Yes and no… Yes, sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are at a greater risk of syphilis, HIV, and other STDs and STIs. HIV remains a concentrated epidemic within key populations which include men who have sex with men (4.4% of all cases).

However, you shouldn’t drive yourself crazy over it – that is, if you take a few simple precautions.

First and foremost, get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Next will be a few behavioral changes which include talking honestly about STDs to your partner and getting tested. USING A CONDOM correctly every time you have sex is just as important and lastly, try to limit the number of your sex partners as well.