February 13th, 2009
The December 2008 Journal of Health & Science reported that gay men who feel sexually undesirable are more likely to have risky sex (The Advocate, February 2009 issue). Gay men with positive body images are more likely to insist that their partners use condoms. In other words, gay men who feel good about themselves make better decisions about their health.
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Tags: & Sexual Compulsions, alcohol, Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, drugs, gay, hope, lgbt, self-love
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January 25th, 2009
How long have you been trying to change the way you feel, think or behave? What have you been doing? Do you berate yourself for thinking a certain thought? Do you demand of yourself “Don’t think this!” “Don’t be depressed!” Do you have a drink, surf the web for porn, or eat…all in an effort to change your feelings, thoughts, problems?
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Tags: & Sexual Compulsions, addictions, alcohol, Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, drugs
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January 9th, 2009
Confronting a history of sexual abuse and rape is difficult for anyone. It is uniquely difficult for men, as our culture has so many myths about male sexuality. One is that men can’t be raped. A second is that males always enjoy any kind of sexual attention. It’s deemed a inherent part of our make-up.
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Tags: & Sexual Compulsions, alcohol, drugs, healing, sexual abuse, sexuality
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January 4th, 2009
With the start of a New Year, I find it’s a good time to reflect on my life. What challenges have I overcome? Where am I making progress? What am I grateful for?
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Tags: alcoholism, Anxiety & Stress, cancer, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, drugs, gratitude
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November 2nd, 2008
It’s hard to watch someone battle an addiction. We often find ourselves being consumed with worry, anger, and anxiety. We try to find ways to make them stop. Some folks hide alcohol. Others make threats like, “If you don’t stop, I’m leaving.”
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Tags: alcohol, alcoholics, drugs, recovery
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