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The Advocate Guide to Gay Men's Health and Wellness

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Pardon the pun, but Frank speaks frankly about issues that gay men face everyday. This book covers everything from simple skin care to things you're uncomfortable speaking about with your closest friends, and/or your own doctor. I learn something new each time I open the cover. A smart book for every gay mans library.

This book is an excellent addition to those men just coming out, or have been out for many years who may have forgotten the basics of gay mens health. I made my partner read this book to encourage him to find a doctor that he can be 100% honest with. I have had gay doctors in the past, and gay friendly doctors, so I know how important it is to have someone understand my lifestyle.

The book is informative and simply written. It seems to be intended for "beginners" as much of the information contained becomes common knowledge by the time you've reached the age of 50.

I do not intend to diminish the book, rather I want to point out it would benefit a younger, "just coming out" gay man much more.

Many thanks to the author for making sensitive information available to the gay community in a simple and comfortable way.

I loved this book.... It spoke openly about topics that are specific to a gay man... Easy to read, yet full of detailed advice.. Great book...

I have the good fortune to be under the care of Dr. Frank Spinelli. His "resource guide" and practical "how to" would have been extremely helpful for myself and my peers as we searched for our identities in NYC's gay 90's. So many of us rushed to lower Manhattan to escape our oppressive upbringings and built a "society" of our own which was often (from my perspective) as oppressive as those we left behind. We didn't know how to "be" together.

Older (not too much), wiser, and much happier these days, I hope Frank's honest, well crafted advice and guidance reaches gay men of all ages who travel the road toward a truly healthy, happy existence. Nice work.The Advocate Guide to Gay Men's Health and Wellness (Advocate Guide)

An empowering MUST have easy reading educational reference book for all -- pateints, families and health care professionals. I now feel even more confident to head my health care team. KUDOS to Frank Spinelli, MD on a job very well done.

Robert L. Quinn, MS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist

I gave this book to a friend and he loved it and said that it is very informative and interesting.
The author is the brother of my friend and I am happy to support him and his great book!!!

As a happy healthy gay man with a great doctor and health insurance, I saw little need to add this reference book to my library . . . until I heard Doctor Spinelli speak at a local university. I purchased the book at the signing event and have since purchased two more copies on Amazon as gifts to friends. Doctor Spinelli is frank and informative; he uses simple and direct language; as well as; covers topics that one might be intimidated to mention to ones private health care provider. Thank you Doctor for being frank!

This is a good book if you area a very sexually adventurous gay male. I was expecting more of a general men's health book, regarding healthy aging, etc. Be preapred for some frank sexual discussion.