Men who have sex with men make up 69% of all HIV infections acquired through sex in the UK. The Health Protection Agency have released figures that state that in 2010 there were 3,000 gay and bisexual men diagnosed with HIV in the UK, the highest yearly figure since records began. For the full report check out the website HERE. Your sexual health is just as important now as ever, full STI (sexually transmitted infection) screening is highly recommended, for a list of sexual health clinics in the North East please click HERE. If your worried about HIV you can also get a 1 hour HIV test at MESMAC in Newcastle and with We’Ar Out! in Sunderland.