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If you have a problem with your eye, you don't go to a podiatrist. So it reasons that when you need health and wellness questions related to your sexual orientation, you should search for answers specific to you. On this page, I believe you will find those answers. Have another suggestion, let me know.

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is the world's largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health care professionals. GLMA was founded in 1981 as the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights with the mission of ensuring equality in health care for LGBT individuals and health care professionals.Today, there is still considerable ignorance about LGBT health issues, with many assuming that LGBT health involves only HIV/AIDS. In fact, the full scope of the LGBT health agenda includes breast and cervical cancer, hepatitis, mental health, substance abuse, tobacco use, depression, access to care for transgender persons, and other concerns.

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This UK site had lots of good information including this link which is to "The Gay Man's Good Sex Guide." I thought I would include this link on this page because sex is an important part of a life of good health.

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Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal Communication

Research has shown that when a person’s voice doesn’t align with their gender identity, it can have a detrimental effect on their overall quality of life. This incongruence not only draws unwanted attention but can also jeopardize their safety.
Sometimes, the way we speak doesn’t quite match who we truly are. It’s like our voice is on a different page from our identity. That’s where voice and communication training steps in. Think of it as your personal voice coach, helping you align the way you sound with the real you. It’s all about bringing your voice and identity into harmony.

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At "The Body" you can find HIV/AIDS information in more than 550 topic areas.

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Here you will find information on a wide range of topics pertaining to love, sexuality and health. Don't let the name of the site fool you, because they have dedicated a large portion of their site to sexual wellness, everything from circumcision and masterbation to sex toys and anal sex.

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SexInfo Online is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing our readers with comprehensive information about human sex and sexuality— health, identity, and relationships. Our website, a digital archive containing hundreds of articles, is maintained by a team of student writers, editors, and webmasters from the University of California, Santa Barbara who have studied and are passionate about human sexuality.

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