Be sure with a HIV/STI test
Getting tested is important to your sexual health because it improves health outcomes and prevents future HIV/STI transmissions. The test that you do today answers your doubts and worries from the past – if your test picks something up, then you now have your future steps in getting treatment early. With medical advancements now, HIV is no longer a death sentence and STIs are easily treatable and curable.
For HIV, the earlier you’re diagnosed, the earlier you can begin treatment and better your prognosis. A person who is on sustained HIV treatment can achieve an undetectable level of the virus in their blood, which means that they cannot transmit the virus to their sexual partners.
For STIs like gonnorhoea or chlamydia, the earlier you test the sooner you can have them treated and their symptoms out of your system. After recovering from them, you’re free to have sex again!
Early detection means early treatment.
Early treatment means earlier health management.
Be sure with our outreach events
Attending our outreach events can help you feel confident and informed about your sexual health through our free, confidential access to testing, expert advice, and educational resources.
Whether you have questions, concerns, or simply want to take a proactive step toward your well-being, these events offer a safe and supportive space to get the facts and care you need.
In the online space, we regularly produce content that encourages safer sex practices.
In the offline space, we visit bars, clubs and saunas with our testing services to get everyone tested.
Either way or both ways, you’re taking an important step toward staying healthy, informed, and empowered in your sexual health journey.
Outreach events
Our outreach programmes aim to encourage testing in the community through online and offline spaces.
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Be sure with People Like Us
Based on the true-to-life characters, gayhealth.sg proudly presents ‘People Like Us’ the web series.
Following the lives of four gay men in Singapore, ‘People Like Us’ is a poignant reflection and insightful look at being gay in Singapore. In addition to the sexual escapades and relationships that unfolds between them, the show explores critical health issues.
Since its inception in 2016, People Like Us has spanned across 3 seasons and with audiences from our neighbouring #SEAblings to as far as Ukraine!
People Like Us webseries
This webseries first premiered in 2016.
Be sure with HIV education
HIV has always scared everyone.
HIV was once considered a death sentence, especially during the 1980s and early 1990s when there were no effective treatments, and a diagnosis often led to AIDS and death within a few years. Fear, stigma, and misinformation were widespread. However, thanks to decades of medical research and advocacy, HIV is now a manageable chronic condition.
Modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) allows people living with HIV to live long, healthy lives, often with a near-normal life expectancy or longer. With consistent treatment, the virus can become fully suppressed — meaning it can’t be transmitted to others — transforming both the medical and social realities of the disease.
With modern technology, there is no more fear for the virus.
Living with HIV/AIDS
HIV used to be a death sentence. It isn’t now.
Be sure with sexual health education
Psychosocial workshops and webinars were our way to improve sexual and mental health by providing a safe and supportive space for the community to learn about relevant topics, such as relationships, coming out, self worth, aging, substance abuse, and more.
These address not only the physical aspects of sexual health but also the emotional, mental, and social factors that influence behavior and well-being.
By fostering open discussions, reducing stigma, and promoting healthy communication, we empower participants to make informed decisions, build healthier relationships, and seek care when needed. Ultimately, these workshops/webinars play a key role in promoting holistic sexual well-being and reducing risky behaviors.
Past workshops and webinars
The more you know the better your informed choices!
gayhealth.sg’s & AfA's information are intended to support, rather than replace, consultation with a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or another member of your healthcare team for advice tailored to your situation.
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