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