Two professors of University of Illinois have said that that lesbian mothers experience intimate partner violence are often reluctant to seek help for fear of losing custody of their children.
Suicide - A Big Risk Among Bullied Gays and Lesbians
Gays and lesbians who are bullied are at increased risk of suicides due to disruptions in their hormones and associated cardiovascular problems.
Gays and lesbians who are bullied are at increased risk of suicides due to disruptions in their hormones and associated cardiovascular problems.
On average, the women had been in their relationship for six years.
"Many of the mothers in the study believed that people were prejudiced against them, and they assumed that people with power would use that prejudice to hurt them. That perception inhibited their willingness to openly seek help," said Ramona Faith Oswald, a U of I associate professor of family studies and co-author of the study.
Lesbians Earn More Than Straight Women
Lesbians who never married make more money than previously married lesbians and straight women, suggests Census data.
Lesbians who never married make more money than previously married lesbians and straight women, suggests Census data.
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Sharp Rise in Number of Lesbians Seeking IVF Treatment
New figures released by an independent regulatory in Britain has revealed that the number of lesbians opting for IVF treatment has almost doubled in 2009
New figures released by an independent regulatory in Britain has revealed that the number of lesbians opting for IVF treatment has almost doubled in 2009
Mental Disorders Affect a Third of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth
One-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth have attempted suicide in their lifetime a new study by University of Illinois at Chicago found.
One-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth have attempted suicide in their lifetime a new study by University of Illinois at Chicago found.
