The Positive Side. Table of Contents


Inside this issue:
	The Divine Secrets of the + Sisterhood Treatment information for women living with HIV/AIDS • By Lark Lands Women’s Words Tracey Conway, Jane Strickland, Louise Binder, Deanna Dugas Aromatherapy Blend for PMS and Perimenopausal symptoms Editor’s Letter Women’s Words Jocelyn Paul, Jane Strickland Taking Care of Yourself 30 nice things to do that cost (nearly) nothing • By Rebecca Denison
	The Goddess Flesh Club How HIV improved my sex life and made me a goddess • By River Huston Women’s Words Laurette Levy, Brigitte Charbonneau, Janet Conners, Sally Richard Aromatherapy Blend Sensual aromatherapy blends In • te • grate To make whole or complete by adding or bringing together parts. To unify. • By Barb Findlay Women’s Words Penny Bradford, Hazra, Robyn, Sheri Quinn, Minneh Kamau, Andrea Rudd, Brigitte Charbonneau, Valerie Ashton Transcending Barriers Letting go of the things that hold us back • By Kimberley Johnson
	Coming to Terms with HIV Basic tips on understanding medical terminology • By Cathy Elliott Olufs Lady Sings the Blues When you want to crawl under the covers for good, it’s time to ask for help — and get diagnosed • By David Coop Women’s Words Brigitte Charbonneau, Leahann, Andrea Rudd Aromatherapy Blend For depression We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby More HIV+ women are becoming moms • By Stacie Stukin and Lark Lands Women’s Words A mother
	From Diapers to Disclosure Excerpts from the life of an HIV+ mother • By Shari Margolese Women’s Words Robyn, Nicole Hicks, Rhonda Stevens, Sylvie Olivier Sex, Drugs & HIV Harm reduction makes life easier for drug users • By Chantale Perron Women’s Words Sylvie Olivier, Cindy Reardon The Golden Years Q&A with Ana, an HIV+ 77-year-old grandmother • By Tracy Barber
	De-stress Yourself Taking time out for you is one of the best things to do • By Rebekka Valian Women’s Words Hazra, Andrea Rudd The Ladies Room Resources for HIV+ women, moms and moms-to-be Beauty Poetry by Betty Anderson Credits
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