HANS HELPS is a storytelling-driven HIV awareness initiative by Hans Berlin. This initiative empowers individuals to live openly, joyfully, and without the HIV stigma that is often associated with the condition.
Together, we can transform stigma into strength and share the powerful message of U=U.


I’m Hans Berlin — an internationally known adult film performer turned activist. I’ve been living with HIV for over two decades.
Since coming out publicly about my status in 2017, I’ve built a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life for myself.
Someone once told me, “By simply speaking the truth, you help others.”
That’s why I started HANS HELPS: I believe that real stories change hearts faster than statistics ever can. And I'm sharing my story to remind you that HIV does not define who you are.
HIVpositive = Powerful. Undetectable. Unstoppable.
Together, we can break stigma, spread awareness and empower others.
#UequalsU #TreatmentAsPrevention #PrEP

Providing clear, science-based information about Undetectable = Untransmittable and raising awareness of additional tools like PrEP helps foster a more informed, compassionate dialogue around HIV.

Honest conversations about fear, shame, resilience, and joy help us confront the worst stigma of all — the stigma we hold inside of us.

Balancing strength and fear. Staying healthy by caring for both physical and mental wellbeing — reducing stress, staying active, and listening closely to the body. Meeting life with honesty, resilience, and self-compassion while protecting the heart from stigma.




...is done for now. We'll be back next year with many more empowering events - in English and Deutsch.

I’m lucky to live where I have access to medication that keeps me undetectable and healthy. But many others aren’t as fortunate. It’s 2026 — everyone should know how hard it is to get HIV. We shouldn’t fear people who aren’t undetectable just because they lack treatment. Please consider donating to help change that.
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