1) How many sexual health checkups did you have in 2007?
1) How many sexual health checkups did you have in 2007?
You said checkups in 2007. Find out below if that's enough...
2) Does the following statement describe your sex life?
If not, click through the options to find the closest match.
You never have sex.
You have protected sex maybe once per year.
You have a monogamous relationship with a regular partner or you have casual sex once or twice per month.
You have a regular partner and casual partners, or you have casual sex more than 2-3 times per month.
You have lots of casual partners and/or visit a sauna or dry sex venue more than once per month.
You may be testing too often.
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When you find the option that fits best, click Next.
3) Create a reminder schedule?
We can send checkup reminders at your chosen frequency.
Click on a question below to view the answer on this page.
What should I check for?
The following tests are recommended for gay/bisexual men:
- Gonorrhea (swabs/urine)
- Chlamydia (urine)
- HIV (blood test)
- Syphilis (blood test)
Your doctor may also test for Hepatitis A, B or C and other infections if symptoms are present. We have emphasised Syphilis because there's currently an outbreak among gay/bisexual men in Melbourne. Most gay-friendly doctors and clinics are aware of the outbreak, but some outer-suburban doctors may not realise testing is necessary. Remember to ask your doctor for Syphilis testing by name!
Where can I go for a checkup?
Any GP can order the tests, but not all GPs see gay clients on a daily basis, so your GP may not think to test for Syphilis, or may be a bit rusty when it comes to pre and post HIV-test counselling. If that sounds like your doctor, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre has fact sheets you can print and bring along to your consultation, with brief doctor-to-doctor information.
Gay Friendly Clinic Group
| Carlton Clinic 88 Rathdowne St Carlton (03) 9347 9422 |
Prahran Market Clinic 131 Commercial Rd South Yarra (03) 9826 4500 |
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre 580 Swanston St Carlton (03) 9347 0244 |
Do you know another gay-friendly clinic or doctor?
Send us an e-mail and Nominate them!
Other Clinics
| Centre Clinics St Kilda & Northcote | Family Planning Victoria Multiple locations | Rural & Regional Clinics Via MSHC Clinic Locator |
How can I find more info?
- About STIs in detail — Drama Down Under
- About safe sex (HIV prevention) — protection.org.au
- About gay life and community — ALSO Foundation or Switchboard (03 9827 8544)
- Living with HIV/AIDS — PLWHA Victoria
- Got a question or concern about sexual health? — HIV & Sexual Health Connect on 1800 038 125
- Been exposed to HIV in the past 3 days? — Get PEP on 1800 889 887
What if I'm anxious/embarrassed?
Remember your doctor has done thousands of similar checkups – for him or her, it's no biggie. Sometimes the discomfort comes from uncertainty about how your doctor will perceive your sexuality. Over 85% of participants in the Health In Men (2002) study reported looking for gay-friendly healthcare. The Gay Friendly Clinic Group is a loose alliance of gay-friendly clinics in the Melbourne metropolitan area, created to make it easier to find a gay-friendly doctor – and hopefully to reduce potential barriers to regular sexual health screening.
What's this site all about?
Other sites go into the gory details about sexually transmitted infections, but we know you're probably happy to leave that stuff to your doctor. goTest is all about two things: how often you need checkups, and what you can do to make sure you get checked on schedule.
