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LGBTQ+ Health
and Wellness

Accurate, non-judgmental health education written for and with our community. From HIV prevention and trans healthcare to mental health and aging, you deserve real information from trusted sources.

The information on these pages is educational and sourced from leading health organizations. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
1.2M+ Americans on PrEP
CDC, 2023
39% LGBTQ+ adults report depression
Trevor Project, 2023
99% Effective: daily PrEP vs HIV
FDA / CDC
U=U Undetectable = Untransmittable
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Prevention

PrEP: HIV Prevention

Everything you need to know about PrEP, including the three approved options, how to get it, and how to pay for it, even without insurance.

HIV

HIV: Testing, Treatment, and U=U

Understanding HIV transmission, modern treatment options, the life-changing science of U=U, and how to live fully with HIV.

Sexual Health

STIs: Types, Testing, Treatment

Clear, factual information on the most common STIs, their symptoms, how they spread, and how they are treated. No shame, just facts.

Mental Health

Mental Health and Wellness

LGBTQ+-specific mental health challenges, minority stress, finding an affirming therapist, and resources for when you need support most.

Trans Health

Trans Healthcare: HRT and Beyond

Feminizing and masculinizing HRT, surgical options, finding affirming providers, navigating insurance, and WPATH standards of care.

Harm Reduction

Substance Use and Harm Reduction

Understanding higher rates of substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, harm reduction strategies, treatment resources, and recovery support.

Sexual Health

Sexual Health and Consent

Comprehensive sexual health education: consent, communication, safer sex practices, and navigating intimacy as LGBTQ+ individuals.

Older Adults

Aging and LGBTQ+ Health

Health considerations, social isolation, long-term care, and community resources for older LGBTQ+ adults navigating healthcare systems.

Youth

LGBTQ+ Youth Health

Resources for LGBTQ+ young people: coming out safely, mental health, school resources, family support, and crisis helplines for teens.

Why LGBTQ+ Health Equity Matters

LGBTQ+ people face significant health disparities compared to the general population. These are not caused by sexual orientation or gender identity themselves, but by the effects of stigma, discrimination, minority stress, and barriers to affirming healthcare. Understanding these disparities is the first step toward eliminating them.

Mental Health Disparities

LGBTQ+ adults are more than twice as likely to experience a mental health condition as heterosexual adults. Among LGBTQ+ youth, 41% seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. These numbers are dramatically reduced by family acceptance and access to affirming care.

Trevor Project National Survey, 2023; SAMHSA

HIV and Sexual Health

Gay and bisexual men account for 70% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States each year. Black and Latino MSM are disproportionately impacted. PrEP, regular testing, and treatment access are the most powerful tools we have to end this disparity.

CDC HIV Surveillance Report, 2022

Trans Health Access

Nearly one-third of transgender adults report being denied care, subjected to harassment by providers, or avoiding healthcare altogether due to fear of discrimination. Only 56% of trans people have a doctor they can talk to about trans-related health issues.

National Center for Transgender Equality, 2022 U.S. Trans Survey

Substance Use

LGBTQ+ adults are more than twice as likely to use illicit drugs and are at higher risk for alcohol use disorder than heterosexual adults. These rates are driven by minority stress and discrimination, not identity. Affirming, LGBTQ+-competent substance use treatment significantly improves outcomes.

SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2022

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