Books on Gay Men's Health at the UCSF Library
Unequal opportunity : health disparities affecting gay and bisexual men in the United States by Call Number: RA564.9 .H65 U94 2008ISBN: 0195301536Publication Date: 2008Offers 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 Call Number: HV1449 .G39 2004ISBN: 1560233354Publication Date: 2004This edited collection describes chronic care and disability issues for gay men, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS.
Couple therapy with gay men by Call Number: RC558 .G745 2003ISBN: 1572308087Publication Date: 2003Explores 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 Call Number: RA564.9 .H65 S28 1999ISBN: 0789004100Publication Date: 1999Discusses health concerns for gay men which are overlooked because of bias and prejudice in the healthcare system.
Victory deferred : how AIDS changed gay life in America by Call Number: RA644 .A25 A523 1999ISBN: 0226020495Publication Date: 1999Explores the profound historical consequences of AIDS on the gay movement.
Gay Men's Organizations and Resources
- 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 ProvidersThis 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.
- Safeguards Project & LGBT Health Resource Center (Philadelphia)The Library page has useful information resources on gay men and health.