16: Women and HIV

What to expect with pregnancy

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Pregnancy is a challenging and exciting time for anyone, regardless of whether either of the parents are living with HIV. It is common […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Do YOU. (Talking about masturbation.)

by Ann K. Avery, MD

Your bae just left you, the club scene is anything but lit, or you’re spending way too much time swiping left on Tinder. Maybe you are newly diagnosed and still getting the courage to ramp […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 17: Young and Positive

Tips for being your best professional self

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 Getting a job that is meaningful to you […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare, 06: Talking to a Doctor, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

I’m living with HIV and HPV: What should I know?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Living with HIV and another illness is called a coinfection, which happens because HIV weakens your immune system’s ability to fight off other […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 11: Healthy Habits

How to get a good night sleep

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 Think back to a recent day when you […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner, 08: Peer Support, 17: Young and Positive

Setting a date, time, and place to tell your partner you're 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 Once you've decided it's the right time to […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 08: Peer Support, 17: Young and Positive

What you need to know about building credit

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 Let’s face it, credit can be an intimidating […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner, 08: Peer Support

How to tell your partner you're 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 Here are some basics to remember when planning […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 17: Young and Positive

How taking PrEP affects sex, love, and relationships

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center At one time, condoms were the only way to protect yourself from HIV infection. Thankfully, it's 2018 now and there more ways than […]
00. Spanish, 01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 17: Young and Positive

Cómo tomar la PrEP afecta el sexo, el amor y las relaciones

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Hubo un tiempo en que el preservativo era la única forma de protegerse de la infección por […]