Sexual Health Testing
Gay and bisexual men are disproportionately affected by poor sexual health and rates of infection for most STIs remain unacceptably high.
With many of the most common STIs not displaying clear symptoms, having a regular sexual health check-up is the best way to know your status and to reduce the number of any new infections.
It is now recommended that men who regularly have sex with men, particularly those having anal sex, have a regular sexual health check every three months, including an HIV test.
Checkpoint
Checkpoint is a testing service in Edinburgh which is available for anyone at risk of HIV or Syphilis.
Delivered in partnership with Crew, Checkpoint offers weekly clinics running on Thursday evenings, alternating between Crew and 1 Mansfield Place (Edinburgh, EH3 6NB), from 5-7pm.
CheckPoint is free, confidential and anonymous, and offers:
- Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing
- Advice and support with all things sexual health
- Free condoms and lube
Booking is essential. To make an appointment fill out the online booking form. To find out more about Checkpoint, email info@s-x.scot
M-Test
NHS Lothian's ROAM Outreach team hold regular community sexual health testing for gay and bisexual men, and all men who have sex with men. Tests are available by appointment only. Call 07774628227 to book.
M-test offers access to free, confidential and anonymous testing for:
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhoea
- Chlamydia
Clinics are available at:
- Leith Links Medical Centre – Every Monday, 5-7pm
- Pennywell All Care Centre – Every Tuesday, 9am-12pm
- Steamworks Sauna - Every Tuesday, 4.30pm - 7.30pm
- Craigmillar Medical Group - Every Thursday, 10am - 12pm
For more information, visit the ROAM Team website.
SX can provide support for men to access testing, by working closely with Central Sexual Health.
Clinics are located at:
Stirling Health & Care Village, Area 1, Livilands Gate, Stirling. FK8 2AU
- Monday morning & afternoon
- Tuesday morning & afternoon
Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre Hallpark Road, Sauchie. FK10 3JQ
- Wednesday afternoon & evening
To access the sexual health services enter the building from the Parkhead Road entrance and report to the main reception.
Falkirk Community Hospital, Suite D Major’s Loan, Falkirk. FK1 5QE
- Wednesday, morning & afternoon
- Thursday, morning, afternoon & evening
- Friday morning & afternoon
