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Ways Gay Men Can Help Lesbians Fight Breast Cancer
For obvious reasons, gay men aren't at significant risk for breast cancer, but the illness is closer than you may think. Breast cancer can affect your sister, mother, neighbor or friend. And lesbians are at higher risk for breast cancer than straight women.

By following these steps you can help fight breast cancer and increase awareness.
How To Find a Gay-Friendly Doctor
Your doctor should not view being gay as a problem. Your care should be specifically tailored toward your lifestyle and should be taken just as seriously as the care of your doctor's straight patients. Here's how to find a gay-friendly doctor.
Ways Gay Men Can "Go Green" and Help the Environment
We can all do our part to preserve the environment and still maintain our quality of life. The most successful "green" people are the ones that change their lifestyle, along with their habits.

I made a conscious choice to live a more "green" lifestyle a few month ago. I decided that I would make an effort to remove as much energy and material waste from my daily routine as possible. …
Condom Brands for Gay Men
Gay Life guest writers Nathan Seven Scott and Jared Shuler review the best condom brands for gay men.
Put On a Condom
Before you wrap it up, learn how to put on and use a condom.
Buy a Condom
Learn how to buy a male condom.
Gay Smoking and Cancer
Gay men are at higher risk for cancer. See why gay men are more susceptible to cancer and how they can prevent it.
Tips for Healthy Gay Living
Live gay, live healthy with these top health tips.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
This organization works to maximize the quality of health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counsel
This organization works to educate mental health service providers about issues confronting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals.
LGBT Health
Get the latest information on health issues ranging from anal sex and cancer to HIV and party drug use. Also, certified physicians are available to answer those troublesome questions.
The Gateway
The folks at The Gateway challenge you to skip a circuit party for a weekend retreat with them, where you will find "clarity, understanding and direction, in relationships, sex, work, and play."

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