05: HIV Healthcare, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

9 easy convo tips for a first date

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Real talk: If you agree the first date […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

Sexy and safe holiday gifts to give your partner this year

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center This holiday season is quickly approaching, and we […]
00. Spanish

Cómo hablar sucio sin sentir la incomodidad

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Escrito por Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, trabajadora social de VIH en MetroHealth Medical Center y revisada médicamente por Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas en MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

How to talk dirty without being awkward

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Sex is great when chemistry, consent, and communication […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to tell loved ones you're going to rehab

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We’re human and have our issues. No one […]
11: Healthy Habits

HIV & weight gain - what's the connection?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Recently, we saw a study that showed some people actively taking their HIV meds have gained weight. What’s the deal with this?? Well, […]
05: HIV Healthcare

U=U Needs YOU!

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

  By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center U=U, heard of it? Seen it somewhere? […]
05: HIV Healthcare

How to deal with UTIs

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Ugh. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) suck! They’re annoying and often times can be painful. Unfortunately, if you’re someone living with HIV then you […]
08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

The impact of self-stigma and living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If only the best way to decrease self-stigma […]
13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

You’re probs addicted to social media and here’s why

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We’re all guilty of it, so don’t think you’re alone. You’re human and, especially right now during this challenging time with the pandemic […]