Library Resources on Lesbian Health, Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Lesbian Health

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MAKING SENSE - Information for parents, families and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people
LES ALE
ALEXANDER, Liz; Same Sex Attracted Friendly Environments (SSAFE)
Booklet on issues facing families who children have come out
2003

WE ARE EVERYWHERE : WRITINGS BY AND ABOUT LESBIAN PARENTS
LES ALP
ALPERT, Harriet (Ed)
The voices of Black, White, Hispanic and Asian women from all walks of life and every region of the country join together in creating a vibrant, joyous, and true account of the daily experiences of Lesbian parents.
322 p
1988

2003 RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY
LES ALS
THE ALSO FOUNDATION
This directory provides a listing of businesses, products and services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community in Melbourne and some surrounding regional areas.
128 p
2001

SAFETY IN OUR SCHOOLS: Strategies for responding to homophobia
LES ARC
AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH CENTRE IN SEX, HEALTH AND SOCIETY
Strategies for responding to homophobia in our schools
24 p
2001

WOMEN TO WOMAN: A guide to lesbian sexuality
LES BOO
BOOTH, Carol
A guide to lesbian sexuality
278 p
2002

MOTHERS AND OTHERS:An exploration of lesbian parenting in Australia
LES BOR
BORTHWICK, Prue: BLOCH, Barbara
conception options, how to inseminate, going to a fertility clinic, legal, social and health issues and self-inseminating, infertility, possible relationships from donor to dad, absent fathers, male role models, coming out to your kids, having a lesbian Mum, confronting prejudice at school, the role of lesbian co-parents, co-parents' rights, siblings and shared donors........
77 p
1993

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CLOSET : THE COMING OUT CRISIS FOR STRAIGHT SPOUSES
LES BUX
BUXTON, Amity Pierce (PhD)
This book explores tha major issues straight spouses confront when their partners declare their homosexuality or bisexuality and offers practical guidelines for resolving these conflicts in the direction of positive growth.
294 p
1991

IS THIS CHILD GAY?
LES CEN
Centre for 20th Century Studies, University of Wosconsin, Milwauke
A collection of essays that makes an inportant contribution to the (re)negotiation of cultural meanings and sexual identities as they are currently being debated in the field of lesbian and gay studies.
199 p p
1992

WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS GAY
LES COH
COHEN, Susan; Cohen, Daniel
Whether youre straight or gay, you may have wondered what it means to be homosexual. This book will help you sort out your thoughts and questions in a clear and sympathetic way.
183 p
1989

CREATING LESBIAN HEALTH A Source Book for Service Providers
LES DYS
DYSON, Sue (comp)
Papers covers lesbian violent relationships, mental health, victims of sexual assault, lesbian parenting, lesbian sensitive practice
56 p
2001

LESBIAN ETHICS : VOL 4, NO 3
LES FOX
FOX, G (Ed)
A journal of radical lesbian ethics and politics, with an emphasis on how lesbians behave with each other. The book is by and for lesbians, and is a compilation of essays, reviews, letters, based on lesbian experience.
143 p
1992

GET USED TO IT: Children of gay and lesbian parents
LES HAU
HAUSCHILD, Myra; ROSIER, Pat
A collection of sixteen illustrated interviews with people who grew up with lesbian or gay parent and is a first of its kind - it is suggested that what matters most to children has little to do with their sexuality, and more to do with loving, attentive parenting and adequate living standards.
136 p
1999

ALIVE & WELL
LES HEP
HEPBURN, Cuca; Bonnie Gutierrez
A lesbian health guide. Information on the health concerns of lesbians has been scarce. This book is a well informed, loving guide to lesbian health, both mental and physical. Rather than to prescribe specific health care, their goal is to present a wide range of health care options for lesbians to consider.
242 p
1988

TWO TEENAGERS IN 20: Writings by gay and lesbian youth
LES HER
HERRON, Ann
Combines these new voices with many essays from Herron's first book. It will ease the way for teenagers just now coming out and for the adults who seek to support them.
185 p
1995

LESBIAN EPIPHANIES Women coming out in later life
LES JEN
JENSEN Karol L
Researched very thoroughly; the author examines how women realise they are lesbians after they are married or at a mature age.
1999

LESBIANS OVER 60 SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
LES KEH
KEHOE, Monika
A rare opportunity for this deeply hidden segment of our population to reflect on thier lives, their sexual attitudes and behaviour today and in their youth, thier involvement in the gay community, their family relationships, their current and former emotional and sexual relationships with other women, as well as the special hardships of aging.
111 p p
1988

AFFIRMING DIVERSITY
LES LIG
LIGGINS, Sally
An education resource on Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual orientations.
37 p
1994

OVER THE RAINBOW A guide to the law for lesbians and gay men in Victoria
LES LOR
LORD, Jennifer; Buchanan, Lynn
Covers discrimination, violence, dealing with police, privacy, sexual behaviour, parenting, property, death and inheritance, wills money and health
54 p
2002

LESBIAN SEX
LES LOU
LOULAN, JoAnn
Classic text of lesbian sexuality, including exercises.
309 p
1984

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Health Issues of major concern to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) Victorians. With Health Action Plan for Victorians
with Victorian Gay, Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Intersex Draft Health Action Plan
LES MIN
LEONARD, William (ed); Ministerial Advisory Committee on Gay and Lesbian Health
Five research papers on physical, sexual, mental health, life stage issues and drug and alcohol issues. Extensive bibliography
73+42 p
July 2002

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Health Issues of major concern to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) Victorians.
with Victorian Gay, Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Intersex Draft Health Action Plan
LES MIN
LEONARD, William (ed); Ministerial Advisory Committee on Gay and Lesbian Health
Five research papers on physical, sexual, mental health, life stage issues and drug and alcohol issues. Extensive bibliography
73+42 p
July 2002

FINDING THE REAL ME True tales of sex and diversity
LES OKE
O'KEEFE, Tracie (ed)
Stories by people who are transsexual, transgender, intersex, androgyne and multi-gendered
2003

LESBIAN MOTHERS LEGAL HANDBOOK
LES RIG
Rights of Women Lesbian Custody Group
This book informs lesbians with children about what precautions to take if they want to keep charge of their children, and what to do if after all they find themselves in a custody dispute.
223 p
1986

YOUNG, GAY & PROUD
LES ROM
ROMESBURG, Don
Relevant to issues gay teens face in the mid-90's. Discussion of health concerns, sexuality, and other resources available to teens.
155 p

PRIDE AND JOY A resource for prospective lesbian parents in Victoria
LES ROY
Royal Women's Hospital
Covers donation of sperm, insemination, what the child should know, preparing the body for childbirth, relationships with partner and family,legal issues and relevant contacts.
2003

LESBIANS AT MIDLIFE : THE CREATIVE TRANSITION
LES SAN
SANG, Barbara (Ed.); Warshow, Joyce (Ed.); Smith, Adrienne J. (Ed.)
A series of contributions from ageing lesbians on diverse topics form sex after menopause to being single in midlife, balance in relationships, etc.
268 p
1991

UNCOMMON LIVES : GAY MEN AND STRAIGHT WOMEN
LES WHI
WHITNEY, Catherine
A comprehensive study of gay/straight relationships, this book shatters our most commonly held myths about the sexual practices, depth of commitment, and motivations of gay men and straight women who have chosen to pursue very unconventional relationships.
274 p p
1990

VIDEO **********

GIVING DIVERSITY A VOICE: Workshop 2001
LES CGH
MCNAIR, Ruth; Lynne Hillier
Educational workshop about Lesbianism
2001

GIVING DIVERSITY A VOICE: Workshop 2001
LES CGH
SEAL, Ian; McGregor, Nan
Educational workshop about Lesbianism
tape 2 of 2 tapes p
2001

PARENTS OF GAYS
LES LAC
20 min video
1994

SILENT PIONEERS
LES WIN
Gay men and women do grow old! Contrary to the public stereotype of a youthful homosexual community, gay men and women do grow old. Through intimate profiles of eight men and women, Silent Pioneers offers a portrait of the 3.5 million gay and lesbian elders in the United States. The film explores how this population's recent emergence from an underground subculture into the public eye has affecte their own generation, as well as the gay/lesbian community as a whole.
1984
45 mins