Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM)

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) represent an incredibly diverse community. However, these men are disproportionately impacted by syphilis, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The resources on this page provide an overview of the impact of STDs on MSM as well as prevention and treatment information.

In the News

HPV Vaccine Now Recommended for Boys and Young Men - In this CDC Expert Commentary Dr. Eileen Dunne discusses the 2011 recommendations to vaccinate MSM against HPV. (March 19, 2012)

Syphilis and HIV: A Dangerous Duo Affecting Gay and Bisexual Men - Dr. Gail Bolan, director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention, wrote a piece about syphilis and HIV coinfection in MSM for the aids.gov blog. (December 13, 2012)

Screening for Sexually Transmitted Disease: Who, When, and How - Dr. Gail Bolan, director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention, provides physicians with advice on screening MSM for STDs. (January 9, 2012)

Webinars, Podcasts and Videos

Update on Sexual Health in MSM - This webinar is for clinicians who provide care for MSM. The webinar reviews critical diagnostic and management challenges for specific STDs of concern, with an overview of the epidemiology of STDs among MSM. (June 7, 2012)

Reports

2010 STD Treatment Guidelines - Recommendations for MSM - STD screening and treatment information for MSM. (March 4, 2011)

STDs in MSM - An overview of statistics and data collection methods based on the 2011 STD Surveillance Report. (December 13, 2012)

Fact Sheets and Brochures

What Gay, Bisexual and Men Who Have Sex with Men Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases - CDC fact sheet. (September 26, 2013)

Syphilis & MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men) - CDC fact sheet that provides general statistics, prevention, and testing information about syphilis for MSM. (September 1, 2010)

HPV and Men - CDC fact sheet that provides general statistics, prevention, and vaccination information about HPV for men. (February 23, 2012)