Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
LGBT HERO - the national health and wellbeing charity
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Donate
  • Twitter
Menu
  • GMFA
  • Spaces
    • LBT+ Space
    • South Asian Men's Space
  • Health
    • Mental health
      • Depression & Anxiety
      • Self-harm
      • Self-Care
      • Body Image & Eating Disorders
      • Suicide
      • General wellbeing
      • LGBTQ+ peer-support and counselling
    • Sex and sexual health
      • Sexual Wellbeing
      • Trans sexual health
      • HIV
      • STIs
      • Sex
    • Alcohol and Drugs
    • General Health
      • Cancer
      • Smoking
  • Life
    • Abuse and Hate Crime
    • Relationships
    • Gender Identity
    • Sexuality
    • Your rights
  • Outreach and support
    • Groupwork
      • What are HangOuts?
      • HangOuts 50+
      • Umbrella Hangouts
      • South Asian HangOuts
    • Support
      • Get help
  • Community
    • News & Features
    • True Life & Opinions
    • Video
    • Campaigns
      • Hate crime - help and support
      • Domestic violence advice
      • Project Happy
    • Get involved
      • Donate
      • What can I do?
    • Events
      • The LGBT HERO Positive Pub Crawl | Thursday, 11 March 2022
      • RVT Sports Day
  • Forums
  • FindOut
  • About Us
    • About LGBT HERO
    • What we do / Current services
    • Meet the LGBT HERO team
    • Work for us
    • Board Members
    • Annual reports
    • Policies
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • gmfa
  1. GMFA

GMFA - the sexual wellbeing project


HOME | BETTER SEX | CRUISING | SEX AND DATING APPS | SAFER SEX | HIV | STIS | LIVING WITH HIV | SAFER CHEMS | FS MAGAZINE | ABOUT GMFA | DONATE  


GMFA is the sexual wellbeing project for gay, bi and trans men brought to you by LGBT HERO. GMFA offers trusted information, advice and support for gay, bi and trans men who have sex with men on all things sex, sexual health, HIV prevention and living with HIV while dealing with issues such as chemsex and general wellbeing. 


FEATURED ARTICLES

Monkeypox and what you need to know

Monkeypox and what you need to know

It has now been several months since the first outbreak of Monkeypox took place in mainland Europe. Since then it has spread all over the world but we are seeing higher rates in the UK, where London is a hot spot, in the US where the numbers of people infected may be under reported and in mainland Europe. As of July 2022, several thousand cases have been detected worldwide. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Updated: 12th August, 2022

Author: Ian Howley

Symptoms of recent HIV infection

Symptoms of recent HIV infection

Most people experience some symptoms shortly after infection with HIV. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

HIV and STI self-testing

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

Published: 8th July, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Cruising, cottaging and your safety

Cruising, cottaging and your safety

Most of the time, men cruise without getting into any trouble or difficult situations. However, it’s useful to be aware of ways to look after yourself – and other cruisers. Here are some suggestions. We’ve also included some tips for making your time cruising more enjoyable. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

HangOuts - Our free online group for gay, bi, and trans men with South Asian Heritage

HangOuts - Our free online group for gay, bi, and trans men with South Asian Heritage

This group is funded by the Hatta Hodson Estate. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2021

Updated: 27th May, 2022

Author: Liam Murphy

Why black gay men need PrEP

Why black gay men need PrEP

Black gay and bisexual men are far less likely than their white counterparts to take PrEP. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

PrEP

PrEP

PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It's a pill that HIV negative people take to prevent HIV transmission. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

This boy is a bottom

This boy is a bottom

“Are you top or bottom?” – one of the first questions you’re probably asked on any gay dating app. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2015

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 1

Back to top

Showing 10 of 8

Latest

  • HangOuts 50+ 04/08/2022

    HangOuts 50+ 04/08/2022

    ** Please note** This session is ONLINE only via Zoom. - BOOK TICKETS BELOW This session:  Thursday -4/08/2022 @6pm PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT TO RECIEVE THE ZOOM LINK IF YOU CAN'T FIND IT ON YOUR TICKET

  • Support team West London Queer Project

    Support team West London Queer Project

    We are the West London Queer Project and we need your help to reach our fundraising goal of £500. The money raised goes to LGBT HERO in support of mental health and wellbeing services.

  • Support team Shout Out to My Hex for the RVT Sports Day

    Support team Shout Out to My Hex for the RVT Sports Day

    We are Hex, an LGBT-run strength training gym, and we are making a bid for Sports Day supremacy as team Shout Out to My Hex! We need your help to reach our fundraising goal of £500. The money raised goes to LGBT HERO in support of mental health and wellbeing services.

  • Support team #Robbed: Done Dirty for the RVT Sports Day

    Support team #Robbed: Done Dirty for the RVT Sports Day

    The London Titans FC are back as team #Robbed: Done Dirty to fight to be Sports Day 2022 champions, and we need your help to reach our fundraising goal of £500. The money raised goes to LGBT HERO in support of mental health and wellbeing services.

Most read

  • Being non-binary

    Being non-binary

    What does it mean to be non-binary?

  • HIV advice for gay men

    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!

  • Monkeypox and what you need to know

    Monkeypox and what you need to know

    It has now been several months since the first outbreak of Monkeypox took place in mainland Europe. Since then it has spread all over the world but we are seeing higher rates in the UK, where London is a hot spot, in the US where the numbers of people infected may be under reported and in mainland Europe. As of July 2022, several thousand cases have been detected worldwide.

  • "The Gay Community is Racist"

    The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist?

  • How risky is having sex without condoms?

    How risky is having sex without condoms?

    Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom.

  • Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

    Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

    Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again.

  • What is asexuality?

    What is asexuality?

    Understanding asexuality and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about it.

  • A modern guy's guide to cruising

    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.

  • Herpes

    Herpes

    Herpes is a virus that is spread by skin to skin contact.

  • Conversion therapy: the facts

    Conversion therapy: the facts

    Being pushed into a "queer cure"? It's both damaging and unscientific.

Tag cloud

coming out condoms depression Gareth Johnson Gay sex advice hiv HIV news Ian Howley lgbt mental health sexual health sexuality stis Stuart Haggas suicide Vish

Latest tweet

Join the LGBT HERO community

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address (e.g. [email protected])

Information

LGBT HERO is the national health and wellbeing charity for LGBTQ+ people supporting over 100,000 people a month.

LGBT HERO is the trading name of the Health Equality and Rights Organisation.

Charity Number: 1076854
Company limited by guarantee: 2702133

© 2021 LGBT HERO

Helpful links

  • Contact us
  • Full sitemap
  • Terms & conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Login
  • Logout
  • Manager

Contact us

LGBT HERO
Unit 74, The Link
49 Effra Road
Brixton
London
SW2 1BZ

[email protected]

No assumptions should be made about the sexuality, gender identity, health status or views of individuals or organisations featured on this website.

All articles, features and opinion pieces on the site may not reflect the views of LGBT HERO.