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ask the sexpert Do the terms "gay" and "homosexual'' have different meanings, or are they pretty much interchangeable? People often use the term homosexual to describe anyone who experiences a sexual at traction to, or a relationship with, a person of the same sex. However, this usage is mislead ing. Correctly used, the term homosexual describes persons who have a continuing prefer ence for sexual partners of the same sex. The key word in this definition is “continuing.” At some point in their lives, many people experience feelings of sexual attraction to a person or persons of the same gender. Having such feelings does not necessarily mean that you are homosexual. “Gay” is used by many as a synonym for “homosexual," but some gay organizations deliberately use the term to imply something beyond sexual orientation. For many gay men and women, the term implies a consciousness of their whole ness and worth as human beings and their responsiblity to educate people and confront prejudice. In this sense, "gay" defines people socially and politically as well as sexually. I am a male in very good phy sical health, but the last two times I tried to have intercourse I couldn't maintain an erection. This has never happened to me before, and it worries me. Should I see a doctor? Just about all men at one time or another have been unable to get or keep an erection. Some When you need $65 fast, you find out who your friends are. _____ — ^ It’s the middle of the night and everyone has an excuse. Then, finally, you get the one person who, even though he's not very happy about it, will come through. And you think, “I knew it. Why didn’t I just call him in the first place?” So when the crisis is over, he’s going to deserve something a little special. Tonight, let it be Ldwenbrau. Ldwenbrau. Here’s to good Mends. c 1981 Beer brewed in U S A by Miller Brewing Company. Milwaukee, Wisconsin times the problem is mental. Possible reasons for having dif ficulty with an erection are a lack of privacy (children or roommates nearby), fear of im pregnating a woman, stress in other areas of your life (exams or a new job) and nervousness about being with a new person. Simply identifying feelings like these may be helpful. Occasionally, not being able to keep an erection once causes so much worry that it may become difficult the next time. In that case, you should try to relax and avoid feeling pres sure to “perform.” Unless this happens with increasing frequency and there is greater concern, there is no need to consult a doctor. This column is written by Planned Parenthood Associa tion, 134 E. 13th Ave. Please send questions to EMU 300 or to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is a private, non profit United Way agency providing comprehensive family planning services, pregnancy testing, education, information and referral. Workshop to deal with overcrowding The problem of overcrowding in state prisons will be the sub ject of a workshop April 24 at the Valley River Inn. The workshop is co-spon sored by the University com munity service and public affairs department and the continuing education center as part of the justice series. Registration for full-time University students is $10. Students wishing to earn one graduate credit through CSPA for attending the workshop must register today. The workshop begins at 9 a m. with the keynote address "What is Institutional Overcrowding?” by Dr. Barry Krisberg, director of the San Francisco National Council on Crime and Delinquency Center. At 10 a m. there will be a panel discussion of the factors in fluencing prison overcrowding. Panel members will include O R. Chambers, executive director of the Oregon Division of Correc tions, University sociology Prof. Kenneth Polk, Lane County Cir cuit Court Judge Gordon Cot trell, Elizabeth Browne, chairer of the state Parole Board, and University Law Prof. Peter Ozanne. Fighters Wanted Bad News Boxing Tournament $1,800 in prize money Four weight divisions 130 lbs - 150 lbs - 175 lbs - 200 lbs Some openings still available Marist High School Saturday night April 25 Call Rod Ormsby 485-2176
