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Brighton Sauna trial new HIV testing vending machine

Brighton Sauna trial new HIV testing vending machine

Brighton Sauna is the first venue in Brighton and Hove to trial new HIV testing digital vending machine. Through the Department of Health HIV Prevention Innovation Fund (2016-17), The Martin Fisher Foundation have established a unique team of vending machine manufacturers, designers, clinicians and

Record crowds expected at Trans Pride 2017

Record crowds expected at Trans Pride 2017

The 5th Annual Trans Pride Film Night, the curtain raiser to Trans Pride 2017 on Friday July 21, celebrates trans lives and trans representation through film.

FEATURE: A night at the sauna with Sam

FEATURE: A night at the sauna with Sam

I was very excited when I found out that there was going to be a trans-inclusive night at Brighton Sauna, for many reasons: I haven’t been to a sauna for about 10 years, and that was at a gym on the outskirts of Brighton. Second of all, I knew that I was finally going to meet Jak (one of the staff),

OPINION: Transitioning with Sugar – A scary walk down memory lane

OPINION: Transitioning with Sugar – A scary walk down memory lane

The Brighton Sauna was always a mainstay in my life. When I moved to Brighton at 20, some 15 years ago, bars were open until 12, clubs until 2 and no night was complete without “finishing off”, take that as you will, in the sauna.

FEATURE: Sauna Jak

FEATURE: Sauna Jak

My name is Jak. I’ve worked on the scene at the Brighton Sauna for two and half years now and I love it. It’s varied, entertaining and ultimately I get to meet a lot of different people. They get to meet me too. You see, I’m a trans guy and as far as I know, the only openly trans guy who works in an

Brighton Sauna supports new HIV testing campaign

Brighton Sauna supports new HIV testing campaign

Over the last twelve months, the Brighton Sauna opposite the Royal Pavilion in central Brighton has been working closely with the Claude Nicol Centre and The Martin Fisher Foundation on sexual health initiatives in Brighton & Hove.

Rapid HIV testing at Brighton Sauna

Rapid HIV testing at Brighton Sauna

Since 2011, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has offered a rapid HIV testing service at The Brighton Sauna. The weekly drop-in takes place every Wednesday evening from 6–8pm, and uses finger-prick blood tests to offer results within 20 minutes. The service, which is free an

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