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Click to read What LGBTQ+ Patients Reveal—and Hide—from Their Doctors

What LGBTQ+ Patients Reveal—and Hide—from Their Doctors

Navigating the healthcare system isn’t always straightforward, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals, who often face unique challenges and barriers. LGBTQ+ patients experience higher rates of discrimination in medical settings, and recent executive orders in 2025 threaten to restrict access to affirming care further, exacerbating these issues. To better understand LGBTQ+ patient experiences, we surveyed 1,500+ Americans,

April 20, 2025 by bespoke

Click to read PSA: Say “No” to a Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy!

PSA: Say “No” to a Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy!

Over and over we write a tale of someone who is way too fucking tight. Too tight to even take a shit, let alone think about getting a dick up the ass. And the reason we started this blog was to educate each and everyone of you, some of whom do not have the appropriate resources or access to the specialized care we provide here at Bespoke Surgical.

October 02, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read Tales from the Tail: STD Prevention in the Raw Era

Tales from the Tail: STD Prevention in the Raw Era

When someone asks me to sum up my year in one word it’s quite simple, fucked. Lots and lots of fucking. I go through phases, just like everyone else, and I am not proud to admit how many times I got treated this year for the myriad of sexually transmitted diseases.

June 13, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read The Premiere of TailTalks Episode I

The Premiere of TailTalks Episode I

We are excited to announce the premiere of our new quarterly roundtable series, TailTalks. The idea has been over a year in the making and came about when Dr. Goldstein realized there was a lack of conversations focusing on LGBTQ+ issues that featured entrepreneurs, thought leaders, journalists, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not just from the medical world, but also from the worlds of art, fashion, entertainment, and sports.

May 24, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read How To Prevent Hemorrhoids?

How To Prevent Hemorrhoids?

First off, we all have hemorrhoids that is. Their mechanism and function is to cushion the anal region due to the increased pressures occurring with both defecation and anal play, all in the hopes of preventing injury.

May 08, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read Get Sexcited: The Most Popular Sex Toys By State

Get Sexcited: The Most Popular Sex Toys By State

It’s safe to say that in recent years, sex toys have come out of the closet and into the mainstream. More people than ever are talking and writing about using sex toys in a sex-positive way, both alone and with a partner.

March 09, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read Anal Sex Prep Practices: How Do Gay Men and Straight Women Compare?

Anal Sex Prep Practices: How Do Gay Men and Straight Women Compare?

Sex may be something that nearly everyone does, but the way each person prepares for it is not necessarily the same. When it comes to anal sex particularly, the type of preparation can be even more specific and can vary by the role of the person participating.

February 05, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read 2018 “Advocacy for LGBTQ+” Scholarship from Bespoke Surgical

2018 “Advocacy for LGBTQ+” Scholarship from Bespoke Surgical

Bespoke Surgical is proud to announce the recipient of our 2018 Advocacy for LGBTQ+ scholarship. Congratulations to James van Kuilenburg, a student at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania!

December 04, 2017 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read Do Doctors Ask Patients The Right Sexual History Questions?

Do Doctors Ask Patients The Right Sexual History Questions?

When a patient goes to see a doctor for the first time, their medical history is often one of the very first things discussed. We’ve all filled out forms or answered questions about our allergies, previous surgeries, and family history of certain illnesses. By having this information, doctors can provide better care for patients. But, talking to your physician specifically about your sexual history and your current habits can be an uncomfortable subject.

December 01, 2017 by Dr. Evan Goldstein

Click to read LGBT Sex Education – Is The U.S. Inclusive?

LGBT Sex Education – Is The U.S. Inclusive?

Learning about the “birds and the bees” is a natural part of growing up, and everyone learns the ins and outs a little differently. But, there is often a debate on what should be taught in schools and what should (and usually shouldn’t) be included in the curriculum. For much of the country, that means not including topics on LGBT sex education, which includes same-sex relationships and same-sex intercourse.

November 30, 2017 by Dr. Evan Goldstein