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Access to healthcare

Telling your doctor you're gay or have same-sex partners can be difficult, but it's one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself healthy.

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Sexual health for men

How to spot the symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection and information on sexual health check-ups.

Screening saves lives

Some gay people are at a higher risk of certain health conditions due to their lifestyle, so need regular screenings.

Women's sexual health

The risks are lower, but women who have sex with women can still pass on sexually transmitted infections.

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HIV and AIDS

More gay men are living with HIV than ever before. Find out how the virus is passed on and the treatment available.

Video: STIs and you

You can't tell if someone's got an STI just by looking at them. Find out what people think about using condoms.

'I have a sexual health check every six months'

Crusaid patron Josh Rafter talks about the importance of sexual health awareness for gay men.

Richard Fairbrass

Too sexy for a condom?

Pop singer Richard Fairbrass talks about safer sex and sexual health in the gay community.

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