This is important, as with some STIs there are no symptoms. Gay and bisexual men should have a check-up at least every six months at a sexual health or medical clinic. Using a condom helps protect against HIV and cuts the risk of getting many other STIs.Ī survey of gay and bisexual men by Stonewall revealed that one in three men had never had an HIV test, and one in four had never been tested for any STI.
Having unprotected penetrative sex is the most likely way to pass on a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
