Does Lesbian Bed Death exist?

The term, anyway, was created, and is used, to describe the common lack of sex that is believed to be occurring in lesbian relationships, specifically within long-term relationships.

The term is said to have been coined by Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist at the University of ...

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An article by Tara Parker-Pope in the NY Times, entitled "Is Marriage Good For Your Health?," looks at the correspondence between relationships and good health. Parker-Pope is the author of "For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage," that was released in May 2010, and she is also Well Columnist ...

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This is an interesting Q&A-based article from June 1st in the NY Times about herpes and navigating safer sex, how to reduce risk of transmission, as well as make healthy decisions for optimal health for you and your partner(s) when already infected.

Advice about symptom-free herpes, communication with ...

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The time has finally come!... and almost gone. The month of May is home to one of the most exciting (literally) national observances there is. That's right, May is National Masturbation Month!

But, why do we need to celebrate masturbation? SugarButch explains the background of this holiday, so to ...

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Fortunate Families: Catholic Families with Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons is a not-for-profit organization comprised of a national network of Catholic parents of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and people of transgender experience. And the founders of this organization live right here in Rochester, NY! Fortunate Families provides resources and support, and ...

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Ceara Sturgis, a graduating Senior at Wesson Attendance Center in Wesson, Miss., found last week after months of fighting school officials over her desire to wear a tuxedo in her senior photo, that she has been left out of the yearbook entirely.

Ceara wasn't necessarily suprised by the fact ...

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Check It Out Guys is a website designed specifically by and for trans men on the subject of pap smears, and their importance for optimal health and well-being.

The site introduction reads: Paps matter for trans men, regardless of who we have sex with, how we have sex, or where ...

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new report highlighting a significant association between depression and smoking. The report is based on findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 2005-2008, and reveals unsettling trends:

Adults who have clinical depression, compared to adults who ...

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Everyone deals with stress in their life. As LGBT people, there are aspects of our experience that can create more stress for us on a daily basis: homophobia, transphobia, discrimination, coming out. Find healthy ways to reduce stress: talk to a friend, go for a walk or bike ride, or ...

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LGBT people are often the target of violence---from strangers and even at the hands of people we love and trust. Domestic Violence occurs in about 1 in 4 LGBT relationships. 20% of respondents in a recent study reported experiencing a sexual orientation based personal or property crime, and another recent ...

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