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Surprise, Women With Trauma History More Likely To Face Substance Abuse, Mental Illness

Australian researchers found that gender-based violence puts women at a much greater risk of mental health problems. Hopefully the new guidelines around healthcare for women will help with that.

Sarah —

Aug 3, 2011

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feminism

health

Institute of Medicine Cares About Women’s Health And Making It Affordable

If there’s anything more annoying than passing out at the blood test facility and waking up without a slice of pizza in the vicinity, it’s trying to pay for the…

Carmen —

Aug 3, 2011

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personal essay

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How (Not) to Quit Smoking: What Will Occupy Your Lesbian Hands?

Lesbians and bisexual women are 2-3 times more likely to smoke cigarettes regularly than straight people, which might be one of the 46 reasons I’m finding it hard to quit.

phoenix —

Aug 1, 2011

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exercise

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Exercise Makes You Happy: A Mini-Roundtable

New study confirms that exercise lowers stress levels and makes you happier. Those of us who have witnessed that effect first-hand share our exercise routines and subsequent emotions. What do…

the team —

Jul 13, 2011

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feminism

health

Queer Latinas Have Specific Healthcare Needs, This Billboard Isn’t One of Them

LBT Latinas have (surprise!) unique sexual health needs and Latinas are being targeted by anti-choice groups — how do we meet these needs and how do we keep the discussion…

Carmen —

Jun 20, 2011

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lesbian health

health

LGBTQ Health: NYC Doctors Will Be Trained to Stop Assuming You Have a Boyfriend

The “To Treat Me, You Have to Know Who I Am” program will teach healthcare professionals how to deal with LGBTQ patients. How does your doctor do?

Riese —

May 26, 2011

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gay statistics

health

You Should Be More Aware of LGBT Health, Just Like the Government Is

Are you gay? If so, chances are significantly higher that you’re unhealthy in a number of ways. We had a whole week about it!

Riese —

Apr 4, 2011

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lesbian health

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Institute of Medicine Says Your Medical Records Should Be As Gay As You Are

What if medical records and health research included whether patients were gay, so there was data on our health? What then?

Rachel —

Apr 1, 2011

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The PP & Me: Why We All Need Planned Parenthood

I’ve been going to Planned Parenthood for thirteen years, which is probably my longest relationship with anything, ever. I’m not ready to give that up — and you shouldn’t be,…

Riese —

Feb 10, 2011

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