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Sexual Health

We’re here to help LGBTQ people take control of their sexual health by providing information, workshops, a range of support services and distributing hundreds of thousands of condoms every year throughout WNY.

free Condoms

Condoms prevent or reduce the exchange of semen, vaginal fluid or blood between partners during sex. When used with lube, condoms are a highly effective tool in the prevention of HIV transmission.

Condoms also offer protection against a range of other sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They do this by preventing the transfer of bodily fluids or by covering affected genital areas.

To help prevent the transmission of HIV and other STIs, we distribute thousands of condoms and safer sex packs every year to a range of community venues, clinics and events, and we supply venues with Pride Center "toolboxes" which we regularly stock with safer sex packs.

To find out where you can get our free condoms and safe sex packs, or to get free condoms at your community venue, event or clinic, please contact us at 716-852-7743 or fill out this request form.

Sexual Health Workshops

We offer a range of workshops focused on the sexual health of LGBTQ+ people.  Participating in a workshop is a great way to make new friends in a safe social environment and to learn more about identity, coming out, sex and sexual health, HIV, relationships, the LGBTQ community and other relevant topics. Attendance varies between workshops. Our workshops are facilitated by trained professionals amd volunteers and run over 1 – 6 sessions, depending on the workshop.

Upcoming Workshops

We are currently seeking participants for the below workshops. Once enough participants have enrolled, dates for the workshop will be confirmed.

CREAM

CREAM is a two hour workshop designed for young gay men, bi+ men -- including gay/bi+ men who are transgender. We will talk about how we feel about sex, how we can negotiate and access better sexual encounters and relationships. You will learn how to have more pleasurable sex in a way that enhances your overall health and well-being. The workshop will cover from oral and anal pleasure to other more adventurous activities.

Our facilitators deliver a realistic approach to sexual health that is honest, non-judgmental and conscious of stigmatizing language. 

Some of the topics we cover include:

  • What sexual health means for gay/bi+ men
  • Why it's important to talk sex with your health care provider
  • Myths and misconceptions about the sexual health of gay/bi+ men
  • HIV/AIDS
  • HIV testing and STI screening
  • Condoms, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), and TasP (treatment as prevention)
  • Communicating expectations, needs, desires, etc. with partners
  • Safety tips when using dating apps and more

Duration: one 2-hour session

Dates: TBA
Location: The Pride Center, 278 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
Time: TBA

Find Out More
For more information about any of our health workshops or to express interest in attending, please contact us: 716-852-7743 | groups@pridecenterwny.org | Register for groups