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Gay male body image and physical insecurities are increasingly becoming the hot topic within the gay community. The preoccupation to look our best can have its dangerous side effects. As modern media pushes for a focus around the appearance of the body as opposed to its function, men have shifted their priorities in a similar way with negative implications. |
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No matter how much you think you know about fitness, there’s always room for more information about staying in shape and being healthy. How much physical activity do adults need? Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. You need to do two types of physical activity each week to improve your health–aerobic and muscle-strengthening. |
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The Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project estimates that one in four gay men experience domestic violence in some form or other, whether physical, mental, emotional, sexual, spiritual or even financial. (http://www.lambda.org/DV_background.htm) Are you or is somebody you love affected by domestic violence? |
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Working toward and maintaining a healthy state of mind can be just as important as the effort we put forth to improve our individual physical health. Consider some of the following… |
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Information on diseases caused by tobacco use, such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases.
Cancer - Heart Disease and Stroke - Respiratory Health - Second hand Smoke |
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You CAN quit smoking. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones. The resources listed below discuss the benefits of quitting and provide helpful guidance. |
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Health Effects | Quit Smoking | Secondary Smoke | Smokeless Tabacco Basic Information
Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones. |
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As gay men our anuses is very important.It should be protected and looked after so we can enjoy the pleasures it offers.This is why it is important to know the “ins and outs” of our anus.Let’s start off with prostate cancer. One of the most common types of cancer among ALL men is prostate cancer. It usually occurs in men older than 50. African American men are more likely to than White men to develop prostate cancer and are more than twice as likely to die from it. A person can be at additional risk if they have had one or more close relatives with prostate cancer. Your doctor should screen you for prostate cancer every year starting when you are 50.If you are at high risk for prostate cancer (if you are African American or have a father or brother who as prostate cancer at a young age) you should begin having these tests at 45. For more information on prostate cancer in gay men contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2346 |
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Symptoms of depression may include the following: difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions fatigue and decreased energy feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping irritability, restlessness loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex overeating or appetite loss persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts Roughly one in five gay men experience symptoms of depression according to a study conducted by the New York based Medius Institute for Gay Men’s Health (http://www.mediusinstitute.org/depression.htm). |
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Anal sex involves stimulation of the anus and can be done manually, orally or by engaging in anal sex. Anal penetration can be pleasurable but can lead to discomfort if not performed properly. The sphincter, or the muscle on the outer rectum tends to tighten when stimulated, this means that any attempts at engaging in anal insertion of the penis, or finger can be very uncomfortable. Forced entry into the anus can lead to injury. The use of lubricants helps the muscle relax and dilate with manual stimulation. |
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Definition of Second hand Smoke • Second hand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke, is a complex mixture of gases and particles that includes smoke from the burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe tip (sidestream smoke) and exhaled mainstream smoke.¹
• Secondhand smoke contains at least 250 chemicals known to be toxic, including more than 50 that can cause cancer.¹ |
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The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.1,2 Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twist.1,2 Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or in sachets (tea bag-like pouches).2 Although some forms of snuff can be used by sniffing or inhaling into the nose,2 most smokeless tobacco users place the product in their cheek or between their gum and cheek.3 Users then suck on the tobacco and spit out the tobacco juices, which is why smokeless tobacco is often referred to as spit or spitting tobacco.3 Smokeless tobacco is a significant health risk and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes.4 |
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