Did you know that LGBTQ people are less likely to have cervical screening than the general population? Everybody with a cervix is at risk of cervical cancer. If you have a cervix, you need to screen. Find everything you need to know about cervical screening, including HPV and the Cervical Screening Test, how to book your test and the choice of testing options available on the Can We website. Visit canwe. Please do not be concerned, this closure is only temporary, and we look forward to reopening again soon.
Sexually transmissible infections STIs are infections that are transmitted during sex through body contact or the exchange of bodily fluids i. STIs can be caused by viruses e. HIV, herpes, genital warts , bacteria e. 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.
Infection rates for some STIs β such as HIV, gonorrhoea and syphilis β are much higher among gay, bi and other who have sex with men than in the general population.
The site also has information about testing for and treating STIs, as well as the ability to make an appointment with one of our a[TEST] clinics for a test. There are a range of ways to prevent acquiring HIV, referred to as combination prevention. In Australia, taking pills orally is most commonly available option for PrEP. Depending on how one identifies and how frequently they have sex, there are different options for how to take PrEP including:.
This is why we encourage people who are taking PrEP to regularly check in with their sexual health provider. If any STIs do occur, get them treated and follow the advice of your sexual health provider. People who are using PrEP should consider maintaining their condom use, particularly for casual partners, until you are aware of their testing regimen. Find out more information on how you can access PrEP now here. Condoms prevent or reduce the exchange of semen, vaginal fluid or blood between partners during sex.
