Lesbian and Bisexual Health Concerns

For lesbians and gay men who seek counseling, finding a gay or lesbian friendly therapist is key. Here are some suggestions on how to find a gay or lesbian friendly therapist.

Jennifer Storm is the author of Blackout Girl, a memoir of addiction and recovery. Jennifer Storm talks to Lesbian Life about her road to recovery and issues of addiction in the gay and lesbian community.

A new study says that lesbians are more stressed out and depressed than their straight counterparts during the holiday season.

How to you tell your doctor that you're gay or lesbian? Coming out to your doctor is scary, but important. Here are some tips for coming out to your doctor.

Here are the top lesbian New Year's Resolutions.

Finding a doctor or health care provider that is gay and lesbian friendly is essential to the health of all gays and lesbians. Here's how to find a gay and lesbian friendly doctor.

If you haven't been sleeping with men, do you need a pap test? Here's some health information for lesbians about pap tests and pelvic exams.

For partners of childhood sexual abuse or incest here are some tips to improve your relationship and to understand your partner.

What exactly is a sex abuse trigger?

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) has recommened that lesbians discuss these issues with their doctors.

Are lesbians at risk of HIV or AIDS? Are bisexual women more likely to contract HIV?

Lesbians, are you in an abusive relationship? Take this domestic violence questionnaire to see.

Domestic violence can strike in any relationship, whether, gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual or trans. What can you do if you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence? Here are some steps to help.

Lesbians do experience domestic violence. This article explores the facts, myths and definitions of domestic violence in lesbian relationships. It also explains the cycle of violence in an abusive relationship.

Lesbians, are you violent or abusive to your partner? Here are some questions to ask about lesbian domestic violence and some resources for getting help with abusive behavior.

Lesbians and GLBT survivors of domestic violence need a safe place where they can get help. These queer-friendly organizations can offer help and support, whether you are a victim, survivor or perpetrator of domestic violence.

If you become sick, who will have access to your bedside? If you die where will your property go? Unless you take specific legal action, all rights and property will go to your family.

If you're a lesbian diagnosed with cancer, you want top quality care. You also want to be sure you and your friends or partner are treated with respect. These organizations are a good place to turn for help.

Are lesbians more at risk for Breast Cancer? This article offers an informative look into the subject.

Do you have plans to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a medical emergency? Lesbians need to take extra steps to insure that their wishes will be granted.

Although often ignored, domestic violence happens in same-sex couples. This site offers resources and articles for helping professionals and survivors alike.

The Mautner Project offers support and resources for lesbians with cancer and their families.

The American Lung Association has a free smoking cessation program online.

When is the right time to tell a partner that you have a sexually transmitted disease?

Information about lesbians and yeast infections.

Some famous lesbian women have come out about their struggle with breast cancer.

Being a single lesbian during the holidays has it's benefits. Celebrate being single this holiday season.

A Lesbian Domestic Violence Expert discusses about same-sex intimate partner violence.

If you have a sexually transmitted disease like HIV, herpes or HPV it's important to tell your partner. Here's how to tell your partner you have a STD.