09: Sex When Living with HIV

6 types of condoms for your pleasure and protection

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 There are so many different kinds of condoms! […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Dealing with overly supportive friends and family when 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 They mean well. They just want what’s best […]
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

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

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 K. Avery, MD

Ann K. Avery, MD, 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 […]
00. Spanish

¿Puedo sufrir una sobredosis por mis medicamentos para el VIH?

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > Es normal que te preguntes si puedes sufrir una sobredosis por los medicamentos para el VIH. Sin […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Can I overdose on my HIV meds?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center It’s natural to wonder if you can overdose on HIV medication. However, the short answer is NO, you don’t really have to worry […]
05: HIV Healthcare

3 ways to get involved in HIV events in April

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 Want to get involved in HIV awareness? April […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

Sexting: 6 ways to keep foreplay sexy and safe

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 talk sexting. You probably love it when […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 11: Healthy Habits

7 ways to protect your heart when you're living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Unfortunately, heart disease is one of the most common risks of aging. It’s true for everybody, even if they don't have HIV. But […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 17: Young and Positive

I have just been diagnosed with HIV: Who do I need to tell?

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 find out you’re HIV-positive, you have […]