In my effort to be transparent, open and honest I would like you to read the following personal statement from me.

I take my sexual health very seriously with full STI checkups at least every three months, including a HIV test.

Since February 2016 I've been on daily PrEP medication to protect myself against HIV (it's as near to 100% effective as can be). This means you can always be sure I am clear of HIV (negative). If you want to do the same or want further information then check out iwantprepnow.co.uk or prepster.info for lots more information. PrEP is available FREE on the NHS to anyone via any NHS Sexual Health or GUM clinic.

As you can see above, I am very protected against most STI's - so you can be reassured in the knowledge that it's unlikely that you will contract anything from me. Very few people can say this with confidence.

If the rare occurrence happened that I did pick up an STI then I would contact any previous contacts, where necessary - this is just to politely inform, not to accuse or deliberately cause upset. STI's are a risk we all take where any sexual contact is involved so I do expect your full understanding. I would expect you to then take action to get yourself checked, and hopefully keep me updated.

Please do not meet me if you know you have an STI (excluding HIV). If you have an STI and you've been in recent contact with me then please inform me so that I can get myself checked, treated and cleared as soon as possible. I won't be offended and will thank you kindly for informing me - just as I would expect the other way around.

In short, I believe I am as clear of STIs as can reasonably be expected - more than most people. I do expect the same from all clients. The only exception is HIV... your HIV status is irrelevant to me.

The above all sounds very serious... but it's mostly just simple responsible common sense - we should all look after ourselves while enjoying life's pleasures.

My recommendation to everyone is to get yourself checked regularly at your local Sexual Health or GUM Clinic. You can ask me for advice - I am not trained or qualified... but I am very knowledgeable.

Thanks for reading.

Martin