Dr George, Author at Star Observer /author/dr-george Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:57:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Dr George, Author at Star Observer /author/dr-george 32 32 Should you see a doctor for erectile dysfunction? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/should-you-see-a-doctor-for-erectile-dysfunction/81211 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:13:20 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=81211 Erectile dysfunction and other erection difficulties are a very common reason for guys to see their doctor. While it’s sometimes difficult to discuss, it’s important to be open with your ...

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Quick test has limitations /opinion/soapbox-opinion/quick-test-has-limitations/80522 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:18:36 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=80522 OraQuick, a home HIV test, has hit the news with its recent approval by the Federal Drug Authority in the USA. As reported in The Washington Post: “The OraQuick test ...

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What are the symptoms of heart attack? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/what-are-the-symptoms-of-heart-attack/80159 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/what-are-the-symptoms-of-heart-attack/80159#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:32:08 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=80159 I recently read of the tragic death of gay adult movie star Erik Rhodes. On his Tumblr blog, Erik was quite open about his use of steroids, one of the ...

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An open letter to Queensland Premier Campbell Newman /opinion/soapbox-opinion/an-open-letter-to-queensland-premier-campbell-newman/79719 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/an-open-letter-to-queensland-premier-campbell-newman/79719#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:29:54 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=79719 Dear Premier Newman, Today I am sitting at my computer in shock. I’m shocked to see the news that the recognition of homosexual civil unions has now be relegated to ...

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Ad tricks hurt your health /opinion/soapbox-opinion/ad-tricks-hurt-your-health/79308 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/ad-tricks-hurt-your-health/79308#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:28:19 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=79308 Recently I was excited to see one of my favourite brands of iced coffee had come out in a “no added sugar” version. I love iced coffee and am doing ...

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Another sad loss to bullying /opinion/soapbox-opinion/another-sad-loss-to-bullying/78986 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/another-sad-loss-to-bullying/78986#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:19:56 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=78986 I recently read of a seven-year-old boy who had taken his own life. “Peering through the keyhole of a locked door in her family’s home near Detroit’s New Center, a ...

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Who should be educated in the fight against HIV? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/who-should-be-educated-in-the-fight-against-hiv/78668 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 05:59:48 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=78668 HIV/AIDS has been again thrust into the limelight with an out-of-the-blue announcement of the Queensland Government’s plan to withdraw $2.6 million of funding for the prevention of HIV infection. Queensland ...

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When should men start screening for prostate cancer? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/when-should-men-start-screening-for-prostate-cancer/78218 Tue, 29 May 2012 03:53:02 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=78218 Prostate cancer is an important topic for all men. There have been screening campaigns in Australia encouraging men to be checked for prostate cancers. Some men are confused and worried ...

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How do we deal with AIDSphobic rants? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/how-do-we-deal-with-aidsphobic-rants/77440 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/how-do-we-deal-with-aidsphobic-rants/77440#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 00:16:57 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=77440 I have been wondering exactly how far we have come when it comes to dealing with homophobia. Two threads I have seen on Facebook have left me cold and angry. ...

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Coca-cola addiction = death? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/coca-cola-addiction-death/77139 Wed, 09 May 2012 06:20:44 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=77139 There has been a reported case of a New Zealand lady who died after drinking more than eight litres a day of soft drink, in particular Coca-Cola. “Otago-Southland coroner David ...

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Are we ready for an elderly gay population? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/are-we-ready-for-an-elderly-gay-population/76432 Tue, 01 May 2012 01:05:58 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=76432 How about our older gay generation? It’s almost like they are forgotten and ignored. When was the last time you saw a safe-sex campaign aimed at older gay men? Clearly ...

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Sexual health check-ups for gay men /opinion/soapbox-opinion/sexual-health-check-ups-for-gay-men/76184 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:19:36 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=76184 Currently it is recommended to have a sexual health check-up once a year if you are sexually active. If you have had more than 10 partners in less than six ...

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Weight loss surgery and diabetes /opinion/soapbox-opinion/weight-loss-surgery-and-diabetes/75413 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:44:03 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=75413 The medical blogsphere has been very excited about a recent study that shows that gastric bypass surgery to dramatically reduce weight was not only able to help treat diabetes but ...

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Should you consider getting the flu vaccine? /opinion/soapbox-opinion/should-you-consider-getting-the-flu-vaccine/75163 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/should-you-consider-getting-the-flu-vaccine/75163#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:02:49 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=75163 As we head towards winter, family doctors are preparing for cold and flu season. About 5 – 10% of the population each year will get the flu. This can range ...

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The healthy bear goes to aqua aerobics /opinion/soapbox-opinion/the-healthy-bear-goes-to-aqua-aerobics/74807 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:33:24 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=74807 As with most traditional exercise classes, aqua aerobics is organised group movement to music. The basic structure of a water aerobics class is a warm-up followed by alternating periods of ...

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How to find your perfect doctor (gay male edition) /opinion/soapbox-opinion/how-to-find-your-perfect-doctor-gay-male-edition/74381 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/how-to-find-your-perfect-doctor-gay-male-edition/74381#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:48:42 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=74381 Being a gay man and finding a doctor can be hard. Many doctors know little about the ins and outs of being a gay man. Some are dismissive and some ...

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The healthy bear on open relationships /opinion/soapbox-opinion/the-healthy-bear-on-open-relationships/73905 /opinion/soapbox-opinion/the-healthy-bear-on-open-relationships/73905#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:08:38 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=73905 If you’re looking for a dividing topic in some sectors of the gay community, just start a discussion on open relationships. To quote Bearorama by fellow Bear blogger Simon: “Often ...

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Drink spiking still happening in gay clubs /opinion/soapbox-opinion/drink-spiking-still-happening-in-gay-clubs/73484 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:01:17 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=73484 Drink spiking is the act of adding drugs to someone’s drink with the intention of getting them “out of it” to make other acts easier. Sometimes the intent is to ...

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When suicide hits home /opinion/when-suicide-hits-home/72822 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:03:50 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=72822 I want to talk about what we as a community can do to help if we have a friend whom we are worried may commit suicide. What are the warning ...

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Hope for people wanting to quit marijuana /opinion/hope-for-people-wanting-to-quit-marijuana/72441 /opinion/hope-for-people-wanting-to-quit-marijuana/72441#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:44:33 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=72441 I came across an interesting post on some marijuana addiction research in Australia. Currently there are treatments to help reduce the cravings if you are quitting alcohol or cigarettes, however, ...

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