Gay men have unique medical needs especially if they have HIV infection. HIV among men who have sex with men is common. HIV among MSM can be dealt with effectively and gay men can live healthy lives in the face of HIV.
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association lists ten things gay men should discuss with their doctors. To stay healthy, these ten important topics should be discussed openly with your doctor at least once a year and more often if needed. Let's take a look at all ten.
In order to stay healthy, everyone, including gay men, must be knowledgeable of HIV and AIDS, how the disease is spread from person to person, and how to prevent its spread by using safer sex techniques. Here is a collection of safer sex resources that will help.
Condoms - The Key to HIV and STD Prevention
The overuse of alcohol, prescription drugs, or recreational drugs not only complicates your HIV treatment but is also very damaging to your health in and of itself. This collection of substance abuse resources provides you with the facts about the dangers of substance use.
The Deadly Problem of Crystal Meth Use
Depression and anxiety can be very difficult for anyone, including people living with HIV and AIDS. Talk to your doctor if you are feeling depressed or suffer from anxiety. Not sure if depression is a problem with you? Take a look at this feature that will help you deal with depression.
Antidepressant Fact Sheets
Hepatitis A, B & C are serious infections of the liver that can be life threatening and make HIV treatment more difficult. Learn how to prevent and treat the many forms of hepatitis with this collection of hepatitis resources.
HIV and Hepatitis C - Dealing with Coinfection
Unsafe sex not only leads to HIV infection but infection with one of several sexually transmitted diseases as well. Get the facts about STDs and how to prevent them with this feature.
The Link Between HIV and STDs
Cancers such as prostate, testicular and colon cancer are just some of the illnesses that can take years off of your life. The keysto staying healthy are many. Take a look at this collection of resources, links and features that will help you stay healthy.
How to do a Testicular Self-Exam
Like substance abuse, alcohol abuse can complicate your HIV treatment and jeopardize your health. About's Alcoholism Guide "Buddy T" provides you with a comprehensive collection of resources to kick the alcohol habit.
Do You Have a Drinking Problem?
Tobacco use endangers your health in countless ways. From cancers to lung disease, tobacco slowly chips away your health and takes years off your life. Smoking Cessation Guide Terry Martin has assembled a huge collection of tools to help you kick the habit.
Chantix - A Prescription to Help You Quit
Physical fitness, including diet and exercise is the best way to stay healthy for a long time. About has a huge collection of resources devoted to helping you stay fit.
Resources for a Healthy Lifestyle
Anal cancer and anal papiloma can be a devastating disease that eventually kills. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of anal cancer and what you can do to diagnose anal papiloma sooner; improving your chance of defeating this silent killer.
Do Anal Paps Save Lives?
