People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) have additional health concerns which may be related to their sexual orientation. Everyone deserves access to healthcare to protect themselves from diseases.
For example, men who have sex with men (MSM) have higher rates of HIV/AIDS and STIs. Anal sex is riskier than vaginal sex for transmission of HIV. If you practice same-sex sex, you need to take actions as below:
For example, men who have sex with men (MSM) have higher rates of HIV/AIDS and STIs. Anal sex is riskier than vaginal sex for transmission of HIV. If you practice same-sex sex, you need to take actions as below:
- Talk honestly with your partner, and get tested voluntarily 1gni
- Use a condom correctly, and use one EVERYTIME you have sex
- Limit your number of sexual partners
- Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B and HPV
Here are a few resources for the LGBT Community in Malaysia
- Pink Triangle Foundation Malaysia è http://www.ptfmalaysia.org/ 3 Floor, 16-3 Jalan 13/48a, Boulevard Business Centre, Sentul Raya, 51000 Kuala Lumpur.
- Tel: 03 40513611 atau 03 40444611
- Klinik Kesihatan Malaysia http://www2.moh.gov.my/gov_clinics
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/msmhealth/for-your-health.htm