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Trans sexual health

If you are trans, this section provides what you need to know to have a fun, fulfilling and safer sex life. Find out about different prevention methods such as PrEP and how and where to get tested for STIs and HIV. 

Trans sexual health | HIV testing

Trans sexual health | HIV testing

If you have a sex life, then it’s important to know your HIV status. HIV transmission rates are higher among trans people than cisgender people, particularly trans women who have sex with cisgender men. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 2nd June, 2022

Author: Liam Murphy

Trans sexual health | STIs

Trans sexual health | STIs

Anyone can get an STI, however trans people are more likely to pick up an STI for many reasons, which can include a lack of access to or lack of information about prevention methods and testing services. If you are trans you should know about STIs, the symptoms, and how to prevent them. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Liam Murphy

Trans sexual health | PrEP

Trans sexual health | PrEP

One method of HIV prevention all trans people should be aware of is PrEP. PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It's a pill that HIV-negative people can take that can stop you getting HIV. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Liam Murphy

Trans sexual health | PEP

Trans sexual health | PEP

PEP is an emergency medication that you can take that can prevent HIV if you think you have been exposed to it. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Liam Murphy

Trans sexual health | Safety

Trans sexual health | Safety

Trans people are often subjected to abusive behaviour which can make establishing relationships more difficult than for cis people. Recent statistics show a huge jump in hate crime and abuse instances towards trans people in the UK, but trans people deserve to have fun, healthy and vibrant sex and dating lives. Read more

Published: 21st May, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Liam Murphy

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Published: 27th February, 2019

Updated: 2nd June, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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