LebMASH's Gateway to Affirmative Care
A digital safe space for SRHR knowledge in Lebanon and the SWANA region.
Who is the Gateway For?
The Gateway is for everyone, with special attention to the needs of marginalized communities across Lebanon and the wider SWANA region.
What is Health Literacy?
Your health, your knowledge, your choices. Health literacy means being able to find, understand, and use reliable health information to make decisions about your wellbeing. Here, we focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)—a vital part of physical, mental, and social health.
SRHR includes:
- Your right to pleasure and bodily autonomy
- Freedom to choose whether or not to have children
- Access to accurate, inclusive, and free information
- Protection from discrimination in healthcare
Learn More About SRHR
- Transgender Health Standard of Care
- Gender Dysphoria/Gender Incongruence Guideline Resources
- APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons
- APA LGBTQ Resources and Publications
- National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
- Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People
- Differences/Disorders of Sex Development: Medical Conditions at the Intersection of Sex and Gender
Meet Dayah, our AI bot.
Ask. Learn. Improve.
Talk to "Dayah"
Talk to "Dayah" anytime, anywhere in English or Arabic. Ask them all your questions about sexual and reproductive health from contraceptives, to hormone therapy, to wellbeing and your rights as a patient navigating the healthcare system.
Arabic 🇱🇧 & English 🇬🇧
From contraception to LGBTQIA+ health, patient rights to mental wellbeing
Ask your questions anytime, anywhere
Important: Our bot is AI-powered—fast and adaptive, but not perfect.
If you encounter:
Incorrect information
Inadequate or non-inclusive language
Please report it so we can make the bot smarter and more inclusive. Your feedback directly shapes how it learns and improves!
No matter your identity or journey — your SRHR answers start here.
Curious about your health, rights, or relationships? Explore our library of topics — written to be inclusive of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds.
Explore Our Topics
Your SRHR questions—answered in one place.
You'll find accessible, evidence-based information on:
Understanding Your Body
From puberty to body changes across the lifespan, learn how reproductive systems work.
Menstrual Health & Menopause
Inclusive information on cycles, PMS, perimenopause, and menopause.
Pregnancy & Parenting
Planning, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and resources for diverse families.
Family Planning & Fertility
Contraception, abortion, infertility, and fertility options tailored to your needs.
Sexual Health & STIs
Safer sex, STI prevention and care, consent, and pleasure.
Gender & Sexuality
Explore identities, expressions, and sex characteristics — beyond the binary.
Mental Health & Relationships
Intimacy, consent, healthy relationships, and healing from violence.
SRHR & the Law
Know your rights and protections in care settings.
Special Topics
Gender‑affirming care, disability and SRHR, later‑life sexuality, and caregiving.
Why This Matters
We believe everyone deserves access to inclusive, judgment-free SRHR information—no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. By combining community knowledge with expert-reviewed content, we aim to empower individuals, improve healthcare experiences, and challenge stigma across the region.