Is Anybody There?

Have you ever thought you are the only man with a bleeding disorder who thinks about, has had or wants to have sex with men? Well, that is not the case and you are certainly not alone. Research suggests there are approximately 10,000 men living with a bleeding disorder in the UK, with approximately 800+ having had some form of […]

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Coming Out

  Being gay or bisexual is nothing to be ashamed of – it’s something you can feel proud about. Almost everyone feels stressed about “coming out” and sometimes it’s like there is never the perfect time. Planning what you want to say can help you stay calm and in control. Heightened anxiety levels can be distracting and may cause additional […]

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Support and Information

For more information, or if you would like to speak to someone, contact details of organisations are below. For men who have sex with other men and are living with a bleeding disorder, you can find related articles throughout the Haemosexual website.   Haemophilia Scotland is a registered charity (No. SC044298) based in Scotland for people who have haemophilia, von Willebrands and […]

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

If you have sex without a condom you could be at risk from the following: STI’s like Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Chlamydia or NSU (non-specific urethritis) Viral infections like HIV and Hepatitis   Some infections can also be transmitted during oral sex and by non-penetrative genital-to-genital contact, such as Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea A lot of people with STI’s do not feel […]

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Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate)

  Viagra   The safety information below regarding Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) must be applied to other medications used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The need for precaution before taking theses products is essential and medical advice should be sought before attempting to use Viagra. Be sure to tell your doctor if you: Have ever had any heart problems (e.g., […]

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Despite decades of studies, limited understanding of the complexities faced by a person with haemophilia or other blood disorder is unfortunately still widely unknown. The unique psychological and social problems of living with the condition, which also has great impact on families has radically changed over the past twenty or so years. Anxiety for the risks of bleeding and the threat from complications […]

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Your Checklist

  We have put together a few things for you to remember.   Ensure your Haemophilia Centre has your correct personal details, including contact details   Change of GP details, if visiting other parts of the UK, or relocating   If travelling outside of the UK, ensure you have an up to date Customs letter from your Haemophilia Centre   […]

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What is Haemophilia?

What is Haemophilia?     Haemophilia was the first bleeding disorder to be identified and it is also the most famous. A lot of people know that Queen Victoria carried the gene for Haemophilia and that Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, famously had the condition.   As the video (above) explains it has usually been seen as a condition that affects […]

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