Anyone who is sexually active is at risk. If you are a sexually active man who is gay, bisexual, or who has sex with men, you should be tested for gonorrhea every year. Woman talking to doctor If you are sexually active, have an honest and open talk with your health care provider and ask whether you should be tested for gonorrhea or other STDs.

Prevention Tips

• The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
• If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting gonorrhea:
  • Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results;
  • Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex