02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Can dogs get HIV?

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If you’ve made the decision to get a dog, then you might be asking yourself some logistical questions. 🤔 Is my house big enough? Do […]

12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity

The Situationship Red Flags to Look Out for (and What to Do About Them)

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Are you hooking up with someone casually, but it’s also kind of serious? Is […]

03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 06: Talking to a Doctor, 08: Peer Support

What to Expect at an HIV Clinic

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center For many of us, making the decision to go see a health care professional about any chronic condition is tough. Believe it or not, if […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

HIV status disclosure: what if someone reacts badly?

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Let’s set the scene: You’re there with someone. 🤗 You love everything about them, […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Sexercise: The Best Sex Positions for Staying Fit

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Any form of exercise is good. ✅ Going for a walk once a day […]

09: Sex When Living with HIV

A Safer Sex Guide for A Stress-Free Mind

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center The lights are low, your playlist is on, and there’s nothing nagging at the […]

12: Mental health

How to Pick a Therapist That's Right For You

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center First things first: everyone can benefit from therapy. 🤗 Doesn’t matter if […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to Respond to Ignorant Questions About HIV

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Holidays, weddings, you name it – something about a large family gathering can make […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Holiday savings: How to celebrate Christmas on a budget

By: Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Sleigh, Queen. Sleigh.🛷 The holidays are expensive. The bigger your family, the worse […]

12: Mental health

Best Ways to Spend Thanksgiving Alone (Or With Your Chosen Family)

By: Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Planning to go solo for Thanksgiving this year? 🦃 Hey, we get it […]