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Sexually transmitted infections
Les infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST) se transmettent principalement lors des rapports sexuels. Il existe de nombreux virus ou bactéries transmissibles de cette manière.
Launch of the 2023 “Sexual Behavior” (ERAS) Survey for men who have sex with men
Santé publique France, in partnership with ANRS - Emerging Infectious Diseases, is launching the fourth edition of the “Rapport au sexe” Health, Sexuality, and Prevention Survey, running from February 23 to April 6, 2023, targeting men who have sex with men.
Safe Sex
HIV and STI prevention, testing, and sexual orientation—the Sexosafe website addresses issues related to sexuality among men.
This fourth edition comes amid the unique context of the emergence of the mpox (monkeypox) virus
Despite significant advances and progress in prevention, the epidemiological situation regarding HIV and STIs remains a cause for concern among men who have sex with men (MSM). They account for 41% of HIV-positive cases reported in 2021 and are also disproportionately affected by other sexually transmitted infections.
Furthermore, men who have sex with men and transgender people were particularly affected by the emergence of the mpox (Monkeypox) virus last summer.
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It is in this context that Santé publique France is renewing the “Rapport au sexe” Health-Sexuality-Prevention survey from February 23 to April 6, 2023, with the support of ANRS | Emerging Infectious Diseases and in partnership with Inserm Unit 1137 (IAME) and SESTIM.
A 100% digital survey
The ERAS 2023 survey is conducted via an online questionnaire targeting men over the age of 18 who have sex with men and reside in France (metropolitan France and overseas departments), with the goal of recruiting 20,000 respondents.
Objectives and expected results
The ERAS survey aims to better understand the sexual and preventive behaviors of MSM.
The results of this survey will be used to tailor prevention messaging for MSM to help them adopt various prevention tools and adapt prevention services to their needs. The 2023 edition will also help understand the effects of the monkeypox epidemic on their health and sexuality.
The initial results of the 2023 ERAS survey will be available in the first quarter of 2024.
View the results of the 2017, 2019, and 2021 ERAS surveys
Sexosafe.fr: Learn about HIV and STI prevention
Sexosafe.fr is a website by Santé publique France. It is intended for men—both cisgender and transgender—who have or wish to have sex with men.
The site offers quick and easy access to information and prevention tools tailored to everyone’s needs and situations. Everyday topics such as gender identity and sexual orientation, mental health, relationships and family, the gay, bi, and trans communities, violence, and discrimination are also covered…
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2023 "Gender Report" Survey (ERAS)
Santé publique France, in partnership with ANRS - Emerging Infectious Diseases, launched the “Rapport au sexe” Health, Sexuality, and Prevention Survey from February 23 to April 6, 2023, targeting...
HIV/AIDS
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HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a sexually transmitted human retrovirus. It weakens the immune system, and if left untreated, leads to AIDS.
