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I honestly wish i knew exactly what my wife suspected/thought already..that way I think I could approach it better with her. If she does suspect something, then she is really good at hiding it because the times shes made jokes, i will ask her if she thinks i like men or something and immediately she says no.[br>[br>Another issue i am facing is i have talked to quite a few people. Her couple good friends know, which got to her sisters. The sisters said they wouldnt say anything and didnt want to get involved..but part of me wonders if someone will before i get a chance to talk to her. [br>[br>Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get more of an accurate read on her suspicions before I fully tell her?View Thread
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What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
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"AIDS-related illnesses have killed more than 30 million people since 1981. That's half as many deaths as in World War II. And it's not over. An estimated 1.1 million Americans are among the 33 million people worldwide who are now living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. How did we get here?"
Is there anyone you would like to remember? Share a bit about them in the thread below (no last names or identifying personal information, please).
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14 year old Jamey Rodemeyer of New York, took his life in September. This past weekend, 15 year old Jamie Hubley of Ottawa , Canada, did the same.
What do you think we can do better to support GLBT teens? If you are/were a GLBT teen, what do you wish had been available for you?
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Does this repeal effect any one you know? Do you think anything should be done for soldiers who were dishonorably discharged during the 18 year reign of the law?
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"Now that you've aged and your skin isn't as taut and tight as it used to be, that once-edgy and thought-provoking tattoo has softened and lost its bad-to-the-bone luster. Hey, it may not even remotely be in its original location."
Have you ever had a second thought about your tattoo(s)?
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"The studies found that the antiretroviral medications, which can be given as once-daily pills, cut the infection risk by as much as 73% compared to a placebo."
If it does turn out to work as well as researchers believe, would you want to go on a one-a-day pill to reduce your infection risk?
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What do you think we can do better to support GLBT teens? If you are/were a GLBT teen, what do you wish had been available for you?
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"Kathy Witterick and David Stocker of Toronto, Canada, have chosen not to disclose their child's sex for the time being, saying that they want to raise their child in a way that he or she can develop a sense of self without the stigma of what might be considered gender norms. The only people who know Storm's actual gender are the parents, siblings and the midwives who took part in the delivery."
Do you think this is a healthy approach to raising children? Or do you think this is some wacky publicity stunt?
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"It found that gay men had nearly twice the odds of being diagnosed with cancer as heterosexual males. In women there was no significant difference in cancer prevalence by sexual orientation. But cancer survivors who were lesbians were twice as likely to describe their health as fair or poor, and bisexual women were 2.3 times as likely compared with heterosexual females." Follow the link to Read the Full Article .
What do you think accounts for these differences? Have you seen it to be true in your own experiences or not?
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I am in my mid-teens and go to an all-girls high school. Because of this, I know very few boys my age and none I'm really interested in dating. I have never been in a relationship or really had physical romantic affection with anyone of either gender. To be honest I've never had a full-blown "crush" on anyone, or at least a crush as described by friends/books/movies/etc.
I have always gone through sort of a "honeymoon" stage when I make a friend--thinking they're the nicest, most awesome people ever and I want to spend a ton of time with them--and a few months later realize they're not perfect but still really great people. Recently this has happened with a girl I am friends with, only this time I notice she's really pretty. I don't know if that means I have a "crush" on her or what. In the past I have thought that in general, women tend to be more beautiful than guys, though I've never really been sexually attracted to either.
I just have no idea if I'm straight and reacting like this as a friend and it happens to be stronger than normal, or if I'm lesbian or bisexual since I think women are prettier than men, or asexual since I've never really had a "crush" on anyone. If anyone could shed some light on this and give past experience that'd be great. I'm just so confused and don't really have anyone to talk to.View Thread
Until I was 21, I was completely asexual. I had absolutely no sexual interest in either men or women, though I've always found women more physically attractive than men on average, and still do. Then I met my current partner, grew to love him as a friend, then as something more. I have never been sexually attracted to anyone but him...but it took months of concerted effort on his part to make me the least bit interested. There was no chemistry or spark on my end--just a friendship that slowly deepened to love; though now we have a great and (for the most part) satisfying love-life.
For most of my childhood and as a young adult, I was subjected to continuous physical and sporadic sexual abuse--mostly by men. I managed to fight off would-be rapists, survived abduction/kidnapping, and unwilling bondage--all men. My partner is actually the first man I've ever met that I can solidly say is a good guy, and my first lover. I don't consider myself a victim--I'm a fighter and a survivor...and when it comes to the bedroom, I'm into dominance.
For all I know, it's a subconscious attempt to make sure any further sexual activity is entirely by my choice--exactly as I wish. I hated my attackers and the things they did, and I never want to feel in that position ever again. The thing is, my partner is also dominant--not to the point of it being fetish or need--but to the point he doesn't want to be submissive, especially if it involves bindings or strap ons. I'm not willing to hurt him to create a scenario where he's at my mercy, which is what it's come down to. His continued refusal to bend on this has caused some stress in our relationship...and his solution was to introduce me to porn. Now, instead of fantasizing about dominating him, I fantasize about dominating a woman...not hurting her, just dominating. My first choice is still my partner, but I know it won't happen.
Both sets of fantasies leave me aroused (though 'normal' girl-on-girl does nothing for me)...I just don't know if I'm dreaming about women because my male partner is unwilling to comply, or if it indicates I truly could be attracted to both sexes. I just want to understand what's going on in my head, because right now I'm more than a little confused.View Thread
"A new study shows the risk of suicide attempts among LGB teens is 20% higher in communities that are less supportive of homosexuality than in supportive social environments."
How do you think we can better support our LGBT teens?
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I'm going to Ohayocon with a ... Ahem.. *Good Friend* next year, and I was going to cosplay as Rin Kagamine, and he as Len Kagamine.
I'll be making the costumes, and I have a question,
How do i make the sailor fuku tie on Rins shirt?!
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Also, I love meeting new people who love Vocaloid...
I'm on Facebook, just look up "Alena Wile",
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"We do not know exactly what these experiences and needs are," concludes the report of a panel of medical experts convened by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)." You can read the rest of the story about LGBT Health Research Falls Far Short .
Does your health care team understand your health needs as an LGBT person? What has helped you get the health care you need?
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I mean literally almost beat me to death, and he got the satisfaction of breaking my pelvic bone. Im better than what I was. I was in rehab for some months learning how to walk again and do things for myself.
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I've had success using holistic medicine for back pain. How about you?
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Find out what Elaine Magee, the Healthy Recipe Doctor blogger, suspected and learn which soy "facts" you've been told may be myths!
How do you like your soy?
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How about trying Cajun Sirloin Burgers? Spicy and meaty, you can add the sauce of your choice to finish them off "your style." Blended "mocktails" (alcohol-free cocktails) can help add to the festive flare and fun, without the concerns of drinking alcohol.
Trying to go a little lighter? Then try Randy Jackson's (of American Idol fame) Gumbo Ya-Ya Recipe . With less calories and being lower in sodium, it could be a more health-conscious way to slim down Fat Tuesday with your family and friends.
If you'd like a little Mojito with your Gumbo, but are worried about the calories, follow this link to learn a typical one has 214 calories for 8 ounces. You can also check out the calorie list for other common drinks.
Finally, there's the delicious, cinnamon King's Cake decked out in green, gold and purple (this is not a WebMD site, and we cannot guarantee content). Did you know by tradition that whomever gets the little plastic baby in their piece of cake, has to buy (or make) next year's King's Cake for everyone? That's a tradition you could have fun with, too.
How are you celebrating?
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"Those participants who had no psychotic symptoms and had never tried marijuana when the study began and then started using marijuana had nearly double the risk of experiencing psychotic symptoms in the future.
"And those who used marijuana before start of the study and who continued use over the study period had an increased risk of persistent psychotic symptoms, the study shows."
What do you think about Marijuana Use Linked to Risk of Psychotic Symptoms? Does it change how you think about marijuana and its risks?
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"Whether it's something to be concerned about or not remains to be seen. "We don't know that this is harmful," researcher Nora Volkow, MD, director of the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse, tells WebMD." Follow the link to read the rest of the story.
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