12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity

Let’s Talk About (Horribly Harmful) Conversion Therapy

  By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you are in any way involved in the LGBTQ+ community, […]

14: Sexual Identity

Coming out: AJ's story

AJ's story  When I was in 5th grade, there was one time my dad asked if I had a boyfriend or girlfriend. At the time, I didn’t understand why he asked that, but then I […]

14: Sexual Identity

You just came out — now what?

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If it’s a burden to keep your sexual orientation or gender identity […]

14: Sexual Identity

Coming out: Jolie's story

For many people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), coming out of the closet is a huge moment in their lives — and also sometimes one of the most nerve-wracking. It can be […]

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Tips and resources for parents of LGBTQ kids

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Your perspective on parenting may change a little bit when you find […]

14: Sexual Identity, 15: Trans and HIV

Coming out: Katie's story

For many people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), coming out of the closet is a huge moment in their lives — and also sometimes one of the most nerve-wracking. It can be […]

14: Sexual Identity

Coming out: Josh's story

For many people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), coming out of the closet is a huge moment in their lives — and also sometimes one of the most nerve-wracking. It can be […]

09: Sex When Living with HIV, 12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity

4 podcasts we love about life, love, sex, and money

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Podcasts are everywhere these days, and they cover just about everything. Sex, […]

14: Sexual Identity, 15: Trans and HIV, 18: Know Your Rights

How discrimination laws affect Ohio's LGBTQ community

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center It’s legal for same-sex couples to get married. Cities in Ohio and […]

14: Sexual Identity, 15: Trans and HIV

LGBTQ safe spaces and resources in Cleveland

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center You deserve to feel safe in your community. Lots of folks feel […]