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8 Reasons LGBT People Need Therapy Sahir Naveed

There’s a blood shortage in hospitals around the world—so why are gay men still barred from donating blood? Sahir Naveed

Telehealth: Safely Connecting Patients to Providers Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic Sahir Naveed

Do Lesbian Patients Need Lesbian Therapists? A Professional Weighs In. Sahir Naveed

A Therapist’s Guide to Living With HIV In 2020

Why Perfectionism Plagues The Gay Community — And How to Deal With It Sahir Naveed

PrEP Pressure: A New Issue with Truvada In the Gay Community Sahir Naveed

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The Asexual Community Is Growing — Here’s What You Need To Know. Sahir Naveed

Undetectable HIV 101: Everything You Need To Know Sahir Naveed

A Therapist’s Guide to Multiethnic Queer Relationships

3 Ways Queer People Can Benefit From Dream Interpretation Sahir Naveed

Dating Casper: On Ghosting and Being Ghosted Sahir Naveed

Gay Men and Meth: Everything You Need to Know Nick Fager

A Therapist’s Guide To Working With LGBTQ Patients Who Are Not Out Sahir Naveed

A Therapist’s Guide to Better Care For Queer Patients of Color

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The Research Is In: Here Are 6 Strengths Unique to the LGBT Community Sahir Naveed

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A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Your Partner’s Bisexuality Sahir Naveed

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Gay Men and Body Image: The Emotional Underpinning Sahir Naveed

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Why is LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare So Hard to Find? Sahir Naveed

4 Ways American Schools Are Jeopardizing the Health of Transgender Students

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Sperm Banks: A Lesbian Couple’s Guide to Getting Pregnant Sahir Naveed

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Do LGBT Parents Raise More Successful Kids? Sahir Naveed

Working Through Addiction In a Relationship: A Therapist’s Guide Sahir Naveed

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Google Reveals What the Queer Community Wants to Know About Health, Wellness, and Sex. Sahir Naveed

A Therapist’s Guide to Expanding Your Sexual Repertoir

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Can Straight Men Love Gay Sex? A Therapist Weighs In. Sahir Naveed

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7 Microaggressions Trans People Face in Health and Mental Healthcare Settings Sahir Naveed

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Why is Depression More Prevalent in the LGBTQ Community? A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Explains the Disparity — and How to Find Help. Sahir Naveed

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A Therapist’s Guide to Coping After A Breakup Sahir Naveed

A 5 Step Guide to Finding the Right LGBT-Friendly Therapist