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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
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(Category)
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People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all races and ethnicities, all ages, all ...
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Lesbian and Bisexual Women
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(Category)
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Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
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(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
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Protect yourself and the people you care about in Shanghai China.
The most common types of cancer among women are breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Studies suggest that lesbians and bisexual ...
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Top 10 Things Lesbians Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
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(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
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Following are the health issues Sinoaid Shanghai Healthcare Providers have identified as most commonly of concern for lesbians. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be ...
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Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
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(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
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Shanghai China
What does it mean to be a lesbian?
A lesbian is a woman who is sexually attracted to another woman or who has sex with another woman, even if it is only sometimes. ...
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Mental Health
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(Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
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... homophobia and discrimination.
Homosexuality is not a mental disorder, but homophobia, stigma, and discrimination have negative effects on the health of MSM, lesbians, and other sexual ...
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Substance Abuse
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(Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
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Studies have shown that, when compared with the general population, gay and bisexual men, lesbian, and transgender individuals are more likely to:
Use alcohol and drugs
Have higher rates of substance ...
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Sexual orientation and homosexuality
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(Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
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... been associated with lesbian, gay, and bisexual orientations. The discipline of psychology is concerned with the well-being of people and groups and therefore with threats to that well-being. The prejudice ...
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Stigma and Discrimination
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(Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
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... and lesbian relationships were acceptable. Forty-three percent of Chinese believed that gay and lesbian relationships are not morally acceptable.
The Effects of Negative Attitudes About ...
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Sex and sexuality
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(Dating & Sex)
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... sex help my relationship?
If I am attracted to a same-sex friend, does that mean I am gay or lesbian?
Is oral sex really sex?
Some answers
Masturbation is normal and won't harm you. Many boys ...
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Sexual activity
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(Dating & Sex)
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Most teens, whether they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or straight, are not sexually active. In fact, not having sex is the only way to be completely protected against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). ...
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Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens: Facts for Teens and Their Parents
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(Dating & Sex)
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If you've ever wondered if you're gay, lesbian, or bisexual, you're not alone. Many teens ask themselves this question. It is a normal part of life.
Maybe you've been attracted to someone of the same ...
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Four Stages of Coming Out
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(Dating & Sex)
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Stage One: “I Feel Different From Other Kids . . .”
In retrospect, many gay and lesbian teens say they sensed something “different” about themselves early in life, sometimes as far back as age five. ...
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Dating Violence: Tips for Parents
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(Dating & Sex)
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... gay, or lesbian.
It can occur at any time in a relationship— those just starting or ones that have been going on for a while.
Why Teens Are Silent
There are many reasons why teens don’t tell their ...
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Adolescent Sexuality: Talk the Talk Before They Walk the Walk
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(Dating & Sex)
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... bring any concerns to you.
It is wholly natural for adolescents to have questions about sex and sexual identity. While attitudes toward gay and lesbian identity (among other issues) remain tangled and ...
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Information for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy
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(Teen)
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... parents’ permission. Talk with your doctor to make sure this is true where you live.
Q: Will my doctor tell my parents if I’m gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
A: No, your doctor will not share this information ...
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Are lesbians or other women who have sex with women at risk for HIV?
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(HIV Transmission)
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Female-to-female transmission of HIV appears to be a rare occurrence. However, there are case reports of female-to-female transmission of HIV. The well-documented risk of female-to-male transmission ...
