Top 10 Things Gay Men Should Discuss with their Healthcare Provider
From Gay & Lesbian Medical Association
We at AM are often warning of the whitewashed accounts given of this lifestyle. Perhaps our readers would like to hear from gay organizations themselves on the psychological and physiological impact of the gay lifestyle on its practioners.
1. HIV/AIDS, Safe Sex
That men who have sex with men are at an increased risk of HIV infection is well known, but the effectiveness of safe sex in reducing the rate of HIV infection is one of the gay community’s great success stories. However, the last few years have seen the return of many unsafe sex practices. While effective HIV treatments may be on the horizon, there is no substitute for preventing infection. Safe sex is proven to reduce the risk of receiving or transmitting HIV. All health care professionals should be aware of how to counsel and support maintenance of safe sex practices.
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