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Gay health: having children

Find out about having children if you're in a same-sex relationship.

Sexual health for gay and bisexual men

How to spot the symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection, plus information on sexual health check-ups.

Sexual health for lesbian and bisexual women

The risks are lower, but women who have sex with women can still pass on sexually transmitted infections.

Sexual arousal in women

What happens in a woman's body when she is sexually aroused, from initial excitement to after orgasm.

Sexual arousal in men

The four stages of male sexual arousal, including excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution.

NHS screening

Find out about the different types of screening offered by the NHS in England.

My homophobic bullying story

Doug Faulkner recalls how he was bullied during his time at secondary school.

HIV and AIDS: what are the risks for gay men?

More gay men are living with HIV than ever before. Find out how the virus is passed on and the treatment available.

Mental health issues if you're gay, lesbian or bisexual

Find out where to get support if you're an LGBT person with mental health problems like depression and anxiety.

Peer pressure

Sometimes it's good to wait. Find out how to deal with pressure from friends, boyfriends or girlfriends to have sex.

Adoption and fostering

Find out about adopting or fostering a child from care, the health issues, and post-adoption support and services.

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