Comments on: Homosexuality: A Doctor’s Perspective

By: Max Aranguiz-Peterson

Max Aranguiz-Peterson — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:25:32 +0000

Some parts of the article were apropriate and educational; but others were not and com e from an old school of thinking that do not reflex today reality. I was born gay, but I couldn’t do much about it until my 57 years of age. I tried to supress it due to the propaganda of homosexualism. I didn’t want to be. The more I try the worst it became. The atraction to men was natural. From 57 to 69 (current age) and married to a man I do not have any of the things mentioned in the article. We are a monogamus couple that enjoy our sexuality and life in general. We have, combined, 6 daughters and 12 grandchildren from our previous marriages. We belong to a community of faith that accept us and we enjoy servicing our community. Life cannot be better.

By: Mark Almeida, M.D., MRCP, Ph.D.

Mark Almeida, M.D., MRCP, Ph.D. — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:21:17 +0000

In reply to John.

Dear John,

You don’t seem to know what you are writing.

You use the word ‘hilarious’ for the article. Can you point out which sentence or part is hilarious? While your comment is definitely hilarious as it shows how uninformed & ill informed you are about scientific facts and perils of Anal Sex.

You use the word ‘unscientific’. Can you point out which sentence or part is unscientific? On the contrary it is one of the most scientifically written unbiased article on this subject.

You say it equates homosexuality with anal sex. Can you point out a sentence which says so? You seem to be imagining. Contrary to what you say, there is repeated mention that anal sex is practiced by both gay as well as straight couples.

You say it is dangerous and misleading. Can you point out exact sentences which are dangerous and misleading? On the contrary it points out real dangers and leads people correctly, which otherwise gay activists tend to keep quiet about.

I have read born gay. From title to contents it is the unscientific and misleading book, thus completely ignored by medical/scientific world.

Mark Almeida, M.D., MRCP, Ph.D.

By: Truth Speaker

Truth Speaker — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:21:00 +0000

I’m impressed with Dr. Bhonsle’s ability to professionally articulate uncomfortable truths. Denying these truths would be HARMFUL to the people politically correctness is intended to protect. Also, there are countless examples that validate Dr. Bhonsle’s assertion that sexual orientation is mutable for SOME individuals. For example, NYC mayor Bill Di Blasio’s wife was a lesbian in the 70s. Now she is married with 2 children. Of course, there are many other people who tried to change but couldn’t.

By: Gemjunior

Gemjunior — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 06:02:43 +0000

This is a good article and tells the facts like it is. I don’t find this article biased or offensive, certainly not homophobic. Only that there are consequences to behaviors that are risky, as anal sex is. This practice is dangerous in my view.

By: Amarendra Gandhi

Amarendra Gandhi — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:11:42 +0000

This is a very old article hence commenting now seems redundant but there are various issues here that really need to be addressed and a critique of this article needs to go on record even when many medical practitioners here seem to be favoring Dr. Bhonsale’s opinion. Dr. Bhonsale has knowingly or unknowingly deployed a Batsonian double bind. On one hand he repeatedly says that he supports human rights and hence political emancipation is imperative yet on the other hand he equates “gay sex”(if there is such a thing) with a deviant practice fraught with so many perils that only a fool would engage in such acts. The take away message is: of course gays are people too but then goes on to say: “I wish all those who are critical of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code [1860] need to give serious consideration to their demands” suggesting criminalizing “gay sex”.

Of course medical experts would not be interested in knowing how they fix versions of truths as realities using their power as experts; how he has used strategic examples to make his point; and many other things that are wrong with this write up; let’s look at the medical facts. There is no denying that there are risks involved in anal sex, but there also numerous references available that talk about having safe anal sex which Dr. Bhonsale has simply chosen to remain quite about.

In the end, Dr. Bhonsale should be glad that he is in India – he is in a land where his thinly veiled homophobia is shared by many including the state mechanisms. If he were in the US, this comment: “However, if a person truly wishes to modify his/her sexual orientation at any age willingly, it is possible to help such a person. Such change, of course, cannot be imposed on him/her. If imposed, nothing will help! His/her self-motivation plays a major role” would have led to action against him by medical ethics board.

By: John

John — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:15:27 +0000

This article is hilariously unscientific. Firstly you equate homosexuality with anal sex, then paint homosexuals as rapists? I guess cases like Damini don’t count? What about the straight people who have anal sex?
And the so called case studies you site will simply PREVENT such cases coming to light now that 377 is back in place for fear of legal repercussions, it won’t stop rape of any kind and it wont stop homosexuality.
Your article is so dangerous and misleading, not to mention it ignores female homosexuality, how convenient! I suggest you read BORN GAY by glen Wilson and qazi rahman. You are clearly interested in propagating your political views than truths.

By: feroze

feroze — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:58:11 +0000

Most of the examples mentioned by Mr Bhonsle seem to talk about forced anal sex, sex under coercion, multiple partners and sex without any form of sex education. Under those circumstances i imagine ANY kind of sex would be physically and mentally traumatic – straight or gay. To give this article any credence, it would be interesting to know what percentage of gay people in loving, caring and educated relationships experience physical problems.

By: Manoj Khatri

Manoj Khatri — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Dr Shah:
Thanks for your valuable feedback. Based on the same, we have changed the title of the article to appropriately reflect our stance. We, the editorial team at Complete Wellbeing, are all for equality of individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation. We firmly believe every individual has a right to his or her preferences in all areas of life, without exception.
— Manoj Khatri [Editor-Publisher]

By: Dr.Arvind Jain

Dr.Arvind Jain — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am in full agreement with Dr.RN Shah. This article is one of the most unbiased article on such a touchy topic. It comprehensively covers the topic of anal sex without making it sound filthy, condemning or discriminatory towards gays. Even the cases described have people who are married and not exclusively gays. The repeated mention of even heterosexuals engaging into anal sex makes the article very objective and impartial.
Dr. Arvind Jain, MBBS, DVD

By: Dr R N Shah

Dr R N Shah — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I was instructed to read this article by a gay activist… calling it damaging to their efforts to have section 377 evoked. However I did not find anything that can be termed as ‘damaging’. Dr.Bhonsle has reiterated several times that he is all for equal human rights and in no manner has condemned homosexuality. On the contrary, I found the article extremely well written… whether the language, the information or the conclusion. I only wish the title of the article should have been different. One more good thing happened in a bargain… I read almost all the articles written by Dr.Bhonsle on this website and found them very profound. I was also very happy to read a very positive response from learned readers.
Dr. R.N.Shah