There is a wide range of varieties and sizes including latex free condoms.We recommend using a condom for oral and anal sex.Reducing your risk of catching an STI or HIV Condoms In West Sussex we have seen an increase in the number of Syphilis and Gonorrhoea diagnoses in men who have sex with men over the last couple of years. (PrEP only protects against HIV transmission). Secondly, with the increased uptake in the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), some men who previously used condoms to protect themselves against HIV may now be using them less, putting themselves at higher risk of catching other STI’s. If this is then exposed to bacteria or viruses that cause STI’s, it is more likely that the person will go on to develop an infection. Firstly, the lining of the anus and rectum is delicate and prone to becoming damaged. Men who have sex with men are at a greater risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection. Risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI) Information for Men who have sex with Men
