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Dear Dr. Wolfe,

I’m a 23-year-old gay man. This morning on my way to work, I overheard two men talking on the bus about getting either an HIV or HPV vaccine. It was too loud to hear, so I’m not sure which.

Is this true? Is there really an HIV vaccine? And the HPV vaccine? Is that anything I should be concerned about, given that I’m a gay man? That only affects women, right?

Curious

Great questions, Curious!

While no effective HIV vaccines exist at this time, discussion of two hopeful HIV research trials looking into vaccine safety were released recently.

The first clinical trial studied the safety of a new HIV vaccine in 24 people in Barcelona, Spain. HIV genes were used to adapt the already-successful smallpox vaccine. The study participants ages 18-55, who did not have HIV and were low-risk for infection, received three injections of the new HIV vaccine and were followed for four years.

The study looked at serious side effects and how well the body developed an immune response. The vaccine appeared to be well-tolerated and there were no serious side effects. Approximately three-quarters of the volunteers had a detectable immune response to the vaccine, though it is not known if the response is sufficient to protect against HIV infection or to lower HIV levels in people who are already HIV-positive. This study warrants further investigation into this vaccine.

A similar trial will begin early this year in Ontario, Canada. Forty HIV-positive participants will be followed for a year looking at the safety of a whole, genetically-modified HIV virus that was killed similar to the process that makes the influenza vaccination. It will likely take 5 to 10 years of many research phases studying thousands of participants to understand the vaccine’s effectiveness.

As for the HPV vaccine, I have better news to share with you, Curious. And yes, this is something you should be concerned about. HPV affects men too, even men who don’t have sex with women.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. Four types of HPV are responsible for a majority of disease related to HPV—two causing 70% of cervical cancers and two causing 90% of genital and anal warts.

The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, prevents these four types. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gardasil in June 2006 for women ages 9-26.

After further study, the FDA approved Gardasil in October 2009 for men ages 9 to 26 to prevent genital warts. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a group of experts in the Department of Health and Human Services that advise the Center of Disease Control, reviewed additional data showing efficacy in preventing anal cancer, then further updated their recommendation to routinely vaccinate men ages 11 to 12 with Gardasil, with the three-dose vaccination series. In addition, ACIP suggests catch-up vaccination for unvaccinated men ages 13 to 26 (e.g., YOU…Curious). The most adverse effects related to vaccination involved mild or moderate pain or tenderness at the injection site.

Early administration maximizes the chance that children will mount a strong immune response prior to exposure through sexual activity. Younger adolescents have a significantly stronger immune response than old recipients, one of the major reasons why we advocate for early vaccination with HPV. Gardasil is likely effective in preventing penile and oral cancers, though long-term studies need to be completed.

The vaccine is ineffective if one is infected already, so early administration is important. It can be especially beneficial to men who have sex with men and HIV-infected men who are at increased risk for HPV-associated genital cancers. Even if you have been infected with one strain of HPV, the vaccine protects against three other strains in which you may benefit. The vaccine will likely prevent transmission to your partner (man or woman) which can be of great benefit too.

Since the HPV vaccination has not been tested in adults aged 27 or older, it has not been recommended to them. It could be argued that if someone was minimally sexual until their late 20s, they could potentially benefit from the vaccination.

For more information about the HPV vaccine and other recommended vaccines, consider visiting some of the websites listed below:

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/parents-guide/default.htm

Dr. Wolfe

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Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Anna Leadem, MSW, LCSW Anna Leadem Counseling & Consultation 234 W. Pine Street Grove City, PA 16127-1519 724-458-1274 724-355-1113	Confidential, affordable counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families of all configurations. Holistic perspective honors your strengths and dignity. Hour north of downtown Pittsburgh.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Ann Schelbe, LCSW Chrysalis Mental Health and Wellness, Inc. 875 Greentree Road 7 Parkway Center, Suite 240 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412-916-1288 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.rtpgh.com/ or annschelbe.com/AnnSchelbe.com/Home.html
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Rich Cummings, MSW, LSW Cummings MSW, LSW, Rich 401 Shady Avenue Suite D105 Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4460 412-537-1127 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Patty Delaney Delaney, LCSW, Patty 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 773-865-3354 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Frequently work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, gender identity and sexual orientation issues. Work with children, adolescents and adults, individuals, couples and families. Accept Highmark and UPMC health insurances.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Rita Drapkin, PhD Drapkin, PhD, Rita 31 S. Carpenter Ave. Frick Bldg, Suite 1 Indiana, PA 15701-2794 724-349-7580	Works in private practice one day a week seeing adolescents and adults as out-of-network provider. Sees students at IUP Counseling Center 4 days a week.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Julie Frischkorn, MSW, LCSW Frischkorn, MSW, LCSW, Julie 773 Washington Road, Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15228 412-915-6516 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Julie Frischkorn, MSW, LCSW Frischorn, MSW, LCSW, Julie 552 N. Neville Street, Suite A Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-915-6516 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Judy Gettle Gettle, Judy 4716 Ellsworth Avenue, Suite 105 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-242-8707 www.judygettlephd.com
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Diana Hardy Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support 2717 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-224-4700 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.goodgriefcenter.com
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Cynthia Oliver Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support 2717 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-224-4700 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.ggconline.org
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	James Huggins Huggins, PhD, James 401 Shady Avenue, Suite A106 Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4457 412-362-9388 412-362-8328 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Experienced Licensed Psychologist in Shadyside area specializing in psychotherapeutic services for GLBT individuals. Treatment available for anxiety disorders, panic attacks, depression, sexual dysfunctions, GLB issues and transgender concerns.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Laura Langer, LCSW Langer, LCSW, Lori 414-416 Allegheny River Blvd Suite 201 Oakmont, PA 15139 412-828-0765	Mental health services for adults.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Laura Langer, LCSW Langer, LCSW, Lori 901 Western Avenue Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 412-251-0264	Mental health services for adults.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	PERSAD 5150 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1688 412-441-9786 412-363-2375 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.persadcenter.org
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Andi Pilecki, LPC, NCC Pilecki, LPC, NCC, Andi 134 S. Highland Ave Suite 17 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-216-7507 412-216-7507 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.andipilecki.vpweb.com
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	David Prybock Prybock PhD, David 134 S. Highland Ave Suite 17 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-952-5348 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.davidprybock.com	Licensed psychologist.
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Lorrie Rabin Rabin, PhD, Lorrie E. 4716 Ellsworth Avenue, Suite 101 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2842 412-682-0433 412-687-4868
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Maxine Kane Vista Behavioral Services Oakland plus other offices 230 N. Craig St, Suite B Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-641-7016 www.vistabehavioral.com
Counseling, Therapy or Social Work	Zeina Saliba, MD Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) 3811 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-586-9131
Dental	Larry Leahy, DMD Shadyside Dentistry 5888 1/2 Ellsworth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1738 412-362-0900 412-362-3065 shadydentistry.com
HIV Testing, Medical Care or Support	Nancy Osterhus, RN Allegheny County Health Department STD Program and Clinic 3441 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3258 412-578-8081 412-578-8332 www.achd.net	Confidential STD and HIV testing, diagnosis and treatment. Walk-in clinic hours of operation: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 9am – 4pm, Wed 1pm-8pm.
HIV Testing, Medical Care or Support	Northwest Pennsylvania Rural AIDS Alliance 15870 Route 322 Suite 2 Clarion, PA 16214 800-359-2437 814-764-6066 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.clarion.edu/57941/	HIV/AIDS/HCV medical care and case management. The Northwest Pennsylvania Rural AIDS Alliance provides case management, prevention, education, consumer assistance and specialty medical care in 13 counties of Northwestern PA
HIV Testing, Medical Care or Support	Emanuel Vergis, MD Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment (PACT) Falk Medical Building, 3601 Fifth Avenue, 7th floor Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-647-7228 www.dept-med.pitt.edu/id/pact.html
HIV Testing, Medical Care or Support	Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF) 5913 Penn Avenue Floor 2 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-345-7456 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.patf.org	Free services to those living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk of infection. Free HIV Testing.
HIV Testing, Medical Care or Support	Stuart Fisk, CRNP Positive Health Clinic - AGH 1307 Federal Street Suite B110 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-359-3360	Specialized HIV Medical care, medical case management, prevention and HIV testing.
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Nancy Foley, PT, DPT, OCS Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy Edgewood Towne Centre, 1789 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 412-244-7750 www.alleghenychesapeake.com/locations/edgewood-towne-centre
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Tom Bajorek Bajorek, CMT, Tom 5404 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3424 412-952-5770 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.tombajorekcmt.com/	Holistic Swedish/deep-tissue massage with Reiki energy work. Ethical and professional in a safe, nurturing environment. Massage studio with off-street parking in Friendship/Garfield area. By appointment only.
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Marsha Smith Body Harmony Massage Therapy 1139 Jackson Street Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 412-871-5388 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.pittsburgh-massage.com	Specializes in neuromuscular therapy for pain relief and stress reduction. Also Swedish, Reiki, Geriatric, Pregnancy and Chair massage.
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Jeffrey Grinnel Bodyworks of Shadyside 235 Shady Avenue, Sublevel Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-404-2038 412447-1659 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it bodyworkspgh.com
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Cathleen Fink Creative Fitness 5406 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-361-6000 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.creativefitnesspgh.com
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Julie Caryl, DC Julie Ann Caryl, D.C. and Pamela D. Huston, D.C. 2020 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15221-4637 412-273-3600 412-273-3600	Utilizes diagnostic muscle testing, acupressure, meridian therapy, herbal & nutritional supplementation and traditional chiropractic techniques to correct health problems. Certified in N.A.E.T. and Applied Kinesiology.
Physical Fitness & Therapies	Pamela Huston, DC Julie Ann Caryl, D.C. and Pamela D. Huston, D.C. 2020 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15221-4637 412-273-3600 412-273-3600
Physical Fitness & Therapies	David Lesondak, BCSI Lesondak, BCSI, David Shadyside Place, Suite 310 580 S. Aiken Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-708-2751 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Specializing in lasting relief from chronic pain via Structural Integration, a systematic method of applied myofascial release with active movement participation over a series of 4 - 12 treatments.
Physical Fitness & Therapies	David Lesondak, BCSI Lesondak, BCSI, David 501 A, Blackburn Avenue Sewickley, PA 15143 412-708-2751 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Specializing in lasting relief from chronic pain via Structural Integration, a systematic method of applied myofascial release with active movement participation over a series of 4 - 12 treatments.
Primary Care	Mark Biedrzycki, MD Biedrzycki, MD, Mark 100 Medical Arts Bldg 100 Delafield Avenue, Suite 313 Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412-781-0400
Primary Care	Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center (UPMC St. Margaret) 5475 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-361-7562 www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/stmargaret/family-health/Pages/Bloomfield-Garfield.aspx
Primary Care	Gwen Breuer, DO Breuer, DO, Gwen 313 Ford Street Suite 2A Ford City, PA 16226 724-763-7144 www.gelacek.com
Primary Care	Marvin McGowan, DO Centerville Clinics, Inc., California Office 1152 Wood Street California , PA 15419 724-938-2122
Primary Care	Steven Wolfe, DO, MPH Forbes Family Medicine 2566 Haymaker Road Monroeville, PA 15146 412-858-2760 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Encompasses all aspects of LGBT care of all ages.
Primary Care	Michele Organist, MD Health Center Associates - UPMC 120 Lytton Avenue University Center, Suite M059 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-623-8905
Primary Care	Latterman Family Health Center (UPMC McKeesport) 2347 Fifth Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132 412-673-5504 mckeesport.familymedicine.pitt.edu/content.asp?id=1431&subid=1928
Primary Care	Zeina Saliba, MD Lawrenceville Family Health Center (UPMC St. Margaret) 3937 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-622-7343 www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/stmargaret/family-health/Pages/Lawrenceville.aspx
Primary Care	Debbie Lewis, DMD Lewis DMD, Debbie 224 Penn Avenue Suite A1 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-247-0191
Primary Care	Matilda Theiss Health Center (UPMC Presby-Shadyside) 373 Burrows Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-383-1550
Primary Care	Marty Seltman, MD Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.metrofamilypractice.org	Family care - Geriatrics - Women's health - OB/GYN - HIV care - Low cost prescription drugs/pharmacy service on-site; Sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
Primary Care	Kate Neely, MD Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310
Primary Care	Kathy Homrok, MD Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310
Primary Care	Dave Freeman, MD Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310
Primary Care	Allison Aiken, MD Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310
Primary Care	Janelle Johns, CRNP Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310
Primary Care	Marie Engberg, CRNP Metro Family Practice, Inc. 901-B West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 412-247-2310
Primary Care	New Kensington Family Health Center (UPMC St. Margaret) 301 11th Street New Kensington, PA 15608 724-334-3640 www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/stmargaret/family-health/Pages/NewKensington.aspx
Primary Care	Jerry Rubinowitz, MD Rubinowitz and Ciesielka 5173 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 412-682-3411	PRACTICE CLOSED TO NEW PATIENTS
Primary Care	Ben Skinker, MD Shadyside Family Health Center (UPMC Shadyside) 5215 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1303 412-623-2287 www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Shadyside/FamilyHealthCenter/Pages/FamilyHealthCenter.aspx	Comprehensive health care for all ages in a convenient location and comfortable environment.
Primary Care	Alan Finkelstein, MD Shadyside Family Health Center (UPMC Shadyside) 5215 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1303 412-623-2287 www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Shadyside/FamilyHealthCenter/Pages/FamilyHealthCenter.aspx
Primary Care	Melanie Gold, DO University of Pittsburgh Student Health Services Medical Arts Building, Suite 500 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-383-1800 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsmedicalservices	NOTE: Dr. Gold can only see undergrad and graduate students at University of Pittsburgh that have paid Student Health Fees
Speciality or Surgical Care	Noe Copley-Woods, MD Copley-Woods, MD, Noe 300 Halket Street McGee Women's Hospital Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-641-8889	OB/Gyn care.
Speciality or Surgical Care	Sharon Goldstein, MD Goldstein, MD, Sharon UPMC St. Margaret Medical Arts Building 100 Delafield Avenue, Suite 113 Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412-782-2400	General and breast surgeon.
Speciality or Surgical Care	Paul Lebovitz, MD Lebovitz, MD, Paul AGH, 1307 Federal Street, Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-359-8900	Gastroenterology services including speciality clinic at the Positive Health Clinic at AGH
Speciality or Surgical Care	Ernie Manders, MD Manders, MD, Ernie Falk Medical Building, 3601 Fifth Avenue Suite 6B Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-648-9670	Plastic surgeon.
Speciality or Surgical Care	Joseph Pusateri, MD Pusateri, MD, Joseph UPMC St. Margaret Medical Arts Building Suite 307 Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412-784-1110	General gastroenterology and general hepatology.
Speciality or Surgical Care	Michael White, MD White, MD, Michael AGH, 320 East North Ave. South Tower, Suite 401 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-359-4352

Do Ask, Do Tell the Doctor

Dr. Wolfe,

I appreciate the GLCC’s effort to increase the well-being and health of the LGBT community in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, I usually surf the web or see my family physician when I have questions pertaining to my health as a gay man. Is there any benefit to having this column that is published quarterly?

Questioning Upcoming Eager Editorial Resource

Great question, but no comment on the acronym, QUEER. As with the numerous personalities out there, different people prefer communication many different ways including via a newsletter. With that said, we did think of your concern when we started this column and therefore put a “Do Ask, Do Tell the Doctor” button our main website to facilitate questions and answers related to the LGBT community faster, if needed.

In addition, there are other techno savy websites and projects occurring in the community that facilitate quicker responses. I recently sat down with Ray Yeo who directs a web-based intervention through the Pennsylvania Prevention Project and the Pitt Men’s Study at the University of Pittsburgh. The online program incorporates a website m4mhealthysex.org, a chat room “sexual health educator”, an online e-card messaging and an interactive HIV/AIDS education tool.

m4mhealthysex.org is sexually transmitted infections (STI) prevention and information-based website that contains blog-based themes, an interactive STI and HIV question and answer page, links to testing resources, and other helpful information that can connect gay and bi men with helpful sexual information.

The online sexual health educator “surfs” around in internet-based hook up sites like Gay.com, Adam4adam and Craigslist. The purpose of the sexual health educator is to inform gay and bi men in Pennsylvania about sexual health risks and to provide access to STI-related resources. “We get a lot of questions about oral sex,” Yeo went on to say. “Most guys think it’s totally safe and are surprised to find out it isn’t. There are ways to reduce your risk but using a condom is still the safest bet.”

The PA Prevention Project launched an online education tool known as RAPP. ”The RAPP application was created by Dr. Ann Bowen at the University of Wyoming. It was designed specifically to target rural gay and bi men with information regarding STI,” Yeo pointed out. “Research was conducted using RAPP and it showed that it’s a good method for teaching guys about HIV/AIDs and other STI. And, as we all know, the more our community learns about their risks, the better we can get control epidemics like HIV and AIDS under control.”

Finally, if there are men out there that would like to get involved with studies like the ones mentioned above, Yeo suggested going to www.GuyStudies.com. This website is a project of the PMRC (Pittsburgh Men Who Have Sex With Men Research Collaborative). The PMRC is made up of local research organizations who are focused on the advancement of research for gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the greater Pittsburgh area.

I hope that helps! If you or your friends have further questions, please visit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) at www.glccpgh.org and submit your questions.

Do Ask and Do Tell the Doctor…and more!

The GLCC has several exciting health care initiates. First, we are beginning a new column about LGTB health care. It is one program of an even larger local initiative to elevate the health and wellness of our community in Pittsburgh. We would like to find out what common questions and concerns you have about yourself or others in the LGTB community. What are the questions you would ask your primary care physician, but have not? Or what questions are out there that some people may find difficult to discuss, but really many of you have similar concerns. Remember, certain portions of our LGTB folks are more at risk than heterosexuals for numerous issues such as access to care, low physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco and alcohol use, recreational drug use, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, HIV, STDs, anal cancer and others.

Second, the GLCC will reopen its medical clinic in the coming months to provide some basic services like HIV testing, prevention counseling and initial primary care services (diet, exercise, high blood pressure, cancer prevention discussions, etc.). This is important because our medical community has been on the forefront of medicine and surgery for decades, though LGTB health care has only reached the focus of a few organizations in counseling and treating the stigmata surrounding mental health issues and HIV and other STDs. The GLCC, along with several other LGTB community partners, would like to reach out to its community even further to provide more complete health care to you.

We will continue to work closely with focus groups and a physician subcommittee led by the Community Advisory Board of the Pitt Men’s Study that have initiated steps toward more comprehensive LGTB health care. GLCC would like to contribute its role in this process with these two new initiatives.

So…”Do Ask and Do Tell the Doctor” questions that you’re curious about or that concern you in relation to being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Send your questions to the GLCC at ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). We will print the questions and our best answers to the most common and most intriguing questions.

Dr. Steve