News tagged with gay couples

Sexual agreements among gay couples show promise for HIV prevention

The majority of gay men in relationships say they establish a "sexual agreement" with their partner, primarily to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to a University of Michigan study.

HIV & AIDS Mar 26, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Same-sex cohabitors less healthy than those in heterosexual marriages, study finds

Same-sex couples that live together report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a national study that could have implications for the gay ...

Health Feb 27, 2013 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0

Wombs for rent: Indian surrogate mothers tell their tales

As baby Lili celebrates her first birthday in Australia, far away in India her surrogate mother recalls the day the child was born—and on whom she never laid eyes.

Health Feb 25, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Legal unions, including marriage, boost mental health for gay people, study finds

(HealthDay)—As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to enter the debate about gay marriage, a new study suggests that being in a legally recognized relationship of any kind may reduce feelings of nervousness, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Dec 13, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Study examines how parenthood affects gay couples' health, HIV risk

Gay parents face many of the same challenges as straight parents when it comes to sex and intimacy after having children, according to a new study of gay fathers published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology. The fi ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Jun 27, 2012 | not rated yet | 1

New research examines health behavior in long-term relationships

Women bear the brunt of being the health police in heterosexual marriages, but gay and lesbian couples are more likely to mutually influence each other's health habits – for better or for worse. The findings are reported ...

Health Jun 11, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

For gay couples, condom decision-making and condom use varies by race

Black gay couples tend to practice safe sex but don't talk about it, while white gay couples discuss safety but are less likely to use condoms, according to new findings presented at the 19th International AIDS Conference.

HIV & AIDS Jul 22, 2012 | not rated yet | 0