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Gay Men, HPV and Anal Cancer
HPV or the human papillomavirus can cause anal cancer, which puts high risk. Protect yourself with this information.
Hepatitis C and Gay Sex
Learn how to protect yourself against hepatitis C during gay sex.
Hepatitis B and Gay Sex
Learn how to protect yourself against hepatitis B during gay sex.
Hepatitis A and Gay Sex
Learn how to protect yourself against hepatitis A during gay sex.
If You Like Rimming, You Need To Know This!
If you're a gay man that loves giving or receiving anal rimming during sex, then you've got to read this quick tip.
How to Put on a Condom
When used correctly condoms are an effective method of protection from HIV and AIDS and other STDs. Learn how to properly put on a condom.
Saran Wrap as a Condom?
Is Saran Wrap an effective way to guard against the transmission of HIV? Find out in the safe sex quiz!
Use Condoms Without Nonoxynol-9
New studies have shown that use of Nonoxynol-9 during anal sex can increase the risk of HIV and other STD's. Now the golden rule of sex has changed from "Always use a condom!" to "Always use a condom without Nonoxynol-9!"
Take the Safe Sex Quiz!
How often do you ask your sexual partner if they've been tested for STD's? Take the safe sex quiz!
Gay Men and Syphilis
Syphilis cases have increase amongst gay men. What was thought of as an eradicated disease is spreading once again. Get the facts, including symptoms and cures.
Gonorrhea
Know the symptoms of gonorrhea.
Genital and Oral Herpes
There is currently no cure for genital or oral herpes, which can be transmitted through oral and anal sex. Learn the symptoms of herpes and how to protect yourself.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
Hey, STD's can reproduce too. And the child of parent Clamydia is a new sexually transmitted disease is called Lymphogranuloma Venereum or LGV. Gay men are being asked to brush up on their safe sex practices because this one is spreading fast to a town near you. Get information here!
Ban on Gay Blood Donors
Did you know that gay and bisexual men are not allowed to donate blood? Since 1985, the Food & Drug Administration initiated a policy that prohibits any man who has had sex with another man since 1977 to give blood.
Ready, Set, Test! 20 Minute Rapid HIV Test
In an effort to expand the reach of HIV tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the OraQuick rapid HIV test the produces results in only 20 minutes.
Guide to STD's
Get the info you need about those nasty little (or often big) STD's!
Syphilis Campaign In The UK
Fight this rising disease in the UK!
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
This organization works to maximize the quality of health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Syphilis On The Rise!
Syphilis is on the rise in the gay community. Get tips on prevention.
What I Need to Know About Hepatitis B
Get information on the causes, symptoms and treatment for Hepatitis B. Are you at risk?
Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counsel
This organization works to educate mental health service providers about issues confronting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals.

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