Gay physical examination

We propose that sexually active gay men and other men who have sex with men be tested for HIV and STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis) every three months. Testing for syphilis usually involves a immediate physical exam and a blood assess. Testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia involves a urine sample if you execute insertive oral sex or anal sex (i.e. if you “top”), a swab of your throat if you carry out oral sex on other guys, and a rectal swab if you perform receptive anal sex (i.e. if you “bottom”).  If you are not getting tested every three months ask your provider if you can be. You can ask your provider what your syphilis infection status is; whether you have gonorrhea or chlamydia in your butt, throat or penis; and discuss with your vendor about ways to reduce your uncertainty for getting STIs and HIV. If you're not on PrEP, you could talk with your provider about whether PrEP makes perception for you.  

There are a number of vaccines that can protect you against STIs - ask your deliverer if you call for vaccines against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV or

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