Sexual Health

Support articles for LGBTQ+ people seeking advice around sexual health, including prevention, wellbeing, pleasure, testing and more.

Articles in Sexual Health

Mpox and accessing mpox vaccines →

Mpox is a viral infection that can be passed on through close contact, including skin-to-skin contact during sex, kissing, sharing bedding, towels, or clothing, and droplets from coughs/ sneezes. While mpox is currently more common among men who have sex with men, it can affect anyone, be aware of the symptoms, including fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue.

Outreach →

It is our mission to promote and open up conversations about sexual health and wellbeing. The Sexual Health Team appear at a wide variety of venues and events; from food […]

HIV prevention, U=U and living well with HIV →

HIV support and care has come a long way since the 80s, but social stigma persists. Treatment is effective and manageable, and regular testing is key to fighting transmission. Learn about prevention, testing, PEP, PrEP, and living well with HIV.

What is U=U? →

Testing for, treatment of, and living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) has changed radically over the last few decades. With developments in HIV medication (anti-retroviral treatment or ART), the majority […]

What is PEP? →

PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) is a strong combination of HIV medicines that can help stop you from getting HIV after potentially being exposed to it. It is an emergency medication that […]

STIs and enjoying healthy sexual relationships →

STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are common and can be caused by: If you are having sex it’s good to get tested for STIs regularly – at least once a year […]

Lesbian Bed Death →

Sexual problems are very common. The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (NATSAL) recently found that 51% of women had experienced sexual difficulties in the last year, with 11% of women […]

What is PrEP? →

PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It involves a person who doesn’t have HIV, regularly taking a pill to reduce their risk of HIV infection.

Free STI and HIV Testing in Greater Manchester & Liverpool →

If you are sexually active, getting tested for STIs and HIV is an essential part of taking care of your overall health. LGBT Foundation provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental STI and HIV testing services for LGBTQ+ people aged 18+ and men who have sex with men across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.

Free Condoms and Lube at your doorstep! →

At LGBT Foundation, we provide all residents across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, and Coventry & Warwickshire with the option of ordering free condoms and lube with us. Fill in the order […]