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Sexual Health and wellbeing information for gbMSM and trans people. Man2Man is the national HIV Prevention & Sexual Health Awareness programme in Ireland, a joint Gay Health Network & Sexual Health Programme (SHP) Health Service Executive (HSE) initiative.
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man2manIreland @man2manireland.bsky.social · Mar 11
Man2Man.ie provides up-to-date resources and advice on

Sexual Health & Wellbeing
STI Prevention & Testing
Drugs & Alcohol Harm Reduction

tailored for gay, bi, other men who have sex with men & trans people in Ireland

Let’s look after ourselves & each other.

#Man2Man #SexualHealth #MentalHealth
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The Gay Health Forum (GHF) invites submissions for presentations at the 22nd Forum taking place on 26 September 2025 at @ihrec.bsky.social

We accept submissions from any area in LGBTQIA+ health but are particularly interested in LGBTQIA+ sexual health.

More information: gayhealthnetwork.ie/ghf25
July 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Here in Ireland, we have several convenient options: visit a clinic, order a free at-home test kit delivered straight to your door, or find a rapid testing service near you.

For more details visit man2man.ie/testing

#GetTested #FreeHomeTesting #KnowYourStatus #SexualHealth #FreeSTITesting
July 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Thanks so much to Ruadhán, our 2025 Grand Marshal & director at Shout Out, for this wonderful reel!

Thank you for sharing your advice on the importance of our mental & physical health in these crazy times

Learn more: proudandprepared.ie

Happy Pride!

#ProudAndPrepared #Pride2025
#TransHealth
June 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Meet Youth Worker Kelsey from Belong To.

Looking after our sexual health is of the utmost importance to our overall health - check out proudandprepared.ie for more information for a healthier you.

Wishing everyone a Happy Pride 2025

#Pride #Pride2025 #SexualHealth #GetTested #ProudAndPrepared
June 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Thanks to the wonderful Jenny Maguire for this lovely reel on the importance of minding ourselves and looking after our health.

Jenny has been trailblazing for a number of years now and we salute you!

Learn more at proudandprepared.ie

#Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #TransHealth #Pride2025
June 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Thanks so much to Cian Ó Gríofa for this wonderful message about how important it is to stay active for our mental health and wellbeing.

Check out proudandprepared.ie for more info on keeping fit and well this Pride season

#Wellbeing #MentalHealth #ProudAndPrepared #StayActive
June 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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As Dublin Pride Festival is in full swing, here's a timely message from @davidjjfield.bsky.social about looking after your sexual health.

A list of clinics are available at sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics

Check out more helpful resources at proudandprepared.ie

#Pride #SexualHealth #Condoms #HIVPEP
June 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Pride is a time of immense celebration and joy, but for some, it can also bring feelings of loneliness.

Help & support are available.

You can find a list of resources and supports at man2man.ie/wellbeing

#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Sexualhealth #LGBTQ #Pride #Pride2025
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June 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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The Gay Health Forum (GHF) invites submissions for presentations at the 22nd Forum taking place on 26 September 2025 at @ihrec.bsky.social

We accept submissions from any area in LGBTQIA+ health but are particularly interested in LGBTQIA+ sexual health.

More information: gayhealthnetwork.ie/ghf25
June 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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***Save the Date ***

The 22nd annual Gay Health Forum will take place on Friday 26 September at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Further details at gayhealthnetwork.ie/ghf25

#GHF2025 #GayHealthForum #SexualHealth #LGBTQ
GAY HEALTH FORUM 2025 SAVE THE DATE Friday 26th September Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission, 16-22 Green Street, Dublin 7, DO7 CR20 gayhealthnetwork.ie/ghf25 Man2Man.ie
June 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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It’s European Immunisation Week — The mpox vaccine is available at select sexual health clinics across the country.

Learn more about the mpox vaccine options at man2man.ie/mpox

Find an STI Clinic near you: sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics

#ImmunizeEurope #VaxWithPride
May 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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HPV is a common STI that can lead to genital warts and certain cancers The good news is that vaccination can prevent infection and reduce these risks!

Learn more at man2man.ie/vaccines

#EuropeanImmunisationWeek #HPV #GBMSM #SexualHealth #GetVaccinated #VaxwithPride
April 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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It’s European Immunisation Week & today we are taking a look at Hepatitis A.

Hep A is a virus that infects the liver and can cause anything from mild discomfort to serious complications. Hep A can be prevented with a vaccine.

Learn more: man2man.ie/vaccines

#EuropeanImmunisationWeek #HepatitisA
April 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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It's #WorldImmunisationWeek

Vaccines are our best defence against serious diseases like HPV, Hep A & B, and mpox.

Protect yourself and others and find out more about vaccine options at man2man.ie/vaccines

#HPVVaccine #HepA #HepB #Mpox #PreventionIsProtection #VaxWithPride
April 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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At Gay Health Network & man2man.ie, we stand with the transgender community today and every day.

We celebrate the resilience and strength of trans people, and we recommit to creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
#TDOV #TransHealthEquity #TransDayOfVisibility#TransRightsAreHumanRights
March 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The best way to protect yourself from mpox is to get vaccinated if you haven’t already. The mpox #vaccine is now available at select sexual health clinics across Ireland.

Learn more about #mpox and your vaccine options at man2man.ie/mpox

Find an STI Clinic near you at sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics
March 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The best way to protect yourself from #mpox is to get vaccinated if you haven’t already.

The mpox vaccine is now available at select sexual health clinics across Ireland.

Learn more about mpox & your vaccine options at man2man.ie/mpox

Find an STI Clinic near you at sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics
A dark background graphic with a pink box stating "MPOX Vaccine Update." Below, the text reads "Latest Vaccine Information: The mpox vaccine is available at select sexual health clinics across Ireland. Protect yourself and others by staying informed and getting vaccinated if you haven't already. Visit man2man.ie/mpox to learn more." On the right, two pink silhouetted figures stand side-by-side. The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland. A pink and white poster with a black rectangle in the center. The text "Ask at Your Clinic" is in a white box at the top. Below, it reads: "If you're attending a public sexual health or PrEP clinic, ask if the vaccine is available there. Some clinics currently offering the vaccine to everyone include:" The black rectangle lists St Vincent's Hospital and The Mater Hospital in Dublin with addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. At the bottom, it reads "Find a clinic near you at sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics". A white vaccine graphic is in the top right corner. The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland. A black background graphic with a white box at the top reading "Why Vaccination Matters." Below, a pink box reads "Two Doses = Best Protection." Bullet points state that two doses (or previous infection) protect against severe illness, while one dose does not provide full protection. A pink button at the bottom states "Booster shots are not routinely recommended at this time." The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland. A black background graphic with a pink box at the top reading "Take Action Today." Below, it reads "Get Vaccinated and Stay Safe" followed by bullet points: "Protect yourself and others by staying up to date on vaccination," "Encourage friends and partners to ask about the vaccine at their clinic," and "Keep an eye out for symptoms and if you think you have it, ring your healthcare provider for advice." A link to man2man.ie/mpox is at the bottom. A white vaccine graphic is in the top right corner. The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland.
March 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Did you know that getting tested for STIs is one of the simplest and most effective ways to take care of your sexual health?

Regular testing is crucial because many STIs can be present without showing any symptoms

Yo find out testing options, visit man2man.ie/testing

#GetTested #FreeHomeTesting
we see a selection of people. The text includes: Free STI Testing. Sometimes you may have an STI even though you have no symptoms. Visit man2man.ie/testing for more information about accessing free home STI testing, rapid testing, and in-clinic testing. Man2Man.ie. Follow us @man2manireland.
March 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Q&A with Dr Cathal O'Broin Consultant in Infections diseases at St Vincents.

The best way to protect yourself from #mpox is to get vaccinated.

Check out man2man.ie/mpox to find out more about the vaccine and its availability

Check sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics to find an STI clinic near you.
Q&A with Dr Cathal O Broin with regard mpox vaccine situation in Ireland - a screen grab from GCN magazine
March 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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March 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Apparently GPs in Ireland are prescribing Doxycycline as DoxyPEP to people without any guidance on how to take 😡

Anyway for anyone who is taking DoxyPEP - regardless of where you’re accessing this handy community guideline we wrote should help

man2man.ie/doxypep/
DoxyPEP
DoxyPEP is a relatively new way of preventing some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by using doxycycline after condomless sex, including oral sex.
man2man.ie
March 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
man2manireland.bsky.social
The best way to protect yourself from #mpox is to get vaccinated if you haven’t already.

The mpox vaccine is now available at select sexual health clinics across Ireland.

Learn more about mpox & your vaccine options at man2man.ie/mpox

Find an STI Clinic near you at sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics
A dark background graphic with a pink box stating "MPOX Vaccine Update." Below, the text reads "Latest Vaccine Information: The mpox vaccine is available at select sexual health clinics across Ireland. Protect yourself and others by staying informed and getting vaccinated if you haven't already. Visit man2man.ie/mpox to learn more." On the right, two pink silhouetted figures stand side-by-side. The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland. A pink and white poster with a black rectangle in the center. The text "Ask at Your Clinic" is in a white box at the top. Below, it reads: "If you're attending a public sexual health or PrEP clinic, ask if the vaccine is available there. Some clinics currently offering the vaccine to everyone include:" The black rectangle lists St Vincent's Hospital and The Mater Hospital in Dublin with addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. At the bottom, it reads "Find a clinic near you at sexualwellbeing.ie/sticlinics". A white vaccine graphic is in the top right corner. The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland. A black background graphic with a white box at the top reading "Why Vaccination Matters." Below, a pink box reads "Two Doses = Best Protection." Bullet points state that two doses (or previous infection) protect against severe illness, while one dose does not provide full protection. A pink button at the bottom states "Booster shots are not routinely recommended at this time." The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland. A black background graphic with a pink box at the top reading "Take Action Today." Below, it reads "Get Vaccinated and Stay Safe" followed by bullet points: "Protect yourself and others by staying up to date on vaccination," "Encourage friends and partners to ask about the vaccine at their clinic," and "Keep an eye out for symptoms and if you think you have it, ring your healthcare provider for advice." A link to man2man.ie/mpox is at the bottom. A white vaccine graphic is in the top right corner. The Man2Man.ie and HSE logos are at the bottom left, along with social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok with the handle @man2manireland.
March 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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gilmorejnurse.bsky.social
Great to see this article I wrote with @davidjjfield.bsky.social out today!

A practice guide for nurses on recognising, assessing and managing mpox

journals.rcni.com/nursing-stan...
Mpox: exploring the nursing role in diagnosis, management and controlling its spread
Mpox: exploring the nursing role in diagnosis, management and controlling its spread
journals.rcni.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
man2manireland.bsky.social
Man2Man.ie provides up-to-date resources and advice on

Sexual Health & Wellbeing
STI Prevention & Testing
Drugs & Alcohol Harm Reduction

tailored for gay, bi, other men who have sex with men & trans people in Ireland

Let’s look after ourselves & each other.

#Man2Man #SexualHealth #MentalHealth
March 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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You can now download the new HSE Health App. With a verified MyGovID, you can safely and securely store your self-declared medication details in the app. Expectant mothers can also see their upcoming maternity appointments. More features will be added in the future. Find out more: hse.ie/health-app
Close-up of a woman’s phone in her hand. The HSE Health App is open. The text says ‘The HSE Health App puts your health in your hands. Download the HSE Health App today’.
February 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM