5 Shocking Chlamydia Facts Gay and Bi Men Need to Know
Today, we’re focusing on an important conversation about sexual health, specifically for gay men. We’re talking about chlamydia, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Whether you’re sexually active or just looking to stay informed, this video is all about what you need to know—how it’s transmitted, how to prevent it, and why regular testing is crucial for the Men who have sex with men community. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It’s one of the most common STIs out there, and it’s spread through unprotected sexual contact. What makes chlamydia tricky is that it often doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. So, you or your partner could have it without even realizing it. That’s why getting tested regularly is so important, especially for gay and bisexual men, who are at a higher risk of certain STIs. Chlamydia can be transmitted through different types of sexual contact—whether it’s anal, oral, or vaginal sex. For gay men, it’s particularly important to know that chlamydia can infect not just the penis but also the rectum and throat. Anal sex is one of the main ways chlamydia is transmitted, and rectal infections often have no symptoms, making them easy to overlook. Oral sex can also spread chlamydia, even though people don’t always think about that. Rest of script on the video. If you found this video on chlamydia in gay men helpful and the advice I have given useful then feel free to press the like button and subscribe, its free and is a great way of supporting the channel. Alternatively, if you would like to support this channel to help make new videos then feel free to donate via the super thanks button or via patreon: / drbretpalmer Patreon supporters will get access to my book as well as lecture notes and PowerPoint presentations. These presentations will show full pathology so you know what the lesions look like in real life. I can also do private consultations. Alternatively, you can get my book directly from https://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Longer-... If you would like to direct message me, feel free to contact me via YouTube or via Instagram on / drbretpalmer Please remember to get a full set of sexual health screening tests, partners will also need to be tested and if positive will need to be treated appropriately. Treatment should always be guided by your doctor. this is advice for education only and not a formal diagnosis of any problem you may currently have. This video is also not a substitute for a clinical consultation or as replacement advice. Please follow your doctors’ instructions and advice. Take care and have great sexual health Kind regards Dr Bret Palmer Legal Disclaimer The Explained Series contains content generated by Dr Bret Palmer. Content provided via YouTube is for general information purposes ONLY. Information videos are not produced to provide specific advice on which you should rely. Medical education videos on The Explained Series are not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other healthcare professional. You should ALWAYS consult with your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment and before taking, or not taking, any action based on the content produced by Dr Bret Palmer. Reasonable effort shall be made to update the information on The Explained Series YouTube channel. However, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete or up-to-date. Dr Bret Palmer also does not warrant or represent that the information or materials available through The Explained Series YouTube channel will meet your particular requirements or needs. Dr.Bret Palmer is licensed and has a clinical practice in the United Kingdom. All information shared by Dr.Bret Palmer is for general information purposes only and is not to be used to treat, diagnose or self-diagnosis at any time. Dr Bret Palmer’s use of the term doctor when referring to himself is simply referring to his degree and licensing. There is no doctor patient relationship between you and Dr.Bret Palmer. You should seek advice from your health care practitioner before changing anything in the way of your dietary, nutritional, washing or health management. You should always seek advice from your qualified health care physician regarding any health condition. Dr Bret Palmer, the Explained series or the NHS are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.