Tag Archives: syphilis

Toxic relationships, toxic meds, toxic intimacy, toxic gay (ill) health charity advice

By | 22nd November 2017

Do you read articles from the gay (ill)health charities on sexuality and see that as the given norm? Well the best advice we can give you here at GMAP is don’t! Make your own way and find what’s comfortable and satisfying for you. Remember many of the gay men at these organisations have never left… Read More »

Public Health England won’t endorse the use of of antibiotics as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for STIs

By | 4th November 2017

In a joint statement, Public Health England (PHE) and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) have said they won’t endorse the use of Doxycycline PEP for STIs. This, they say, is because any potential benefits will be outweighed by the considerable potential for antibiotic resistance to develop in STIs and other bacteria. PEP… Read More »

Syphilis infections in Scotland are now at their highest for more than six decades

By | 23rd August 2017

“Rates of infections are now at their highest for more than six decades across Scotland, with 90% among men,” according to Pink News. “Experts are blaming the increased infection rates – which have doubled in recent years – on men who have sex with men having unprotected casual encounters.” “An incredible 83% of new infections… Read More »