Gay and Bisexual Men
 Gay
and bisexual men have many of the same health concerns as men who are
not gay or bisexual. For example, all men should maintain a healthy diet
and body weight, exercise regularly, limit alcohol consumption, and
avoid exposure to cigarette smoke. These actions can reduce their risk
for heart disease, the leading cause of death for men in America.
Many other recommendations for health promoting behaviors, such as
wearing a seatbelt, washing hands, and getting screened for diseases
regularly, apply to all men, though it is questioned whether gay and
bisexual men are exposed to health promoting messages at the same rates
as their peers who are not gay or bisexual.
It is important for gay and bisexual men to be aware that they are more
likely to experience certain adverse health outcomes. Studies
demonstrate that gay and bisexual men have higher rates of recreational
drug use, HIV infection, and anal cancer than other men.
In Wisconsin, evidence indicates that LGBT adults have more adverse
health outcomes in violence/safety, alcohol use, HIV/AIDS, and mental
health. For example, when compared to their non-LGBT counterparts, LGBT
people are twice as likely to binge drink, 6 times as likely to be
afraid for their safety, and 7 times as likely to have felt depressed in
the past 30 days.
The following selection of resources is intended to increase awareness
of health issues and disparities affecting gay and bisexual men. Use the
left side navigation bar to learn more about any of the health concerns
addressed below.
All external hyperlinks are provided for your information and for the
benefit of the general public. The Department of Health Services does not
testify to, sponsor, or endorse the accuracy of the information provided
on externally linked pages.
Hyperlinks marked with the 
icon indicate Wisconsin resources.
GENERAL RESOURCES
General health
information for gay and bisexual men
Description: General health information for gay and bisexual men,
published by the CDC
Resource availability: Internet
Issue Brief: Native Gay Men and Two Spirit People
Description: Recommendations developed by the National Alliance
of State and Territorial AIDS Directors for state and local health
departments to effectively collaborate in addressing HIV- and
STD-related risks for Tribal communities, Native agencies and Native gay
men and Two Spirit people to.
Resource availability: Internet
Ten Things Gay Men Should Discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
Description: Guidelines for communication published by the Gay and
Lesbian Medical Association
Resource availability: Internet
See all General Resources
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Alcohol abuse, addiction, and treatment
Description: Information on alcohol abuse, addiction, and treatment,
including links to other resources, published by the Wisconsin DHS
Resource availability: Internet
Alcohol addiction
Description: Symptoms of alcohol addiction and statistics about
alcohol use among LGBT people published by the Pride Institute
Resource availability: Minneapolis, Minnesota; Fort Lauderdale,
Florida; Internet
Drug abuse
Description: Symptoms of drug abuse and statistics about drug use
among LGBT people published by the Pride Institute
Resource availability: Minneapolis, Minnesota and Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Pride Institute
Description: LGBT drug and alcohol addiction treatment center
Resource availability: Minneapolis, Minnesota and Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
CANCER
Anal
cancer
Description: Information symptoms and diagnosis of anal cancer among
men who have sex with men, including an overview; published by
healthcommunities.com
Resource availability: Internet
Cancer facts for gay and bisexual men
Description: Information on risk, prevention, and detection of lung,
skin, prostate, colon, anal, and testicular cancers among gay and
bisexual men; published by the American Cancer Society
Resource availability: Internet
National LGBT Cancer
Network
Description: Information on population specific cancer risks, optional
electronic screening reminder
Resource availability: Internet
National LGBT Cancer Project
Description: National nonprofit LGBT organization providing cancer
survivor support and advocacy services.
Resource availability: Internet
Out With Cancer
Description: Cancer information and social network for LGBT persons
diagnosed with cancer.
Resource availability: Internet
HIV/AIDS
AIDS Network
Description: Legal, life care, prevention, and support group
information for people living with AIDS
Resource availability: South Central Wisconsin
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
Description: Medical center, social services, and prevention
programs
Resource availability: Wisconsin
Wisconsin HIV/STD/Hepatitis C
Information and Referral Center
Description: Fact sheets, referrals sources, service locator, and
external links for HIV/AIDS-related prevention and care services
Resource availability: Internet
MENTAL HEALTH
Anxiety disorders in LGBT populations
Description: Information on anxiety disorders in LGBT populations
published by the Pride Institute
Resource availability: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, and Internet
Depression in LGBT populations
Description: Information on depression in LGBT populations published
by the Pride Institute
Resource availability: Minneapolis, Minnesota; Fort Lauderdale,
Florida; and Internet
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Description: A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention
hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Resource availability: Internet and toll-free hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
[8255]
SEXUAL HEALTH
Fact
sheet on men and HPV
Description: CDC fact sheet on HPV among men, including an overview,
statistics, and diagnosis and treatment information
Resource availability: Internet
STD Checkup
Description: STD information resources for MSM and health care
providers serving MSM.
Resource availability: Internet
Syphilis among MSM
Description: CDC fact sheet about syphilis among men who have sex with
men; includes statistics, diagnosis and treatment information, and
prevention strategies
Resource availability: Internet
Wisconsin HIV/STD/Hepatitis
C Information and Referral Center
Description: Information and service finder for STD diagnosis and
treatment
Resource availability: Wisconsin
TOBACCO
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Tips from Former Smokers
Description: Real stories of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
people who are suffering from smoking-related diseases and disabilities.
Resource availability: Internet
National LGBT Tobacco Control
Network
Description: Quit strategies and resources, outreach information,
statistics, and scientific literature
Resource availability: Internet
rm2Breathe
Description: State-wide anti-tobacco program for lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender people, coordinated by Diverse and Resilient
Resource availability: Wisconsin
VIOLENCE/SAFETY
AARDVARC (An
Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection)
Description: Information on domestic violence in gay and lesbian
relationships, including state laws and how to recognizing and reacting
to abuse and locate resources
Resource availability: Internet
Anti-Violence
Project
Description: Victim advocacy, community outreach, and service provider
education program at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Resource availability: Milwaukee
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Program
Description: Information and statistics on domestic violence in gay
men
Resource availability: Internet, Massachusetts
Northwest Network
Description: LGBT information and support regarding abuse and
violence (based in Seattle, WA)
Resource availability: Internet
StopBullying.gov
Description: Information from various government agencies on how
kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the
community can prevent or stop bullying.
Resource availability: Internet
Last Revised: April 08, 2013 |
