Online
There's a lot of info out there on the Web, and let's face it, a lot of it stinks. And what's worse, a lot of it is just plain wrong. Check these links for legit male health info and other cool stuff.
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Quit Smoking
Visit vt.quitnet.com for information on how to quit smoking.
Sexual Assault and Violence
Chronic Conditions Information Network
http://www.cc-info.net/sexuality/assault.html
From CCIN, a guide to getting the resources you need in New England and everywhere else.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
To learn more about STDs check out the following links:
CDC Division of STDs
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/disease_info.htm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintain a wealth of information, including fact sheets, data on frequency, and the latest research and treatments for STDs.
Testicular Health
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_3x.asp?dt=41
This link offers a detailed guide to testicular health information from the American Cancer Society.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
http://www.livestrong.com
This site has good information, along with the story of Lance Armstrong and his battle with testicular cancer. There is a link where shower cards
for self-checks can be downloaded.
National Cancer Institute
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/6_34.htm
This official government fact sheet on testicular cancer also offers
a wealth of links for additional information.
Testicular Cancer Resource Center
http://tcrc.acor.org/
This site is information packed. It is well organized and very thorough.
Feature to note: A list of links to celebrities that have had testicular
cancer.
Urological Sciences Research Foundation
(Tom Green, Comedian)
http://www.usrf.org/tomgreen.shtml
Tom Green is widely known as the popular MTV comedian who when diagnosed
with testicular cancer, brought the subject out of the closet. The site
takes a light-hearted approach to a serious subject for young men. On
this site you can listen to the "Ball Song" and see an actual
testicular cancer screening.
Emergency Contraception
The Emergency Contraception Website
http://ec.princeton.edu/questions/get-EC.html
The Emergency Contraception website has information about emergency contraception
in language everyone can understand. It also has info on where to find
it.
The Emergency Contraception Pharmacy Program
http://www.ec-help.org
This site is about access to emergency contraception.
Gay/Bisexual Questioning
Vermont Men For Men
www.vtm4m.net
VT M4M is dedicated to promoting the overall good health of Vermont's
gay and bisexual men, as well as those who are transgender.
www.outrightvt.org
If you are 21 years old or younger, you can call Outright Vermont at 1-800-452-2428 (or 802-865-9677 in Burlington, VT) and talk with them about your concerns. They have resources available to help you, including a Web site.
RU12
www.ru12.org
RU12? Community Center celebrates, educates and advocates with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters. This website also offers health information and services such as free HIV testing and hepatitis vaccination clinics.
Steroids
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anabolicsteroids.htmlHIV/AIDS
National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm
There are lots of places to get more information on HIV or AIDS. A good starting place is National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention, run by the CDC.
Vermont Department of Health
CONFIDENTIAL hot line at 1-800-882-AIDS.
Where to get Confidential Health Services for Men
You may already have a doctor that you feel comfortable talking to about sexual stuff. If not, you have some choice about where to go for information, free condoms, or to get health services like an STD test. If you think you might have an infection, don't mess around -- it's not worth it. Call and get checked now. See Below.
Herpes
National Herpes Hotline
(919) 361-8488
National Herpes Resource Center
herpesnet@ashastd.org
Vermont
If you live in Vermont:
There are 12 Planned Parenthood health centers in Vermont. Lots of guys
think Planned Parenthood is only for women, but they see hundreds of
men in Vermont every year. They may have a male educator on hand to talk
one-on-one with men if you ever have any questions.Click HERE to
find a Vermont map with health center locations and hours for Planned
Parenthood of Northern New England
Screening or Treatment for STDs
Frequently asked questions about STDs, the types of testing available,
and a link to testing locations in Vermont is available at:
http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/std/resources.aspx
You can call 1-800-230-PLAN to be connected to a Planned Parenthood
center. They'll also give you the number of a male provider if you want.
Gay/Bisexual Questioning
If you are 21 years old or younger, you can call Outright Vermont at
1-800-452-2428 (or 802-865-9677 in Burlington, VT) and talk with them
about your concerns. They have resources available to help you, including
a Web site: www.Outrightvt.org
HIV/AIDS
There are lots of places to get more information on HIV or AIDS. Call
the Vermont hotline at 1-800-822-AIDS, Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN
or call the National AIDS Hotline run by the CDC at 1-800-342-AIDS.
Detailed information on the types of anonymous
and confidential HIV testing available in Vermont, and
where and how to get tested, is available at:
http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hs/epi/cdepi/AIDS/hivtemplate.shtml
USA
If you live outside Vermont:
There are Planned Parenthood health centers throughout the USA. Lots
of guys think Planned Parenthood is only for women, but they see many
men every year. To find the Planned Parenthood Health Center nearest
you:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/Zip.htm
Or call, 1-800-230-PLAN
In addition to Planned Parenthood, there are other Title X-funded health
centers in every region of the country. A listing of these centers is
available at:
http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov/titlex/ofp-service-grantees.html