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A leading Australian fertility expert has sounded the alarm bells to Aussie men about rapidly decreasing sperm count, explaining it can be caused by everything from chemicals in teflon pans to the nail polish their mothers wore when they were in the womb.

Professor Roger Hart, a lead clinician for the Western Australian public fertility service, told news.com.au that sperm count has dropped by around 50 per cent over the last 50 years.

Prof Hart said while sperm count is rapidly dropping, the rates of testicular and prostate cancer are rising, suggesting the rate of decline cannot be genetic causes.

“It has got to be environmental causes,” he said.

Prof Hart is part of the world’s oldest longitudinal study of development from pre-birth through to adulthood, known as the Raine Study.

Alarmingly, the study, which tracks West Australian males from birth to adulthood, found at age 21, only 14.4 per cent had sperm that met the World Health Organisation minimum for all variables.

He described the findings as “depressing and surprising”.

He attributes the decline in male sperm count to endocrine disrupting chemicals in the environment, particularly when the male is in their mother’s womb.

“Early life is most crucial; this is when our organs are developing. It is a critical time,” he said.

Prof Hart’s research also found that stressful events during a mother’s pregnancy significantly reduced sperm count as well.

His work has been backed by leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Dr Shanna Swan. Both Dr Swan and Prof Hart delivered their findings to the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand conference this week.

Speaking to the The Sydney Morning Herald, Dr Swan said chemicals now common in everyday life and the environment were impacting sperm count on male foetus development.

Chemicals known as phthalates, found in personal care products, fragrances, plastics and even dust, were among those affecting development of baby boys via the mother’s exposure in early pregnancy, Dr Swan explains.

Chemicals known as BPAs, found in plastics were also to blame.

Exposure to phthalates in the womb could mean a testosterone surge necessary for normal development of male reproductive organs may not occur.

Dr Swan predicted that by the middle of the century, many more people will rely on reproductive technologies.

“The effects don’t stop with the pregnant woman, or the pregnant woman’s offspring. The child, in the next generation will be impaired similarly,” she said.

“We have a multi-generational impact and probably impacts on life expectancy and morbidity (illness) are also going to be there for those children.”

Article Source: www.news.com.au

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There is no denying that the LGBT community has faced a lot of discrimination and bullying throughout history. However, in recent years, the LGBT community has made huge strides in terms of acceptance and equality. This progress is due in part to the work of various activist groups and the legalization of same-sex marriage in many countries.

This article will explore some of the key issues facing the LGBT community and suggest ways that you can help support their cause.

What is a Gay or Lesbian?

When people think of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender), they often think of people who are different than them. But what is it really like to be LGBT? In this blog section, we will discuss some of the common experiences that gay, lesbian and transgender people have.

We hope that this will help you to understand and appreciate the diversity of the LGBT community.

To start, let’s take a look at what it means to be a lesbian. A lesbian is someone who is sexually attracted to women. This can mean anything from feeling romantic love for another woman to simply enjoying sexual interactions with women. Lesbians can experience varying degrees of satisfaction from relationships with other lesbians, as well as relationships with men.

Being a lesbian does not mean that you are automatically attracted to women in a romantic way. In fact, many lesbians are attracted to men as well. And while there are certainly gay men who are also attracted to women, there is also a big population of gay men who are exclusively interested in men. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to be LGBT – everyone experiences love and sexuality differently.

History of the Gay Rights Movement

The gay rights movement has a long and contentious history. In ancient Greece and Rome, homosexual behavior was considered an acceptable form of love. In the Middle Ages, homosexual relationships were seen as a sign of sodomy, which was punishable by death. The first recorded gay rights demonstration took place in 1969 in New York City, and the first gay rights organization, the Gay Liberation Front, was founded in 1970.

Over the next few decades, the gay rights movement gradually started to gain ground. In 1979, San Francisco became the first municipality in America to decriminalize homosexuality with a city ordinance that repealed all criminal penalties against people who engaged in consensual sexual activities between men. This paved the way for further legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide through court decisions and ballot boxes.

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage as between a man and a woman and prevented federal recognition of same-sex marriages performed in states where they were legal. This law remained in effect until 2013, when it was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges.

Today, there is a growing acceptance of homosexuality.

How Sexual Orientation Affects Health

There is growing evidence that sexual orientation affects health, both physically and emotionally. Sexual orientation can be defined as the gender with which a person is attracted to, regardless of whether they have expressed that attraction in public or private life.

The American Psychological Association (APA) has stated that “sexual orientation comprises an individual’s enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attractions to others of the same sex or the opposite sex” (APA, 2013). Studies have found that people who identify as LGBTQ experience higher rates of anxiety and depression than straight people (Kaiser Permanente, 2015). Additionally, studies have shown that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are more likely to experience harassment and violence than heterosexual people (GLSEN, 2016).

There are many reasons why sexual orientation may affect health. For example, being LGBTQ can lead to increased rates of substance abuse, suicide attempts, and psychological distress (GLSEN, 2016). Additionally, being LGBTQ can create challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. For example, many doctors do not know how to treat LGBTQ patients properly (GLSEN, 2016).

Despite these challenges, there are also many ways in which LGBTQ.

The Rights of Gay and Lesbian Individuals

The rights of gay and lesbian individuals are still being fought for in many parts of the world. In some places, they are legally able to marry the person they love, while in others they are not allowed to hold public office or be protected under the law from discrimination. Despite this progress, there are many places where gay and lesbian individuals face discrimination and violence.

Marriage Equality

According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of Americans support marriage equality, while 53% oppose it. This marks a significant shift in public opinion over the last few decades, as support for marriage equality has increased by 10 percentage points since 2010.

There have been many gains for the gay rights movement in recent years. In 2015, President Obama issued a statement affirming that all Americans are entitled to the same civil rights regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This landmark decision helped pave the way for further legal progress on this issue.

Now that marriage equality is legal in all 50 states, there’s growing momentum to extend other LGBT rights protections. For example, 28 states now have laws protecting transgender people from discrimination in public places like bathrooms and locker rooms. Also same sex marriage now legally recognised in 32 countries around the globe.

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The fight for LGBT rights is not over yet – but it’s moving in the right direction!

The Future of Gay Rights in America

The future of gay rights in America is looking bright. The Supreme Court ruled in June that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, and recent polls indicate that a majority of Americans now support LGBT rights. This shift in public opinion has paved the way for significant legislative progress on behalf of the LGBT community. Here are five key ways that gay rights are advancing in America this year:

1. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage.
2. States are passing more inclusive anti-discrimination laws.
3. LGBTQ+ people are being elected to office at unprecedented levels.
4. Corporate America is standing up to discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees.
5. The fight for transgender equality is reaching new heights.

LGBGTQI couples have the right to build their own family that is why in this modern day sperm donors for LGBTQI couples is on high-demand. Usually some couple use social media platforms to look for donors. For example lgbtqia+ sperm donors and recipients use Facebook groups to meet every day.

Conclusion

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the experience of being gay or lesbian can vary greatly from person to person. However, there are some general points that can be helpful for anyone who wants to understand and acceptance of LGBT individuals. First and foremost, it's important to remember that everyone is different and deserves respect regardless of their sexual orientation. Second, it's important to have an open dialogue with your friends and family about LGBT topics — they may not have had a lot of exposure to the LGBTQ community yet, but by talking about these issues openly you can help them gain a better understanding and hopefully support for your loved ones . Finally, it's vitally important that we all take active steps ourselves in promoting LGBT rights — through speaking out against homophobic behavior or donating money towards organizations working on behalf of the LGBTQ community, we can make a real difference in the lives of our fellow citizens.

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Some of the most compassionate and greatest human beings in history have batted for the other side. They have shared the love that dare not speak its name; to put it in the most melodramatic of terms. These days, we just say that they were gay. The ancient Greeks were, of course, great fans of homosexuality and lovers of their own gender. Some say, Socrates and Plato were at the forefront of this kind of thing, but I am not so sure about that. Alexander the Great was definitely a hero on a grand scale; and his love for Hephaestion was legendary (although his Wikipedia entry plays it down).

Gay Families Raising Disabled Children

The thing about being gay, is the misnomer in the name itself. Not all gay people are frivolous and party animals. I would posit that the greater majority of homosexuals are deep and tender, rather than superficially ‘gay’. That compassionate nature lends itself to shepherding the needy and being there for loved ones. Gay families raising disabled children, puts that deep and tender love to work on behalf of the most needy. Think of the clergy and the number of homosexuals who walk in the footsteps of Christ the compassionate.

Love comes in all shapes and sizes; and the church is home to a multitude of queer individuals. Only a small percentage of them are what you would call paedophiles and they have a problem, which requires treatment and control. The vast majority of gay clergy are either celibate or in relationships with consenting adults. Most priests are concerned with helping others in their communities and devote their lives to charity.

There are gay families raising disabled children all over the world, click here. In 2010, it was estimated that 19 % of the American population had a disability, which must be around 57 million people in total. The percentage of homosexuals in the USA is thought to be around 3.5%, which would be around just under 10 million people. When you crunch all those figures together, you get a sense of how many gay families raising disabled children there just might be. Both categories of human beings, and I stress the ‘human being’ label here most of all, are about diversity. We as a global population of human beings are at a stage where we are challenged with ‘growing up’; and accepting diversity is a sign of maturity. All these crazy fundamentalist religions from the Bronze Age: Judaism, Christianity and Islam are pitted against us growing up as human beings. They want to keep the world small and pretend that we still live in villages, raising goats and sheep. Well, wake up folks, we don’t!