09: Sex When Living with HIV

Keep sex sexy and safe: Grab the lube

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Sex is no fun if there’s too much friction. A good time requires a smooth glide. That’s why there’s a whole industry selling […]
08: Peer Support

What is the difference between HIV peer support and a support group?

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 Peer support means somebody like you — a […]
16: Women and HIV

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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 National Women’s and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Video: Get your walk on... with Jen!

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Here in Cleveland, we’re getting a break from the winter gloom this weekend ☀️ — so get out there, walk it out, and soak up some sun while it lasts! 😎 Going on a walk […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 03: Getting Tested for HIV

Why is it important to know if you’ve got HIV?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Worrying about whether you’ve been infected with HIV can drive you nuts. All that stress is bad for your health.. There’s always a […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 16: Women and HIV

I've just been diagnosed with HIV...and I'm pregnant

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center You can’t help worrying: What’s going to happen to my baby now that I have HIV? OK, so “pregnant with HIV” sounds like […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 06: Talking to a Doctor

Questions to ask the doctor during your first HIV visit

by Ann K. Avery, MD

HIV doctors can diagnose an infection, prescribe anti-viral meds and explain how to fight back against the virus.     But they can’t read minds. If you’re unsure about anything about having to do with HIV, […]
00. Spanish, 01: Blogs With Audio Content, 06: Talking to a Doctor

Preguntas que hacerle al médico durante tu primera consulta de VIH

by la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Los médicos especialistas en VIH pueden diagnosticar una infección, recetar medicamentos antivirales y explicar cómo luchar contra el virus. Pero no pueden leer la mente. Si no estás seguro de algo que tenga que ver […]
18: Know Your Rights

How healthcare privacy laws protect you 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 Your health information is your private property. Everything […]
11: Healthy Habits

Getting the right nutrition when you're living with HIV: Eat this, not that

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Eating right is essential to staying healthy if you’re living with HIV. That means knowing what to eat and what to avoid. You […]