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These Are the Gay Sex Questions You’re Afraid to Ask Your Doctor
No one likes going to the doctor. It’s scary.
But for gay men, it’s even scarier. For one, gay men experience a great deal of stigma and shaming, which makes difficult conversations even harder. Gay men, as a population, are also at higher risk for certain sexually transmitted diseases and conditions. That’s also scary. Lastly, predicting a health care provider’s response to gay-specific isn’t easy. Some doctors are totally comfortable talking about gay sex and gay men’s health; in other instances, doctors shut down entirely.
The reality is, gay men need to…
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Blood Donations, Sexual Orientation, and Societal Health
The FDA is considering lifting restrictions on blood donation based on sexual orientation. If they do, increasing the blood supply will be only the most straightforward benefit.
F.D.A. Ends Ban, Allowing Some Blood Donations by Gay Men
Gay rights groups considered the lifting of the lifetime ban a major stride toward ending a discriminatory national policy, but had wanted blanket bans for gay men to be removed entirely.
H.I.V. Rates Among Gay Men Are Higher in South, Study Finds
More than a quarter of gay and bisexual men in some cities and states in the South are living with H.I.V., according to a new study — a far higher rate than in the country as a whole.
The Bigotry of Gay-Blood-Donation Bans
In the wake of the shooting in Orlando, the city is in desperate need of contributions. Due to a long-standing FDA policy, LGBT people can’t participate.
The Mental Health Issues Gay Men Deal With
The mental health issues gay men are more likely to deal with go beyond discrimination and stigma. To fully understand how their sexual orientation impacts their mental health, we need to examine existential crises, family problems, stereotypes, the effects of the LGBT community and much more.
Why Most Gay Men Still Aren't Allowed to Donate Blood
The FDA’s current policy puts the US in line with other countries like Great Britain and Australia. But elsewhere, like in Italy, blood banks have moved from a blanket ban on men who have sex with men to “individual sexual risk assessment.”
Young Gay And Bisexual Men More Likely To Attempt Suicide Than Others, Study Suggests
Our study showed that among gay and bisexual men, age and ethnicity had a significant impact on mental health.
These Are the Gay Sex Questions You’re Afraid to Ask Your Doctor
No one likes going to the doctor. It’s scary. But for gay men, it’s even scarier. For one, gay men experience a great deal of stigma and shaming, which makes difficult conversations even harder. Gay men, as a population, are also at higher risk for certain sexually transmitted diseases and conditions.
Gay Men's Health Services
GMHS is focused on providing quality support, education, and advocacy for the overall health of gay men in San Diego County.
GMFA
GMFA is the UK's leading charity dedicated to gay men's health. GMFA is the gay men’s health branch of the Health Equality and Rights Organisation (HERO) which works to reduce health inequalities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* communities.
GMHC
GMHC is the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. Building on decades of dedication and expertise, we understand the reality of HIV/AIDS and empower a healthy life for all.
The Food Gays
The Food Gays are Jeremy and Adrian, two Vancouver men who love food, photography and social media. The website was launched in 2012, and since then it has become a collection of healthy and delicious recipes, lifestyle finds and restaurant experiences around the city.
TheHealthyBear.com
I'm a bear with a passion for sharing great healthy information.
Vanilla Garlic
What we love about his blog is how he provides food for our hungry tummies and for thought - HuffPost
CDC
Gay and bisexual men are part of a very diverse community. They have both shared and unique experiences and situations that affect their physical and mental health needs as well as their ability to get high quality health services. This website provides an overview of the different health and other issues faced by gay and bisexual men.
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