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The term men who have sex with men means men who have sex with men. It's that straight forward. The acronym or abbreviation is MSM.

This term "comprises men who identify as gay, those who are bisexual, and others who would define themselves as heterosexual. The one common element is that, to a greater or lesser degree, they have sex with other men."

The term first appeared in the early s in social research and medical literature during the HIV and AIDS epidemic. It's still used today and some LGBT+ and gay men's health projects verb it to reflect inclusiveness. Nevertheless, the term didn't come from the LGBT+ community; rather it's a construct, an invention originating from epidemiologists and professionals to help them in their work.

In , the MESMAC Guide said:

"Men who have sex with men comprises men who identify as gay, those who are bisexual, and others who would explain themselves as heterosexual. The one common element is that, to a greater or lesser degree, they have sex with other men.

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Outbreaks and clusters of meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis, own been reported among men who have sex with men (MSM) across the U.S.

Meningococcal disease is a rare, sometimes deadly, bacterial infection. It can strike instantly and lead to devastating complications such as hearing loss, brain or kidney damage or limb amputations.

  • The most recent was an outbreak among gay and bisexual men in Chicago. This meningococcal disease outbreak included 11 confirmed cases, including one death.
  • In Fresh York City, the last case of an outbreak among MSM was reported in December The outbreak, which began in August , included at least 22 cases and seven deaths.
  • Clusters and isolated cases among gay men and MSM have occurred in other parts of the region, such as Los Angeles and Miami.

Early symptoms can be similar to the flu or other viral infections, often leading to a misdiagnosis. But symptoms can progress very quickly, killing an otherwise healthy young adult within hours. It’s important to know the symptoms so that medical attention can be sought immediately.

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Why Are Gay Men At Higher Risk for Getting HIV?

Gay men get human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections at higher rates than any other group in the United States, with 67% of new cases in occurring in men who contain sex with men (MSM). Certain biological factors increase the peril. Social, cultural, and economic factors—such as stigma, racism, homophobia, and high rates of poverty—further compound the risk.

Regardless of the causes, access to testing, prevention, and PrEP to lower HIV transmission in this high-risk group remains a pressing issue. There are numerous free or low-cost confidential testing and treatment sites offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services via their online testing locator.

A Note on Gender and Sex Terminology

Verywell Health acknowledges that sex and gender are related concepts, but they are not the same.

  • Sex refers to biology: chromosomal makeup, hormones, and anatomy. People are most often assigned male or female at birth based on their external anatomy; some people do not fit into that sex binary and are intersex.
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    Sexual health for gay and bisexual men

    Having unprotected penetrative sex is the most likely way to pass on a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

    Using a condom helps protect against HIV and lowers the risk of getting many other STIs.

    If you’re a man having sex with men (MSM), without condoms and with someone new, you should hold an STI and HIV assess every 3 months, otherwise, it should be at least once a year. This can be done at a sexual health clinic (SHC) or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. This is essential , as some STIs do not cause any symptoms.

    Hepatitis A

    Hepatitis A is a liver infection that's spread by a virus in poo.

    Hepatitis A is uncommon in the UK but you can receive it through sex, including oral-anal sex ("rimming") and giving oral sex after anal sex. MSM with multiple partners are particularly at risk. You can also get it through contaminated meal and drink.

    Symptoms of hepatitis A can appear up to 8 weeks after sex and include tiredness and feeling sick (nausea).

    Hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening and most people make a occupied recovery within a