Power, Pleasure, and Equity Principles

The Power, Pleasure, and Equity Principles is a set of guiding principles focused on improving the sexual health of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) in the United States. The principles are designed to be activated in all stakeholder efforts, from sociocultural, behavioral, and biomedical research to program design and delivery at local, state and national levels.

The Vision

The sexual health and wellness of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men across the gender spectrum in the United States is prioritized, well-resourced, community-driven, pleasure-centered, intersectional, and founded in equity.

Sign On

NCSD is seeking individuals and organizations to sign on and endorse the Power, Pleasure, and Equity Principles! Signing on shows your support, either as an individual or an organization, for the principles outlined within the document and is a commitment to work towards embodying these values. Endorse the Principles

Extragenital STI Screening

Gay Men’s sexual health is a priority for NCSD. There is a burgeoning sexual health crisis among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM).  NCSD has worked closely with our partners, including NASTAD and the Gay Men’s Health Equity Workgroup, a blue ribbon panel of experts from the field, to develop meaningful resources for gay men and those that provide health services for them.

NCSD and NASTAD, in conjunction with the Gay Men’s Health Equity Workgroup, hosted a webinar titled “Implementing Routine Extra-genital STD Screening for MSM” on February 11, 2016.

The 75-minute webinar includes health department representatives from Alaska, Tennessee, and Maricopa County, Arizona. Each jurisdiction shared their strategies, successes, and challenges in incorporating extra-genital STD screening in clinics and in non-traditional settings.

Additional tools and publications can be found in the resource section of this page.