UCSF Guides: LGBTQIA+ Health: Gay Men

Books on Gay Men's Health at the UCSF Library

Unequal opportunity : health disparities affecting gay and bisexual men in the United States by Richard J. Wolitski, Ron Stall, Ronald O. Valdiserri, editors.
Call Number: RA564.9 .H65 U94 2008
ISBN: 0195301536
Publication Date: 2008
Offers perspectives on health disparities, and physical and mental health risks for gay and bisexual men, with implications for providing health care.
Gay men living with chronic illnesses and disabilities : from crisis to crossroads by Benjamin Lipton, editor.
Call Number: HV1449 .G39 2004
ISBN: 1560233354
Publication Date: 2004
This edited collection describes chronic care and disability issues for gay men, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS.
Couple therapy with gay men by David E. Greenan, Gil Tunnell; foreword by Salvador Minuchin.
Call Number: RC558 .G745 2003
ISBN: 1572308087
Publication Date: 2003
Explores contextual issues and case studies to think through productive couples therapy for gay men.
Smearing the queer : medical bias in the health care of gay men by Michael Scarce.
Call Number: RA564.9 .H65 S28 1999
ISBN: 0789004100
Publication Date: 1999
Discusses health concerns for gay men which are overlooked because of bias and predudice in the healthcare system.
Victory deferred : how AIDS changed gay life in America by John-Manuel Andriote.
Call Number: RA644 .A25 A523 1999
ISBN: 0226020495
Publication Date: 1999
Explores the profound historical consequences of AIDS on the gay movement.

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Magnet (San Francisco)
"Magnet is a place where gay men can access resources and each other to promote individual and community health." In the Castro neighborhood, Magnet offers free sexual health services, counseling, chair massage, acupuncture, and community events. The Magnet website has useful health and community information and resources.
Ten Things Gay Men Should Discuss with Their Healthcare Providers
This health information checklist from the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) covers ten health issues most frequently of concern for gay men.
Gay Men's Health Crisis (New York)
One of the first providers of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy, Gay Men's Health Crisis offers useful links and resources on its website.
Shout Out Health
Gay Men's Health Movement Leadership Academy
Safeguards Project & LGBT Health Resource Center (Philadelphia)
The Library page has useful information resources on gay men and health.
Gay City (Seattle)
LifeLube