GLBT Teens Health & Wellness
Health and wellness issues affect both our physical as well as our mental health. This holistic view sees health as something that is affected by everything from self-esteem, to sexuality and health care.
Gay Teens & Puberty
Puberty can be a tough time for anyone, but for gay teens, there may be a few additional things to think about.
Puberty can be a tough time for anyone, but for gay teens, there may be a few additional things to think about.
Gay Teen Body Image Issues
Like many young people, gay teens may have body image issues. Sometimes these are related to being GLBT, and sometimes they are simply the result or personality or simply being a teen. But whatever the cause, it can be helpful for GLBT teens to learn more about body image issues, why they occur and how to address them.
Like many young people, gay teens may have body image issues. Sometimes these are related to being GLBT, and sometimes they are simply the result or personality or simply being a teen. But whatever the cause, it can be helpful for GLBT teens to learn more about body image issues, why they occur and how to address them.
Why Gay Teens Are at Risk for Eating Disorders
Like many young people, gay teens are at risk for eating disorders. In some ways, however, their sexual orientation contributes to this.
Like many young people, gay teens are at risk for eating disorders. In some ways, however, their sexual orientation contributes to this.
Internet Bullying
Despite what a lot of people think, the biggest risk to teens online is Internet bullying. Here's what gay teens need to know about online harassment.
Despite what a lot of people think, the biggest risk to teens online is Internet bullying. Here's what gay teens need to know about online harassment.
How Gay Teens Can Deal with Depression
Gay teens may suffer from depression, but help is out there.
Gay teens may suffer from depression, but help is out there.
What's the Deal With Gay Bullying?
Being bullied for you sexual orientation, or gay bullying, is far too common. Here are some strategies gay teens can use to deal with it.
Being bullied for you sexual orientation, or gay bullying, is far too common. Here are some strategies gay teens can use to deal with it.
Gay Dating Violence
gay teen dating violence
gay teen dating violence
Visit a Doctor Without Your Parents
Gay teens often want to go to doctor visits without their parents. Here are a few ways they can make this happen.
Gay teens often want to go to doctor visits without their parents. Here are a few ways they can make this happen.
What Gay Teens Need to Know About the Penis
When it comes to a guy's body, the part that tends to get the most scrutiny, is one that the fewest people see, namely his penis. Here's what gay teens need to know about their penis.
When it comes to a guy's body, the part that tends to get the most scrutiny, is one that the fewest people see, namely his penis. Here's what gay teens need to know about their penis.
Is it Better for a Gay Guy to be Circumcised?
Circumcision is a medical procedure, usually done on a baby boy shortly after birth, where the foreskin of the penis is removed.
Circumcision is a medical procedure, usually done on a baby boy shortly after birth, where the foreskin of the penis is removed.
Gay Teens & Mental Health
Health is more than just quitting smoking and avoiding the flu. Our mental health is as important as our physial well being and lesbian and gay teens need to take care of this part of who they are.
Health is more than just quitting smoking and avoiding the flu. Our mental health is as important as our physial well being and lesbian and gay teens need to take care of this part of who they are.
Do Lesbians Need Pap Smears?
Lesbians do need pap smears if they are over 21 or sexually active.
Lesbians do need pap smears if they are over 21 or sexually active.
Do Gay & Lesbian Teens Worry About Body Image?
Body image isn't just a concern for straight girls. Both gay guys and lesbian teens can have a lot of issues in this area.
Body image isn't just a concern for straight girls. Both gay guys and lesbian teens can have a lot of issues in this area.
6 Groups Offering Gay Teens Support
There are a number of organizations that offer gay teens support. Some are created specifically for GLBT teens. Others serve all teens, with special projects geared towards gay youth.
There are a number of organizations that offer gay teens support. Some are created specifically for GLBT teens. Others serve all teens, with special projects geared towards gay youth.
Benefits of Being Out to Your Doctor
There are some good reasons for gay teens to come out to their doctors.
There are some good reasons for gay teens to come out to their doctors.
Finding Support for Gay Teens
All teens need support, but sometimes it can be harder to find support for gay teens.
All teens need support, but sometimes it can be harder to find support for gay teens.
Gay Teens At Risk For Online Predators
Information on why gay teens may be at higher risk for online predators.
Information on why gay teens may be at higher risk for online predators.
GLBT National Helpline
The GLBT National Helpline has two phone hotlines, (one specifically for youth) for people in need.
The GLBT National Helpline has two phone hotlines, (one specifically for youth) for people in need.
Health Tips for GLBT Teens
Five important health considerations specifically for GLBT teens.
Five important health considerations specifically for GLBT teens.
Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking
Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking.
Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking.
Is Teen Suicide a Bigger Risk if You are GLBT?
Information on GLBT Teen Suicide.
Information on GLBT Teen Suicide.
Is There a Cure for AIDS?
In general, AIDS is treatable, but not curable. There has however, been one documented case where a man was actually cured of the disease.
In general, AIDS is treatable, but not curable. There has however, been one documented case where a man was actually cured of the disease.
Q & A with Rebecca Haskell on GLBT Bullying
Interview with Rebecca Haskell, a criminology graduate student studying GLBT bullying.
Interview with Rebecca Haskell, a criminology graduate student studying GLBT bullying.
Resources and Support for GLBT Teens
More and more schools provide safe environments for GLBT youth. Additionally, there are numerous GLBT organizations that can provide services to young people and their families.
More and more schools provide safe environments for GLBT youth. Additionally, there are numerous GLBT organizations that can provide services to young people and their families.
Same Sex Sexual Assault
Gay teens can be victims of rape and sexual assualt. Here's information.
Gay teens can be victims of rape and sexual assualt. Here's information.
Screening Guidelines Help Address Gay Teen Suicide
The medical community is taking the issue of gay teen suicide seriously with new screening guidelines.
The medical community is taking the issue of gay teen suicide seriously with new screening guidelines.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an organization committed to preventing suicide among gay youth.
The Trevor Project is an organization committed to preventing suicide among gay youth.
Transgender Health Issues for Teens
Transgender health issues, including those related to transitioning, (altering one's gender presentation to match one's gender identity) and accessing appropriate health care can be important for teens.
Transgender health issues, including those related to transitioning, (altering one's gender presentation to match one's gender identity) and accessing appropriate health care can be important for teens.
What Gay Teens Need to Know About Alcohol & Drugs
Gay teens have a high rate of abusing alcohol and drugs. Here's what you need to know and where to find help if you need it.
Gay teens have a high rate of abusing alcohol and drugs. Here's what you need to know and where to find help if you need it.
Tips for Healthy Gay Living
7 tips for leading a healthy gay life from About's guide to Gay Life.
7 tips for leading a healthy gay life from About's guide to Gay Life.
Teen Suicide
About's guide to Gay Life addresses suicide among GLBT teens.
About's guide to Gay Life addresses suicide among GLBT teens.
10 Things for Lesbians Should Discuss with Their Doctors
Important health issues for lesbians from About's Guide to Lesbian Life.
Important health issues for lesbians from About's Guide to Lesbian Life.