Booklets providing help and advice to gay men in London
Booklets covering a range of important health related subjects for gay men in London can be downloaded from this page.
Printed copies of most of the booklets featured on this page can be picked up free from the health information racks in gay bars and clubs around London.
If you are a clinic or gay venue located in London, you can also request copies to distribute by emailing londonservices@gmfa.org.uk.
If you have any comments on any of these booklets, please email londonservices@gmfa.org.uk.
Click on one of the following titles to view the booklets available:
Recent reprints:
Stop HIV
It is now more than 30 years since the first case of HIV was diagnosed. Since that time more than 50,000 gay men have been diagnosed with HIV in the UK. More than half of these were diagnosed in London. HIV has had a destructive impact on London’s gay community. Many lives have been lost. HIV infection remains highly stigmatised. Many HIV-positive gay men encounter both social and sexual rejection as a result of their HIV status. This is why it’s so important to stop the spread of HIV.
This booklet examines 5 simple actions that you can sign up to, which will prevent the further transmission of HIV.
Cruising
'Cruising... for the sex you want' includes lots of advice on how to stay safe and in control when cruising for sex. There are also plenty of tips on how to develop your cruising skills, including talking about safer sex, asking for the sex you want, and saying no to the sex you don’t want.
Better Sex for Gay Men
If you're looking for ways to spice up your sex life, or just want to try something different, then 'Better Sex for Gay Men' is for you. We've gathered together some of the best advice from lots of gay men on what can make for great sex. We've included plenty of photographs throughout and also lots of tips on how to keep the sex you have safe.
Upgrade Your Life
'Upgrade Your Life' contains lots of practical advice for looking after your health. If you've thought about making some changes, whether to your diet, the amount you drink, your friendships or relationships, we hope this resource will help. As gay men, sexual health and particularly preventing the transmission of HIV is important to us, so we've included information on how to make looking after yourself and your partners a part of your overall health plan.
Let's Talk Sex - Help with talking openly about safer sex
'Let’s Talk Sex' is packed with information and advice to keep the sex you have safe and fun - whether it is with casual partners, fuck buddies or a long-term boyfriend. Aimed at both HIV-negative and HIV-positive gay men, it includes information on avoiding risks with casual partners and fuck buddies, coming up with a plan to stay safe in relationships and talking openly about safer sex with your partners.
Hot Sex! - Tips for keeping safer sex hot sex!
Packed full of sizzling hot, graphic images of safer sex, 'Hot Sex' is a booklet about condom use in the style of a hardcore gay porn magazine. With page after page of explicit photos, 'Hot Sex' has lots of useful information on condom use and safer sex, and there's plenty of eye-candy on offer. Click on the image on the right to view 'Hot Sex'
Tested Negative
'Tested Negative' is a booklet that provides support for men who have just tested HIV negative, to help them to maintain their HIV negative status. It is filled with useful information and exercises to help men who have put themselves at risk and not been infected with HIV to avoid becoming infected in the future.
Recent reprints
Wasted
'Wasted' Wasted is full of facts and information about drugs and alcohol. The booklet explores the reasons why gay men use drugs and alcohol and gives practical advice on how to cut down. It also explains which drugs don't mix and how to avoid having unsafe sex when you're using drugs and alcohol. There is a special section about how drugs interact with different HIV medications.
There's also a mini version of 'Wasted' available by clicking here
Semen, Sex, & HIV
'Semen, Sex & HIV' is a booklet which explains the role that semen plays in the transmission of HIV, and how to reduce the risks of passing on or picking up HIV during sex.
Good Sexual Health
'Good Sexual Health' is a pocket guide to sexually transmitted infections. The booklet also offers a guide to making an appointment at a sexual health clinic and includes details of clinics in London which run sessions specifically for gay men.
It is divided into sections, focusing on different regions of the male anatomy - the mouth, the glands, the pubes, the penis, the balls and the bum. Each section explains in simple language the symptoms of the most common STIs. Click on the image to open or download a PDF of this booklet.
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