08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

Friendship breakups really suck—here's how you can heal

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We all know how hard romantic breakups can be—but friendship breakups? Sometimes they […]

03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 07: Protecting my Partner

How do you catch HIV?

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center There’s a lot of confusion out there about HIV, from old myths, to […]

11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

Soft life vs. hard work: which one actually leads to happiness?

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 be real: life is a lot. Between […]

03: Getting Tested for HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

The stages of HIV: what you need to know

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Getting an HIV diagnosis can feel scary at first—but the truth is, we’ve come a long way with treatment and support. 💪 And […]

19: Key Health Partners

The financial glow-up: smart money moves for your 20s and 30s

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Leveling up your money game doesn’t mean you have to become a finance […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner

What is undetectable HIV and U=U?

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Let’s start with something kind of amazing: if someone is living with HIV and their viral load is undetectable, they cannot pass it […]

12: Mental health

Solo dates are the new self-care: here’s how to start

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center When was the last time you treated yourself like the main character? 🧑‍🎤 […]

05: HIV Healthcare

How to keep your HIV care on track when you move

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Moving to a new city or town is a big deal! 🎉 New adventures, new places to explore, maybe even a fresh start. […]

09: Sex When Living with HIV

Dating apps and HIV disclosure: a guide

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Dating in the digital age comes with plenty of challenges—bad pickup lines, ghosting, […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How giving HIV a pet-name can make a big difference

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Living with HIV is just one part of your story—it doesn’t have to […]