This is sometimes called three-site STI testing.
If you do not have HIV, ask your health care provider if PrEP or PEP are right for you. Learn about other ways to prevent HIV if you can’t or don’t always use condoms.Consistent use prevents HIV, other STIs, and unplanned pregnancy if you also have sex with people who can conceive. Have open and honest conversations with your health care provider about your sex life, including the gender(s) of your sex partner(s) and the kinds and quality of your sexual experiences.That includes talking about all aspects of your physical and emotional health. Sexual health and pleasure involve open communication with your partner(s). Your sexual health is not just about the prevention and treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This means your health care provider affirms who you are and does not make assumptions about your sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.įor help finding LGBTQ-knowledgeable providers, visit the NYC Health Map.
You have the right to honest and judgment-free health care. If you understand these health disparities, you can take the steps necessary to feel empowered and lead a healthy life. Gay men, bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), including transgender men, may experience poorer health outcomes than heterosexual men due to stigma, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia. Gay Men, Bisexual Men and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men