Hey guys — Dr. Tom here from Tom of P-Town Health, and I’m beyond excited to finally share something that’s been years in the making:
my brand-new book, Your Health, Your Power: A Healthcare Navigation Guide for Men Who Have Sex with Men.
This one’s special. It’s written for us — gay, bi, queer, and down-low men who deserve real answers, no judgment, and healthcare that actually gets who we are and how we live.
💪 Why I Wrote It
Because too many of us have been there: sitting half-naked on an exam table, trying to explain bottoming to a provider who’s blushing like a Sunday school kid.
Because some of us live miles from the nearest LGBTQ+-friendly clinic — or can’t exactly list “guys” on our dating profiles.
Because staying healthy shouldn’t require translation, courage, or luck.
So I took everything I’ve learned from 20+ years as a clinician, researcher, and gay man, and poured it into a guide that’s equal parts science, sass, and self-empowerment.
🧠 What’s Inside
Think of Your Health, Your Power as the book your doctor should’ve read but didn’t.
It’s packed with straight talk and real-world tips on:
✨ PrEP, PEP, and U=U – how to stay HIV-negative or undetectable without losing your cool (or your sex life).
💉 Vaccines and screenings that actually matter for gay and bi men — including the ones most providers forget to mention.
🍑 Sex, pleasure, and play – from douching to fisting to chemsex, explained without shame or scare tactics.
💪 Body image, gym culture, and enhancement – the truth about steroids, supplements, and staying sexy and safe.
🧘♂️ Mental health, community, and joy – because self-care isn’t just bubble baths, it’s knowing you matter.
🌍 Who It’s For
Whether you’re out, discreet, or somewhere in between — this book’s for you.
If you live in a small town with one clinic that “doesn’t see many gay patients,” or if you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, this is your playbook.
Your Health, Your Power gives you the knowledge and language to take charge — to know what tests to ask for, how to spot red flags, and how to find affirming care even when you’re the only gay guy in the waiting room.
❤️ The Heart Behind It
I wrote this after losing my partner to AIDS back in 1996 — and after spending decades since making sure no one else gets left behind.
This book is my love letter to every guy who’s ever felt invisible in healthcare — and my invitation to take your power back.
🏳️🌈 Ready to Get Empowered?
Your Health, Your Power officially launches this fall — but you can pre-order your copy today right here:
👉 Click Here To Pre-Order Now
Grab it for yourself, your friends, or that guy you met on Scruff who still thinks “regular testing” means once a year.
Let’s make being healthy — and informed — the new sexy.
Stay safe, stay curious, and stay powerful.
💙
— Dr. Tom
Founder, Tom of P-Town Health
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