years with motor neurone disease.