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Disco Three Club is the impulsive title for the card you've just scanned.

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in the UK remain disproportionately affected by certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia. Of course there are other serious STIs but these infections pose ongoing public health concerns due to rising rates, potential complications, and links to chems, condomless sex, and multiple partners. Regular screening is vital, as early symptoms can be missed.

There were increases in bacterial STI diagnoses amongst GBMSM between 2022 and 2023: gonorrhoea increased 9.4% (37,095 to 40,586), chlamydia increased by 8.2% (18,223 to 19,716) and infectious syphilis increased 7.3% (6,081 to 6,527)."  Sexually transmitted infections and screening for chlamydia in England: 2023 report | UK HSA | 17 Jul 2024

If you think you have a STI | MEN R US
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Syphilis

  • Highly infectious bacterial STI, spread through oral, anal, and vaginal sex
  • Rising sharply among GBMSM, especially in urban areas like London and Manchester
  • Can progress in stages: sores (painless), rashes, neurological damage if untreated
  • Treatable with antibiotics (usually benzathine penicillin)

Syphilis | MEN R US

Gonorrhoea

  • Bacterial STI that infects the urethra, rectum, throat, and eyes
  • Rates are particularly high among GBMSM engaging in condomless or group sex
  • Often asymptomatic in the throat or rectum, allowing it to spread unknowingly
  • Increasing concern over antibiotic-resistant strains (so-called “super gonorrhoea”)
  • Treatable, but treatment guidelines are evolving due to resistance

Gonorrhoea | MEN R US

Chlamydia

  • Most commonly reported STI in the UK
  • Often asymptomatic, especially in rectal or throat infections
  • Can cause discharge, discomfort, or pelvic inflammation if untreated
  • Treated with doxycycline

Chlamydia | MEN R US

Disco

The Disco Era spans roughly from late 60s to late 70s was was a vibrant, high-energy period in music, dance, fashion, and nightlife. Originating in urban, Black, Latin, and LGBT+ communities, disco grew into a global cultural phenomenon that transformed pop culture and club life.

Typically, dancefloor-focused music with steady 4/4 beats, syncopated bass-lines, lush strings, and electronic rhythms. Lyrics often centred on freedom, love, escapism, and identity. The period was marked by extravagant fashion: glitter, flared pants, platform shoes, and sequins. In terms of artists: Donna Summer – “I Feel Love,” “Hot Stuff”; Gloria Gaynor – “I Will Survive”; The Bee Gees – “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever”
Chic – “Le Freak,” “Good Times”; Sylvester, Village People, KC and the Sunshine Band. 

Disco fuelled the rise of DJ culture, remixing, and the 12-inch single, and helped shape the evolution of house music, hip hop, and electronic dance music (EDM). By the early 1980s, disco was considered commercially dead but its spirit lives on in club culture and underground music.

Disco | Wikipedia

Artwork

Check out our artwork. The iconic John Travolta dance image, typically referencing his pose from Saturday Night Fever (1977) is protected by copyright which is why we've not used it. The actual image (whether a film still, promo photo, or poster) was likely taken by a professional photographer or studio. That photographer or studio holds the copyright. Even if it's widely shared, it’s not in the public domain unless the rights holder explicitly states otherwise.

 

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