14: Sexual Identity

I'm straight. Can I get HIV?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, 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 […]
08: Peer Support

3 HIV events to check out in May

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 What’s up in May for people living with […]
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, 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 An internal condom is designed specifically for use […]
00. Spanish

6 tipos de preservativos para tu placer y protección

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Escrito por Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, trabajadora social de VIH en MetroHealth Medical Center y revisada médicamente por Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas en MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en […]
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 la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Escrito por la Dra Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas del MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > Es normal que te preguntes si puedes sufrir una sobredosis por los […]
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 […]