Category: 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

We’re sex positive at Positive Peers, and think you deserve to be too

by Positive Peers

So what’s the deal with sex positivity? Well, being sex positive just means you understand that consenting adults should get as much sexy time as they want — no more, no less, and however they […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

5 things people living with HIV should know about Coronavirus

by By Positive Peers

We know you’ve heard all the media-hype surrounding the coronavirus, also known as COVID19, as it continues to spread in the United States and around the world. And although older folks, and those with health […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare

The stages of HIV: what you need to know

by Ann K. Avery, MD

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 […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare, 10: Side Effects & Complications

Why sticking with HIV medications matters

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Okay, so imagine this: you’ve finally found a new favorite TV series and you’re hooked. But imagine if every few episodes, you just […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner

What is undetectable HIV and U=U?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

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 […]
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

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 […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 21. About Positive Peers

Our top 10 most read HIV articles

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 Looking for real stories, helpful tips, and support […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 15: Trans and HIV, 16: Women and HIV

Finding an HIV specialist: who should be on your medical team?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If you're living with HIV, having the right health care team by your side is super important. One of the key members of […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

HIV Housing Assistance: How to Find Affordable Housing When Living with HIV

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Finding affordable housing can be tough for anyone, but for those living with […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 18: Know Your Rights

HIV disclosure laws and anti-discrimination laws across the US: What you need to know

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Say it after me: It’s wrong to be treated differently based on something […]