Sexual Health

Sexual Health is a huge issue for Gay and Bisexual Men (sometimes called MSM or Men who have Sex with Men). Sexual Health is important to any and all individuals. Looking after your sexual health is just as important as looking after your own mental or physical health. This section explores key questions many MSM ask about their sexual health. It also contains an agony aunt section. Should you have any queries and don’t wish to have them answered over the phone message them to us here.

Relationships & Sex Education

The Rainbow Project works in partnership with Relate NI and Nexus to deliver relationship and sexual health education to young people in a community setting.Read more

Sexually Transmitted Infections have been around for centuries. Some people like to decry them as a modern problem. The reality is that we are of infections, such as Syphilis, existing as early as the middle ages.Read more

Get a safer sex pack

The Rainbow Project is funded to provide LGBT individuals with access to free Safer Sex Packs in Northern Ireland. You can receive a pack by simply filling out the form attached below and you will receive your pack within 2 weeks.Read more

Outreach clinics

The Rainbow Project works closely with other providers to provide full sexual health screening in Satellite Clinics.Read more

STI testing

The Rainbow Project provides free Rapid HIV and Syphilis Testing across Northern Ireland. These are primarily based in Belfast LGBT Centre, and our Foyle LGBT centre.Read more

HIV Awareness

On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions about HIV. If you would like to speak to one of our staff about HIV or any other sexual health issue please contact us through our website, telephone or social media. The Rainbow Project also provides free confidential rapid HIV and Syphilis testing available through contacting our office on 028 9031 9030.Read more

Steps to Zero

The STEPS to ZERO campaign aims in the next 10 years to reduce the number of new HIV diagnoses to zero.Read more

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The Rainbow Project expresses dissapointment at marriage rulings

Speaking after the judgment, Director of The Rainbow Project said: ' Of course we are bitterly disappointed for our clients who just wanted to be treated the same as everyone else. They were lawfully married in England and all they sought was recognition of their marriage at home in Northern Ireland.

Pride in our Identities - a community conversation (18+)

Identity is how you see yourself and how others see you. In Northern Ireland this is an ongoing source of conflict. As we struggle to move out of confluct into a shared pluralist future how do we: - Encourage and sustain a pluralist society which is open and welcoming to all? - Celebrate our diverse and multiple identities - Build a shared sense of belonging

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Relationships & Sex Education

The Rainbow Project works in partnership with Relate NI and Nexus to deliver relationship and sexual health education to young people in a community setting.

Why a photo of Prince George has ignited Jim Allister's rage

The TUV’s leader, and only MLA, Jim Allister snagged himself the front page of the Newsletter today. It’s not that hard to do; find a story with a gay angle, be outraged, Bingo!

Staff Profiles

The Rainbow Project’s staff team are responsible for the operational delivery of the The Rainbow Projects services and advocacy work. Our dedicated team work hard to meet the needs of LGB&/T people and their families in Northern Ireland. Meet the team below.

The Rainbow Project expresses dissapointment at marriage rulings

Balanitis, Cystitis, Non-Specific Urethritis, Proctitis and Thrush

Balanitis, Cystitis, Non-Specific Urethritis, Proctitis (part of a group infections called NSGI’s or Non-Specific Genital Infections) and Thrush are all common infections which are caused by an inflammation of the lining of certain parts of your body.

Volunteer

The Rainbow Project couldn’t carry out its work without the help of our amazing team of volunteers. We have a strong volunteering ethos and seek to create opportunities for people to contribute to our overall organisational aims and objectives.

Football vs Homophobia

The Rainbow Project are proud to be holding two football tournaments to raise awareness of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia in sport.

Counselling

The Rainbow Project provides the only LGB&/T specific counselling service in Northern Ireland. Counselling offers an opportunity to talk in confidence about challenges, losses, problems or issues that concern you.

About us

The Rainbow Project is devoted to promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender people and their families in Northern Ireland, as well as those questioning their orientation or gender, through partnership, advocacy and the development and delivery of appropriate support services.

Marriage equality

Love Equality is a campaign led by a consortium of organisations within Northern Ireland who are campaigning to for the introduction of legislation in Northern Ireland for equal civil marriage for same sex couples.

Board of Trustees

The Rainbow Project's Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of the The Rainbow Project. They meet regularly during the year to consider, determine and review The Rainbow Project's strategies, operations, finances, and to receive reports from senior managers. They work for The Rainbow Project in a voluntary capacity. Our Trustees come from a range of backgrounds and with a range of skill-sets which compliment the work of The Rainbow Project.

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Help us to raise £1000 between now and Pride. We have three brave souls putting themselves out there, so please donate. Read more

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