Protecting Oceans and Prostates

Monday and Tuesday (World Ocean's Day and Coral Triangle Day) are days to bring awareness to marine conservation of our oceans and the diverse life that thrive there. Just as we can gather together passionately for a cause related to helping our environment, we also have the power to gather together passionately for a cause related to our community and our health. 

The health of our marine ecosystem and the health of our men and LGBT members are all important. It's also possible to care about many causes at once, as we've seen with fighting COVID-19 and racial injustice! This month is Men's Health Month and Pride Month. How can we intersect the awareness of marine life with the men's community and LGBT community? 

Once it's safe to do so, doing volunteer ocean cleanups to liberate trash from harming sea life is one idea. Swimming for a cause, where people can exercise by swimming and fundraising for reputable marine life organizations, is another idea. 

We always bring BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) to your attention because it's a prostate enlargement condition that commonly affects men as they get older. It can also affect transgender women in the LGBT community who may have their prostate gland intact depending on how early or late their hormonal therapy took place as well as procedures they may or may not have undergone. 

The month of June encourages men to show us their blue. The inclusive flag of the LGBT community also has the color blue. And, we visually associate the color blue with the sea. As you can see, our lives and the things around us are interconnected. We can share our passion, awareness and support to many parts of our lives! 

Manage your prostate enlargement! Know your risk for prostate diseases! Do your part for marine conservation!