Gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are experiencing high levels of sexually transmitted disease (STD) transmission in Massachusetts. In addition to the heavy toll of HIV, syphilis has also become a serious threat to our health.

Perhaps most importantly, you will be able to easily find testing locations near where you live or work. Since regular testing is the only sure way to find and treat these diseases, we strongly encourage sexually active men to develop a plan for routine testing and screening.