Mannenseks in English

Are you gay or bisexual? Are you staying, living or visiting Belgium? We provide information about HIV, STIs, safe sex and testing facilities in Belgium.

Being gay in Belgium

Being gay and having sex with someone of the same sex is legal in Belgium. Gays can get married since 2002. There is a big gay scene with bars, clubs, saunas, gay organizations and events. It's perfectly fine to be gay in Belgium. Unfortunately homophobic attacks do occur. If you undergo a homophobic attack (or any attack) report it at the nearest police station. Explain what happened. Report homophobic abuse or discrimination to the Holebifoon.

Safe sex

• Which condoms do you buy? And where do you get them in Belgium? 
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV are quite common amongst gays in Belgium. On average 1 in 20 gay men is living with HIV. 
• What can you do when you fucked without condom and you are at risk for HIV?

Getting tested

Regular screening for HIV and STIs is a good habit. Why? What to expect? And where having a test in Belgium?