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Expertise
Questions relating to coming out to friends and family, social issues, issues in the workplace, relationship issues, issues relating to gay life in general. Issues relating to gay sex, protection and sexually transmitted infections and worries about first time gay sex. I can also answer questions in relation to being gay and religion.
Experience in the area
I am a 24 year old gay man and have been out since I was 15 at high school. Although I am not religious, I attended Catholic schools and have experience dealing with pressures religion can place on a gay person. I have a wide variety of friends from all different backgrounds, races, sexualities, religions, etc. I have also had several relationships and have experience of relationship issues and dilemmas, sexual issues and experience of the gay scene.
Organizations
Occupation - NHS Scotland (National Health Service Scotland)
Education/Credentials
Currently studying BA Honours in English Language & Literature and have previously studied Psychology at university level. Four A's at Higher level Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy and English.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| toby | 03/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ben, thanks! I really appreciate the detailed ..... |
| Caleb | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for that stuff |
| eric | 01/09/12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanx duder!!! The thought of telling him ..... |
| Katy | 01/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very thorough and excellent comment. Thank you ..... |
| Mike | 04/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ben, your answer was very helpful ..... |
Recent Answers from Ben
2012-04-05 "the mood":
Hi Joseph. Well, why are you not in the mood? That's what you need to address. What are the reasons for your low sex drive? How long have you been with your partner? Over long periods of time, especially
2012-04-03 Emotionally Damaged?:
Hi Jay I think the problem could be a combination of factors rather than just one simple-to-fix problem. You don't mention whether these days when you feel down happen only in relationships, or
2012-03-26 Going on a date and extras.:
Hi Toby. Being asexual means you have no feelings of sexual desire toward males or females - that is, you do not experience sexual desire full stop, you are nonsexual. Asexual people are not necessarily
2012-01-29 preventing a breakup:
Hi Alvin You say your boyfriend told you he wanted to break up with you once before and you refused, and now, after a three day long argument, he's stopped seeing you for a while anyway. Although it
2012-01-09 help:
Hi Eric There are a number of reasons your room mate might not have reciprocated your feelings. He may be uncomfortable with starting a relationship with you because you've been room mates for four
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