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Men
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support (AAKSIS ) 
 Web site of non-profit organization which provides information on Klinefelter Syndrome (KS). This sex chromosome abnormality affecting male conceptions causes a chromosomal arrangement referred to as 47,XXY or, more commonly, just XXY. Site includes list of regional support groups, medical and educational resources, and links to other KS Web sites. http://www.AAKSIS.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, People Last updated Jul 10, 2000 Discussion Guides: The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, and The Pearl
Questions to ponder while reading three of John Steinbeck's novels. From The Great Books Foundation. http://www.greatbooks.org/library/guides/the-grapes-of-wrath-of-mice-and-men-and-the-pearl.html Topics: Agriculture, People Last updated Oct 12, 2009 Erectile Dysfunction
"Erectile dysfunction [ED], sometimes called 'impotence,' is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse." The site includes a description of how an erection occurs, what causes ED, and how ED is diagnosed and treated. Includes illustrations. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/ Topics: Health, Health, People, People Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Erectile Dysfunction
"The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, including curvature of the penis during erection (Peyronie's disease), prolonged painful erection not associated with sexual desire (priapism) and premature ejaculation. But usually it refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity." This site features information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, coping skills, and more. From the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162 Topics: Health, Health, People, People Last updated Nov 19, 2005 The Gentleman's Page: A Practical Guide for the 19th Century American Man
A handy and enjoyable resource for the period from the Civil War to the turn of the century. There are photographs and excerpts from 19th century books of etiquette. There are three main sections: Behavior , Attire , and Resources , which offers a list of Web links. "It is intended to help costumers, theatrical performers, museum docents, reenactors and anyone with an interest in the life of 19th Century America." From the Lively Arts History Association. http://www.lahacal.org/gentleman/ Topics: History, People, Society & Social Science, United States History Last updated Feb 18, 2004 MedlinePlus: Male Breast Cancer
A compilation of links to information about male breast cancer. Topics include diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, research, and genetics. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malebreastcancer.html Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, The Human Body Last updated Oct 19, 2004 MedlinePlus: Men's Health Topics
This site is a directory of compilations of links on topics relating to men's health. Topics addressed include prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, infertility, vasectomy, male menopause, and male breast cancer. Selected topics address issues related to boys and women. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menshealth.html Topics: Cancer, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Oct 19, 2004 The Men's Bibliography: A Comprehensive Bibliography of Writing on Men, Masculinities, Gender, and Sexualities
An extensive listing of books and articles on men's issues, including masculinity, fatherhood, divorce, men's groups, gay men, aging, sports, pornography, feminism, men's liberation, prison, humor, sexuality, and many more topics. Searchable. http://mensbiblio.xyonline.net/ Topics: Families, People, People, Senior Health Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Men's Health: Aging Male Syndrome (AMS)
A syndrome affecting men "between the ages of 35 and 65 when their hormone levels (especially testosterone) decline." The site lists the signs and effects of a decline in the male hormone testosterone, treatment for low testosterone, and benefits and risks of testosterone therapy. Includes links to related information. From the National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.womenshealth.gov/mens/sexual/ams.cfm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Of Mice and Men: The Student Survival Guide
An "annotative guide" to John Steinbeck's novel, arranged by chapter. Each contains a brief summary along with explanations of the vocabulary, allusions, and idioms used in that chapter. Includes a FAQ and related links. From an instructor at Belmont High School, Los Angeles. (Note: Some links to external sites are broken.) http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/mice/ Topics: People, People Last updated Jan 3, 2006 radfae.org: A Web Site for Radical Faerie Information
"The RadFae.org website exists to pull together Radical Faerie information: links to resources and web pages, news, information, and pointers to other faerie lists." While the definition is diffuse, "shared values include feminism, respect for the Earth, and individual responsibility rather than hierarchy." http://www.radfae.org/ Topics: Faiths, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, People, Religion Last updated Feb 21, 2004 She Brains — He Brains
"Are there really any differences between female brains and male brains?" This site designed for children discusses differences in male and female brains and where in the brain these differences might be located. Topics include differences in brain size, the corpus callosum (the "major pathway that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres"), and the hypothalamus. From an anesthesiology professor at the University of Washington. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/heshe.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, People, Science, Social Science, The Human Body Last updated May 25, 2006 They Just Can't Help It
This April 2003 article discusses the "empathising-systemising (E-S) theory," which posits that "the female brain is predominantly hard-wired for empathy, and that the male brain is predominantly hard-wired for understanding and building systems." Includes a short bibliography and an interactive tests that claim to gauge "how male or female is your brain?" From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2003/apr/17/research.highereducation Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, People, Science, Science, Social Science Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Yahoo! Men
A directory of sites concerning men's issues. Topics include books, circumcision, fathering, sexuality, and health. Searchable and browsable. http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Cultures_and_Groups/Men/ Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, People, People Last updated Jun 20, 2004 |
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