Sexual Health Clinic

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About the Program

For more than 60 years, the Sexual Health Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital has provided screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Services are provided in a confidential setting by a professional staff trained in the area of sexually transmitted infections. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or insurance status.

The Sexual Health Clinic offers the following services for adolescents and adults:

• Evaluation and treatment for sexually transmitted infection including: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes infections (HSV), genital warts - Human papilloma virus (HPV), molluscum, scabies and vaginitis
• Evaluation, testing, and treatment of Mpox
• Testing for the human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV)
• Initiation of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV) in both pill and injectable forms.
• Pap Smear test
• Counseling on prevention of HIV infection
• Testing for Hepatitis C
• Vaccinations for sexually transmitted infections
• Post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) after a sexual exposure to HIV
• Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for STIs (aka Doxy PEP)
• Information and literature regarding sexually transmitted infections and safer sex practices
• Tele-Health:
• Virtual visit for PrEP and/or Doxy-PEP, followed by an in-person visit for HIV/STI screening and safety labs (this would occur within 1 week of the virtual visit, and during specified walk-in hours).
• HIV and STI education/counseling.

Frequently-Asked Questions about Health Insurance

Sexual Health Clinic Staff

Medical Director

Kevin Ard

Nurse Practitioners

Vitor Cardoso
Diane Kanjilal
Nancy Nicholson
Bobby Ober
Emily Perriello
Daniel Worrall

Nurses

Theresa Minukas (Nurse Manager)
Alissa Kim
Dari Vasquez

Administrative Manager

Chris England

Administrative

Murillo Duarte
Chris England
Patty Lopes

Community Engagement

Eric Jaukkuri

Data Analyst

Christine Germain

Research

Daniel Kong

Events

Tabling for Pride with BAGLY
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: White Lobby  

Hope for Heels Fundraiser
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 6-10pm
Location: PKL Boston

Looking to let your Pride grow AND support LGBTQ+ young people? Don't miss out on BAGLY's annual Heels for Hope fundraiser to support queer and trans youth!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of drinks, drag, dancing and more, as we celebrate our community  - hosted by the forever talented Bearnaise Brown! We'll be taking over PKL Boston for a night of performances, auction items, and special surprises throughout the night. Be sure to book a dinner reservation at PKL's new restaurant, Pig Beach BBQ, to get a head start on the action- check out their menu here!

Tabling for Pride with the Transgender Health Program
Date: Wednesday, June 11
Time: 11:30am-2pm
Location: White Lobby

2025 Equality Fund’s Annual Pride Celebration
Date:  Thursday, June 12
Time: 4-6pm
Location: The Pryde Community Center at LGBTQ+ Senior Housing, Inc. | 59 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park

Celebrating Pride is an annual tradition for the Equality Fund, the largest philanthropic fund dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community in Massachusetts. Each year, this is a time when we announce new grantees, celebrate our nonprofit partners’ transformative work, and recognize our donors’ commitment to the Fund’s mission: to advance the equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and support Greater Boston nonprofit organizations that serve and strengthen our diverse LGBTQ+ community.

Join us on Thursday, June 12, at 4:00 PM at LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc.’s, The Pryde, the first affordable housing for low-income LGBTQ seniors in New England. We’ll celebrate with new and past nonprofit grantees, donors, collaborators, the Boston Foundation’s President and CEO, Lee Pelton, a performance by Living Water, and special guests to be named later!

Boston Pride Celebration – Here to Stay
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Boston Common

​LGBTQ+ Health Panel (see flyer)
Date: Monday, June 16
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: Dorchester Brewing Company

Join us for a panel discussion about LGBTQ+ health, meet new friends, share what Pride means to you, and celebrate community. Refreshments will be served.

Tabling for Pride with the Transgender Health Program
Date: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 11:30am-2pm
Location: White Lobby

Frolic Weekend
Date: June 19-21
Time: Varied
Location: Provincetown

Celebrate queer joy with over 1,000 men of color from all over the world. During Frolic Weekend, there are brunches, social mixers, pool parties, club nights, beach takeovers, panel discussions, and much more.

History of Pride/Black Pride with the Blu Foundation
Date: June 20
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Virtual
Stay tuned for additional information!

Tabling for Pride with the Transgender Health Program
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 11:30am-2pm
Location: White Lobby

Dinner with the Age Positively Program
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 5-8pm
Location: East Garden Dining Room

Cheesecake and Conversation but a dinner version. Join us for a dinner to celebrate Pride, some of the sitcoms we have watched, great conversation, and new friends. Additional information to come.

Summer Nights – Under the Bridge with La Colaborativa
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 5-8pm
Location: 63 Sixth Street, Chelsea

Pride at the MAC (see flyer)
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 6-8pm
Location: the MAC, 99 Palmer Street

Donna Summer Disco Party
Date: Friday, June 29
Time: 5-9pm
Location: City Hall Plaza

Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston.

Cheesecake and Conversation with the Age Positively Program – I Love Lucy (see flyer)
Date: Thursday, July 3
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: Yawkey 4^th Floor, Room 390

Boston Black Pride:

The Boston LesBiGay Urban (BLU) Foundation proudly hosts Boston Black Pride, an event dedicated to being a catalyst for change and unity within the community. Our aim is to bring individuals together to form lasting, healthy relationships as their true authentic selves through vibrant urban entertainment and events.

Black Pride is a week-long celebration that brings affirmation and resources to youth, families, and individuals in the community. Throughout the week, attendees can participate in workshops, social events, and community gatherings that provide support and empower our diverse community.

Boston Black Pride Health Summit (see flyer)
Date: Sunday, June 29
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Bruce Bolling Building

*2 volunteers needed. Please message me directly if you are interested.

Blu Foundation Teen Night  
Date: Thursday, July 3
Time: 7-11pm
Location: Hibernian Hall

Blu Foundation Drip Pool Party
Date: Saturday, July 5
Time: 2-6:30pm
Location: Brockton, MA

Blu Foundation Music and Arts Festival
Date: Sunday, July 6
Time: 12-8p,
Location: Shattuck Grove Picnic Area

Research Studies

ePN Study

Help improve STI care! Men who have sex with men; as well as transgender women (18+) can join a study on electronic partner notifications for sexually transmitted infections. Complete an anonymous survey to share your preferences and earn a $10 gift card.

Help Shape the Future of STI Care in Massachusetts!
We’re conducting a study to inform the creation of an electronic partner notification (ePN) system for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. ePN allows individuals diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) to anonymously and privately notify their sexual partners, linking them to care while maintaining confidentiality.

What Does this Study Involved?

• Complete an anonymous survey about your preferences for ePN.
• Participation is voluntary, and your privacy is fully protected—no personal identifiers will be linked to your responses.

Who Can Join?

• Men who have sex with men (including transgender men), 18 years or older
• Transgender women, 18 years or older.

Where to Participate?
Our survey can be completed online, independently, and on your own time. To receive a link to the survey, please contact our staff.

What’s in it for You?

• You’ll receive a $10 gift card to Target, Dunkin, Starbucks, or Subway within two weeks of completing the survey.

Who’s Behind the Study?
This study is a collaboration between the MGH Sexual Health Clinic and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, funded by the Harvard Center for AIDS Research. It’s led by Dr. Ingrid Bassett and Dr. Kevin Ard.

📩 Questions? Contact Dr. Ingrid Bassett at ibassett@mgh.harvard.edu.

👉 To Participate: Visit or contact study sites listed above

Your input will help improve STI prevention and care—thank you for contributing to public health!

Resources

Patient Resources

Cancer Center, Sexual Health Clinic
A cancer diagnosis and treatment can cause physical and emotional changes that can impact sexual function. Interventions offered by the Sexual Health Clinic may be able to help. Our goal is to help you maintain or reconnect with your sexual being after cancer. Appointments consist of: assessment, intervention, education, and support.
More information

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a project of the Tegan and Sara Foundation and GLMA – Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality. It is a free, searchable database of all kinds of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare providers who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people in the USA and Canada. LGBTQ+ patients deserve healthcare providers who they can be open and honest with —free from fear of stigma or bias. The simple act of connecting patients with care is a solution to this problem.

Mental Health Resources

Find a therapist

Therapy Matcher

Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized, and confidential referrals to licensed independent clinical social workers across Massachusetts.

Psychology Today

Find a therapist in Massachusetts and is a media company that publishes a magazine and a website about human behavior and mental health. 

MA Behavioral Health Help Line

Call or Text: 833.773.2445

The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, we can help guide you.

• It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required.
• Real-time interpretation in 200+ languages.
• Deaf or hard of hearing? Contact MassRelay at 711, or use your video relay or caption provider of choice.

The Trevor Project

Phone: 1-866-488-7386

Text: Text ‘START’ to 678-678

If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.

Mpox

Mpox Vaccination 
The MGH Sexual Health Clinic is offering vaccinations against mpox. To schedule an appointment for the vaccine, please call us at 617-726-2748.

If you are unable to come to the MGH Sexual Health Clinic, please refer to the list of clinics in Massachusetts offering vaccine appointments.
Should I get vaccinated?

Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect yourself against mpox. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the mpox vaccine if you have not already been infected with mpox and either:

• Are a sexually active gay or bisexual man, trans woman, or nonbinary person who within the past 6 months has had a sexually transmitted infection (STI), multiple sexual partners, anonymous sexual activities, or sex at a sex club or large public event where mpox transmission is occurring
• Have had sex or intimate contact with someone who has mpox or meets the criteria described above, regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity

If you have recovered from mpox, you do not need the mpox vaccine.