- 21. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... questions about you and offer appropriate testing. If your provider does not seem comfortable with you as a gay man, find another provider. 2. HIV/AIDS, Safe Sex Many men who have sex with men are at ...
- 22. HIV/AIDS
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... bisexual men. How is HIV spread? HIV is spread primarily by: ...
- 23. Sexual orientation and homosexuality
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality Shanghai China Since 1975, the American Psychological Association has called on psychologists to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long ...
- 24. Stigma and Discrimination
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- LGBT Stigma and Discrimination Shanghai China Homophobia, stigma, and discrimination persist in the Shanghai China and negatively affect the health and well-being of gay, bisexual, other ...
- 25. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- Gay and Bisexual Men's Health Shanghai China Gay and bisexual men, like all men, need to be aware of the ways they can protect their health through all stages of life. For all men, the leading ...
- 26. Vaginal dryness
- (Vaginal dryness)
- ... you're sexually aroused, more blood flows to your pelvic organs, creating more lubricating vaginal fluid. But the hormonal changes of menopause, childbirth and breast-feeding may disrupt this process. ...
- 27. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... women with VAIN will eventually develop vaginal cancer, though doctors aren't sure what causes some cases to develop into cancer and others to remain benign. VAIN is caused by the sexually transmitted ...
- 28. Endometrial cancer
- (Endometrial cancer)
- ... affect my sexuality? What do you feel is the best course of action for me? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting? I have other health conditions. How can I best ...
- 29. Stress incontinence
- (Stress incontinence)
- ... and distressed by the condition. It often disrupts work, social activities, interpersonal relationships and sexual relations. Mixed urinary incontinence. Mixed incontinence usually involves both ...
- 30. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... Changes in sexual function, sexual sensitivity and fertility Pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by damage to the nerve fibers in your spinal cord Difficulty breathing, coughing or clearing ...
- 31. When To Let Your Teenager Start Dating
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... majority are unattached. If anything, youngsters in the group spend as much time interacting with their same-sex friends as they do with members of the opposite sex. Dr. Ron Eagar, a pediatrician at ...
- 32. What Older Teens May Want to Know
- (Dating & Sex)
- Now the focus of discussions shifts from the mechanics of sex and human reproduction to the social and emotional aspects of sex and human relationships. There are many complex questions your son or daughter ...
- 33. Sex and sexuality
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... dating? When is it OK to kiss? Is it OK to masturbate (stimulate your genitals for sexual pleasure)? How far should I go sexually? When will I be ready to have sexual intercourse? Will having ...
- 34. Teen Parents
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... and substance abuse, or a girl being found to have a sexually transmitted infection at the time her pregnancy is diagnosed. Late entry into perinatal care may also increase the risks.” Tobacco’s detrimental ...
- 35. Teen Love Connection
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... can date, whether dates have to be group dates or if one-on-one dates are allowed, curfew, your expectations of the teen and partner he/she chooses, your family’s stance on teen sex, information on how ...
- 36. Masturbation
- (Dating & Sex)
- Masturbation marks a young person’s sexual awakening. A boy may experience nocturnal emissions before he learns to masturbate, but “wet dreams,” as they’re known, occur involuntarily while he is asleep. ...
- 37. How to Talk About Sex With Your Teen
- (Dating & Sex)
- How do I talk with my teen about sex? Sex is a very personal and private matter. Many parents find it difficult to talk with their children about sex. Teens may be too embarrassed, not trust their parent's ...
- 38. Helping Teens Resist Sexual Pressure
- (Dating & Sex)
- Teens are more likely to have sex if they: Entered puberty early Socialize with youngsters who approve of and encourage sexual activity Place little value on education Have a poor relationship ...
- 39. Expect Respect: Healthy Relationships
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... is never all right. Pushing, Shoving, Hitting, or Kicking In Anger Trying To Control The Other Person’s Behavior Forced Sex You always have the right to refuse attention or affection. Threats ...
- 40. Deciding to Wait
- (Dating & Sex)
- How do I know if I'm ready to have sex? No matter what you've heard, read, or seen, not everyone your age is having sex, including oral sex and intercourse. In fact, more than half of all teens choose ...
