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Article: ADDRESSING THE SEXUAL HEALTH NEEDS OF GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
- Article from:
- The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
- Article date:
- September 22, 1998
- Author:
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ABSTRACT: This paper identifies key issues that health professionals must address in order to provide appropriate health care services to gay and bisexual men. It focuses on sexual health matters that are particularly pertinent when working with men who have sex with men. These include: the importance of gay- and bisexual-positive language and terminology; the use of discretion in applying labels to men who have sex with men; a man's self-acceptance as gay or bisexual; the coming out process; internalized homophobia; attitudes and insights on bisexuality; relationship issues of gay couples; HIV/AIDS; HIV infection and sexual health; other STDs; fertility issues for gay ...