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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.

Symptoms of recent HIV infection

Most people experience some symptoms shortly after infection with HIV. 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

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

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

Why black gay men need PrEP

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

PrEP

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

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

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What is Sexual Wellbeing?

Sexual wellbeing is the link between our mental health and our sexual health. When our mental health is impacted, then our sex lives can be impacted too.
Sexual Wellbeing: body confidence

To talk about body confidence, we first have to talk about body image. Body confidence and body image, for many reasons, has always been a big issue within the LGBTQ+ community. Body Image is how we see our appearance and our bodies. It’s also the beliefs we have about the way we look: both positive and negative, and dictates what we think when we look in the mirror.
Sexual Wellbeing: sexual self-esteem

Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. It the driving force behind our positive, and negative thoughts about our own abilities, worthiness, and value. Our sexual self-esteem is very closely linked. As LGBTQ+ people, for lots of reason, we are more likely to deal with self-esteem issues which can lead to us not taking care of our overall sexual health.
Sexual Wellbeing: consent

Consent means that you have given permission for any intimate and sexual activity. When we are pressured or forced into sexual activity without consent, it’s considered either rape or sexual assault. Consent can be a big issue within the LGBTQ+ community, especially in LGBTQ+ spaces.

Being non-binary

What does it mean to be non-binary?
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!
"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?

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

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

Herpes is a virus that is spread by skin to skin contact.
What are the signs of depression?

Here's what to look out for.
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.
Shigella

Shigella (or bacillary dysentery) is a bacterial infection which you can get by coming into contact with poo.
Meet the gay men who are not out

Sometimes we in our little gay bubble forget that not all gay men come out. In our coming out survey, about 10% of those who responded told us they were not ‘out’.