11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The Best Free Meditation Apps

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 Feeling stressed or anxious? Maybe you just want […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 17: Young and Positive

HIV Home Test: How It Works, And What to Do If It's Positive

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Did you know that the early detection of HIV can make a big difference in one’s health? 🏥 Thanks to an HIV home […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How to Make Friends as an Adult

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center When we leave school, we suddenly go from being forced to make friends […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

HIV Housing Assistance: How to Find Affordable Housing When Living with HIV

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Finding affordable housing can be tough for anyone, but for those living with […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

Is Choking during Sex Dangerous?

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center It seems weird to think of choking as a new thing in sex. […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 18: Know Your Rights

HIV disclosure laws and anti-discrimination laws across the US: What you need to know

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Say it after me: It’s wrong to be treated differently based on something […]
13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Do I need to go 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 Let’s debunk a myth and straighten something up […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Can dogs get HIV?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, 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 […]
12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity

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

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Are you hooking up with someone casually, but it’s also kind of serious? […]
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 K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, 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 […]