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HIV advice for gay men

We've all heard the myths! If you're gay men you're bound to become HIV-positive. Right? Wrong! Read more
What is HIV undetectable? (HIV+U | U=U)

HIV Undetectable is a term used to describe someone who is living with HIV but on successful and effective treatment. Someone who is HIV Undetectable cannot pass on the virus through sex. Read more
HIV and STI self-testing

Home testing is a way for you to test for HIV and STIs from the comfort of your own home. Most are self-sampling, which you return the products and get your results within a couple of days. Others offer 15 mins results. Read more

True life & opinion

I’ve found out I’m HIV-positive. What do I do now?

I have been living with HIV for more than ten years and you might say I am a bit of an HIV old-timer. Read more
Living with HIV: Matthew's journey

I’ve been living with diagnosed HIV for 18 years. This is hardly a revelation as I’ve been blathering on about it publicly for the last five years or so. Read more
It’s time for HIV-negative people to step up and become a U=U ally this World AIDS Day

It’s time HIV-negative people like me, those who have supported our HIV-positive community but let them be the face of fighting HIV stigma, to step out of the shadows and do the work too. Read more

Support groups

South Asian HangOuts 18/12/23 - Part 3: Living with HIV: Beyond Shame & Stigma

South Asian HangOuts is an online social and support group for gay, bi & trans men with South Asian Heritage on Zoom. Read more
Start: 18^th December, 2023 at 7:00pm

End: 18^th December, 2023 at 9:00pm

Published: 11^th October, 2023

Updated: 30^th November, 2023

Author: Dan Singh

Location: Online
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50+ HangOuts 09/01/24 - Part 3: Living with HIV: Beyond Shame & Stigma

50+ HangOuts is a friendly and welcoming, twice monthly online social and support group for older LGBTQ+ people. We meet on Zoom, the 2nd and last Tuesday of the month, 7pm - 8.30pm. Read more
Start: 9^th January, 2024 at 7:00pm

End: 9^th January, 2024 at 8:30pm

Published: 18^th October, 2023

Updated: 30^th November, 2023

Author: Dan Singh

Location: Online
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50+ HangOuts 11/12/23 - Part 2: Safer Sex & Pleasure

50+ HangOuts is a friendly and welcoming, twice monthly online social and support group for older LGBTQ+ people. We meet on Zoom, the 2nd and last Tuesday of the month, 7pm - 8.30pm. Read more
Start: 11^th December, 2023 at 7:00pm

End: 11^th December, 2023 at 8:30pm

Published: 18^th October, 2023

Updated: 30^th November, 2023

Author: Dan Singh

Location: Online
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News

LGBT HERO launches online shop commemorating GMFA legacy to preserve and promote the fight against HIV and AIDS

The new online shop offers a range of exclusive merchandise featuring vintage GMFA campaigns, allowing supporters to own a piece of HIV history. From stylish t-shirts and cozy hoodies to vibrant mugs, the items showcase the impactful visuals and messages that have defined GMFA's decades-long commitment to sexual health and HIV awareness. Read more
Nominate an LGBT HERO Future Leader

Your community needs you! LGBT HERO wants to celebrate the future leaders of the LGBTQ+ community - our "LGBT Heroes". Read more
New archive celebrates groundbreaking 30-year history of Gay Men Fighting AIDS

LGBT HERO, the national health and wellbeing organisation for LGBTQ+ people, has launched an archive that celebrates the impactful legacy of its predecessor, Gay Men Fighting AIDS (GMFA). Read more
Trans Day of Visibility 2023: Your Art

Take a look through our gallery of trans joy on Trans Day of Visibility 2023. Read more
Brixton: A Queer History

Brixton's vital place in LGBTQ+ history. Read more
Why Do We Come Out? National Coming Out Day 2022

This National Coming Out Day Alex Thomas looks at the reasons we choose to come out Read more
Mpox (monkeypox) and what you need to know

What is mpox (monkeypox)? What are the symptoms? Can I get the vaccine? Your questions answered. Read more
NEWS: Monkeypox survey finds nearly 40% of gay and bisexual men have stopped having sex

The survey conducted by LGBT HERO also found that more than two-thirds feel anxious about having sex with 42% saying the outbreak is negatively affecting their mental health. Read more
Monkeypox on the mind: sex, anxiety and mental wellbeing

We just can’t catch a break. We made it through Covid and the seemingly endless lockdowns and here comes monkeypox. Read more
The history of UK Pride

Pride in the UK has a history stretching back 50 years. Dive on in! Read more

Being non-binary

What does it mean to be non-binary? Read more
HIV advice for gay men

We've all heard the myths! If you're gay men you're bound to become HIV-positive. Right? Wrong! Read more
Mpox (monkeypox) and what you need to know

What is mpox (monkeypox)? What are the symptoms? Can I get the vaccine? Your questions answered. Read more
"The Gay Community is Racist"

The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist? Read more
How risky is having sex without condoms?

Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom. Read more
Transgender: Back to Basics

Let's get back to basics. Want to know the difference between gender identity and gender expression? Get confused between sex and gender? This page is for you! Read more
Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again. Read more
What is asexuality?

Understanding asexuality and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about it. Read more
What are romantic orientations?

Our crash course on romantic orientations. Read more
A modern guy's guide to cruising

Perhaps surprisingly, the proud tradition of cruising is still going strong. Wherever you are in the UK, you’re not going to be too far from a spot where you’ll easily find other men who want to hook up with men. There are plenty of apps and websites dedicated to helping you out if you want to have sex in a public place. Read more