02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

Video: Let's talk disclosure

Disclosure is a very personal decision. We’ve got some tips for telling your friends, family, or partner about your HIV status. ❤ ❤ ❤ By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and […]

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Soy heterosexual. ¿Puedo contraer el VIH?

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Los heterosexuales pueden contraer VIH? Sí, sí pueden. Particularmente si piensan que el VIH es solo una […]

14: Sexual Identity

I'm straight. Can I get HIV?

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Can straight people get HIV? Yes, they can — especially if they think HIV is only a “gay” disease. It’s true that in the United […]

08: Peer Support

3 HIV events to check out in May

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center What’s up in May for people living with HIV and their supporters? […]

07: Protecting my Partner, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 16: Women and HIV

Internal condoms: Why condoms aren’t just for tops anymore

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center An internal condom is designed specifically for use by the receptive partner. […]

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6 tipos de preservativos para tu placer y protección

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¡Hay tantos tipos diferentes […]

09: Sex When Living with HIV

6 types of condoms for your pleasure and protection

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center There are so many different kinds of condoms! More condom choices let […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Dealing with overly supportive friends and family when you're living with HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center They mean well. They just want what’s best for you. But they’re […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 03: Getting Tested for HIV

Video: Got frisky? Was it risky? Get the test that suits you best

Got frisky? Was it risky? When it comes to HIV testing, you’ve got options! 🙌🏾  Getting tested regularly is the only way to know your status for sure — so find the test that suits […]

13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

How to lower your risk of HIV from injectable drugs

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Heroin (or any other drug you might inject) addiction is tough to kick. If you’re injecting, it pays to adopt basic safety practices. Safer injecting […]