SEX, HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
by patrick loose director of operations
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
It’s been a tough year. We’ve watched our national economy sputter,
our home values decline by as much as 50 percent and our 401(k)’s
plummet. We’re working longer and harder, and often for less money.
Meanwhile, we had the excitement of full marriage equality for a few
short months, followed by the heartbreaking loss of those rights even
FIESTA DEL PAWS GARDEN PARTY
as we elected a new administration that has brought renewed hope
Tucked away in a cozy corner of Balboa Park’s outskirts, the historic 1920s
for the future.
estate of Jim Urbina, Jeff Johnston and Robert Hunt awaits the biggest poolside
Stressful? It’s been exhausting. In times like this, it’s easy to forget
bash it will have seen in this century. Look forward to walking the opulently
about taking care of ourselves. Brownies are starting to look a lot more
restored gardens of this manor with a drink in hand, the aroma of food in the air,
tempting, as is that second (or third) glass of wine. The gym often
auctions beckoning and opportunity drawings enticing you. Most importantly,
seems like yet another drain on our dwindling resources of time and
be sure to experience the Pampered Pooch Area, witness on-site psychic “paw”
energy. Maybe we’re not having as much sex as we used to because,
readings and enter your canine colleague in the 2nd Annual Best-Dressed Pooch
well, we’re tired and we often have a headache…
Contest for a chance at winning an incredible prize package. On Sunday, June
Life has been a roller coaster for so long that it’s far too easy to let tak-
14 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., head over to 1048 Myrtle Way and enjoy a treat
ing care of our health slip further and further down the priority list. At
that both you and your doggie can enjoy! San Diego’s Humane Society Mobile
times like these, it’s important to have good friends. It’s also important
Adoption Team will be on hand to share some adoptable companion animals.
that we can rely on our doctors.
General admission to this enchanting garden party is $85. Order tickets online at
The Gay Lesbian Medical Association has published “10 Things Gay
pawssdc.org or by mail: Fiesta Del PAWS 4455 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92115.
Men Should Discuss with Their Health Care Professional.” Among them
For more information, call 619.297.7297.
are the following:
• Depression/Anxiety
As gay men we may be prone to higher rates of anxiety and depres-
GUYS LIKE US (GLU) JUNE POOL PARTY AND FASHION SHOW sion – problems that can be exacerbated by the stress of living in the
I believe the sexy city girl Samantha Jones said it best when she exclaimed, “You closet. A lack of adequate social support can make depression and
know in high school, all you had to do was jump a fence...and you’d be in some- anxiety more severe, and adolescents and young adults faced with the
body’s pool!” Though that may be construed as breaking and entering in this loss of family support over their sexual orientation may be at particu-
day in age, the nonprofit unity group Guys Like Us has provided a much-needed larly high risk for suicide. Mental health services designed specifically
retreat for pool boys all over the county who are looking to make a splash in more for gay men can be crucial in the early detection and treatment of this
than one way. On Saturday, June 20, come enjoy the first of two wild poolside depression and anxiety.
bashes hosted by GLU this summer from noon to 5:00 p.m. Not only will your
presence add to the steamy ambiance, but you’ll be helping to generate funds • Substance Use
for AIDS Walk San Diego. Now in its fourth year, GLU proudly features the fabulous One drink a day may not adversely affect your health, but alcohol-
couture creations of local sportswear/swimwear designer Robert Saegun, whose related illnesses can occur even if you’re not going on a bender every
products are now a success internationally. These fashions will be modeled to the weekend. To find out whether you may be doing damage, talk to your
bumpin’ beats of DJ Luis Perez. GLU’s second pool party on August 8 will showcase doctor honestly about your drinking habits.
the fashions of other vendors and retailers here in San Diego.
Last year, more than 350 guests showed up to enjoy what a wet hot American • Fitness
summer has to offer—prompting The Center to award GLU with top recognition Let’s face it. We can be obsessive about our bodies. A healthy diet and
for being the largest non-profit fundraiser for AIDS Walk! Additionally, two col- regular exercise are good for our hearts and our figures, but too much
lege scholarships of $1,000 are to awarded through the Mark J.R. Cumberland exercise and/or not enough nutritious food are not. Some popular
college scholarship program—the largest gay college scholarship within San supplements can harm us and any steroid use without a doctor’s
Diego County! Talk about a summer job with benefits! supervision is a very bad idea. At the same time, being overweight
The Fourth Annual Pool Party/Fashion Show Benefit will be held at 6910 Cibola can trigger problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart
Road, San Diego, CA 92120—between the neighborhoods of Allied Gardens and disease. So how do you find the happy medium? Start by asking your
Lake Murray. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Additional donations doctor.
are encouraged! For more information and advance tickets, please contact Daniel Taking care of your health may not sound sexy but neither is constantly
Jaimes, public information officer for GLU at 619.549.6393 or at djaimes@katzan- feeling overtired, stressed out and run down. For more information on
dassociates.com. Visit
guyslikeus.org to find out other ways you can contribute. these and other important health issues, visit
GLMA.org and click on
Only ages 21 and up will be admitted. “Top Ten Issues to Discuss with your Healthcare Provider.”
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