Using condoms can also help prevent the transmission of some other STIs, but not all STIs. The best way to prevent HIV transmission among men is to have safe sex by using a condom and water based lubricant for anal sex, or other intercourse. Infection rates for some STIs – such as HIV, gonorrhoea and syphilis – are much higher among gay men than in the general population. If you manage your sexual health and play it safe you can significantly reduce your risk of getting an STI, or passing it on to a sexual partner. chlamydia, gonorrhoea), or parasites (e.g. HIV, herpes, genital warts), bacteria (e.g. Sexual contact includes vaginal or anal intercourse or touching, fingering or sucking/kissing/licking a penis, vagina or anus. Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are infections that are transmitted during sex through body contact or the exchange of body fluids (i.e. Please take care of yourselves and each other and don’t hesitate to contact us at you all, If you are concerned about COVID-19 or have questions, please visit the NSW Health website or contact Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. You can call them with any questions or concerns about sexual health and/or cervical screening and they can direct you to services for testing in your area: Or email can also contact the NSW Sexual Health InfoLink, which is run by NSW Health and is staffed by sexual health nurses. If your appointment with Check OUT was urgent, or you have any concerns, please contact our clinical partner, Family Planning NSW.įamily Planning NSW Talkline (staffed by expert sexual health nurses): We will contact all our clients as soon as we reopen. Please do not be concerned, this closure is only temporary, and we look forward to reopening again soon. We are sorry to announce that due to COVID-19, Check OUT: LGBTIQ+ Clinic will be closed until further notice.