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South Asian Sexual Health and Wellbeing

A wellbeing hub for gay, bisexual and trans men with South Asian Heritage, to access information and resources to improve their Sexual Health and Wellbeing. 

South Asian Directory

South Asian Directory

A directory of South Asian social and support groups; and organisations that offer support. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2024

Updated: 8th April, 2026

Author: Liam Murphy

Hooking up, being visible and staying safe

Hooking up, being visible and staying safe

As South Asian gay, bi and trans men, and as people of colour in general, we sometimes don't get the opportunity to get together in safe inclusive spaces to discuss our experiences of dating and hooking up. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2024

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: Liam Murphy

Conversations about HIV and being South Asian

Conversations about HIV and being South Asian

Rarely do we get a chance as South Asian gay, bi and trans men, to talk openly about HIV. Often a lack of visible South Asian HIV role models and activists leads to a silence and internalisation of fear and stigma. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2024

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: Liam Murphy

How can we improve our body positivity?

How can we improve our body positivity?

South Asian gay, bi and trans men, and as men in general, we do not often talk about our bodies; the way they look, the way they make us feel and talking about having control of our own body without the need to compare or ‘fit in’. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2024

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: Liam Murphy

What's stopping us from having safer sex and pleasure?

What's stopping us from having safer sex and pleasure?

What are the barriers gay, bi and trans men of South Asian heritage can face when trying to have safer sex and pleasurable sex? Read more

Published: 1st March, 2024

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: Liam Murphy

How can we take care of our sexual health and wellbeing?

How can we take care of our sexual health and wellbeing?

As South Asian gay, bi and trans men, do we need to take a closer look on what barriers exist which prevent us having a healthier sex life? Read more

Published: 28th February, 2024

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: Liam Murphy

The power of intimacy

The power of intimacy

I have a long term partner and we will soon be celebrating 31 years of our monogamous relationship. When we first started our relationship, we enjoyed sex on a daily basis. After all, I was 22, he was 43. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2023

Updated: 8th June, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

FS Magazine #195

FS Magazine #195

FS 195: Love, sex, life and health - what really matters to South Asian men in 2023 Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

RESULTS: Sex, life, love and health: what matters to South Asian gay and bi men

RESULTS: Sex, life, love and health: what matters to South Asian gay and bi men

LGBT HERO recently consulted 77 gay, bisexual and trans men of South Asian heritage to ask about their sexual health, mental health and wellbeing needs. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

VIDEO: South Asian Wellbeing Panel

VIDEO: South Asian Wellbeing Panel

A discussion about sex, sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bi and trans (GBT+) men of South Asian heritage, with Dan Singh, Harun Tulunay, Kuljit Bhogal, Makinder Singh Chahal. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2023

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: Liam Murphy

Take the South Asian sexual health survey

Take the South Asian sexual health survey

The aim of this survey is to increase awareness of sexual health and wellbeing in general and to hear your voice so we can listen to any concerns and respond to your feedback. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual health, mpox, wellbeing and being South Asian

Sexual health, mpox, wellbeing and being South Asian

I thought this is also an excellent opportunity to reflect on our collective lived experience as people of South Asian heritage... Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

3 reasons to get your mpox (monkeypox) vaccinations

3 reasons to get your mpox (monkeypox) vaccinations

Here are THREE very good reasons why you should get your mpox vaccines. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2023

Updated: 19th June, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

South Asian HangOuts

South Asian HangOuts

South Asian HangOuts is a twice monthly friendly and welcoming online Zoom social and peer support group for gay, bi and trans men from South Asian heritage, aged 18 years and older. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2023

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

5 reasons why we should be testing for HIV and STIs

5 reasons why we should be testing for HIV and STIs

Five very good reasons why you should be testing regularly for HIV and STIs Read more

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 7th March, 2023

Author: Liam Murphy

Mpox (monkeypox) and what you need to know

Mpox (monkeypox) and what you need to know

What is mpox (monkeypox)? What are the symptoms? Can I get the vaccine? Your questions answered. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2022

Updated: 19th August, 2024

Author: Ian Howley

Mpox (monkeypox) transmission

Mpox (monkeypox) transmission

While mpox (monkeypox) is not technically classed as an STI, the cases that are being seen among men who have sex with men (MSM) are passed on through close contact during sexual activity. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Updated: 2nd March, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine

Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine

There is a smallpox vaccine called Imvanex which is being used as a vaccine for mpox (monkeypox). This is because it’s a similar virus to smallpox. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Updated: 19th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Mpox (monkeypox) symptoms

Mpox (monkeypox) symptoms

The symptoms of mpox (monkeypox) can change from stage to stage. Here is what you need to look out for. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Updated: 19th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

What is Sexual Wellbeing?

What is Sexual Wellbeing?

Sexual wellbeing is the link between our mental health and our sexual health. When our mental health is impacted, then our sex lives can be impacted too. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 15th March, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Sexual Wellbeing: body confidence

Sexual Wellbeing: body confidence

To talk about body confidence, we first have to talk about body image. Body confidence and body image, for many reasons, has always been a big issue within the LGBTQ+ community. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 10th September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Sexual Wellbeing: sexual self-esteem

Sexual Wellbeing: sexual self-esteem

Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. It the driving force behind our positive, and negative thoughts about our own abilities, worthiness, and value. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 15th March, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

A guide to home testing

A guide to home testing

Cuts to sexual health services over the last few years have made it more difficult for people to get seen in a clinic for a check-up, but for many of us, regular testing is now a lot easier with free at home sample kits. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Free HIV and STI home-testing kit

Free HIV and STI home-testing kit

Find out how and where to get a free HIV and STI home testing kit Read more

Published: 7th June, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

LGBTQ+ peer-support and counselling

LGBTQ+ peer-support and counselling

Online support for LGBT people Read more

Published: 16th July, 2019

Updated: 7th October, 2025

Author: Ian Howley

Turbo-charge your mental health

Turbo-charge your mental health

There's more to caring for your mind than antidepressants and talk therapy. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2018

Updated: 25th September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

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