Care for Gay, Bi & Queer Men
Private GP, sexual medicine and psychosexual therapy - with someone who gets it.
Finding a Doctor You Can Trust
Perhaps you've struggled to find a GP who really understands you — as a gay, bi or queer man.
Maybe you've had a consultation that left you feeling dismissed, or you've never felt comfortable enough to be fully open about your sex life, your relationships, or the things that actually worry you.
Perhaps you've been given a prescription when what you needed was a proper conversation. Or you have symptoms no one has been able to make sense of yet.
I'm Dr Ben Davis — a GP, sexual medicine physician and COSRT registered sex and relationship therapist and a gay man myself. I offer integrated, expert care where you don't have to explain yourself or manage your doctor's reaction. You just get to be honest.
What I can help with
Sexual difficulties & intimacy Erection problems, changes in desire, performance anxiety, delayed or premature ejaculation, compulsive sexual behaviour, and relationship concerns — addressed through both medical and psychosexual lenses.
Painful anal sex (anodyspareunia) A common but rarely discussed difficulty. I assess and treat the physical and psychological causes of anal pain during sex, including hypertonic pelvic floor, fissures, haemorrhoids, infections and dermatological conditions
Anal cancer screening & HPV-related disease High-resolution anoscopy referral, HPV vaccination, and screening for anal cancer — particularly important for men living with HIV or with a history of HPV.
Cardiovascular & metabolic health Blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and diabetes risk — including the elevated risks associated with HIV, stimulant use, anabolic steroids and chronic minority stress.
Sexual health & HIV STI screening and treatment, PrEP, and vaccination including HPV, Gonorrhoea and hepatitis.
Mental health & emotional wellbeing Anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, stress and drug-related mental health difficulties.
Hormonal health Testosterone concerns, thyroid health, fertility, and the effects of performance-enhancing drugs.
Bowel & gut health IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal infections (shigella, giardia), anal pain, bloating and reflux.
Body image & performance-enhancing drugs Body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, anabolic steroid use — harm reduction, recovery and long-term health effects.
General health & cancer screening Prostate, bowel, lung and skin cancer screening; thorough preventative health checks; complex or unexplained symptoms; ageing and long-term planning.
Why seeing the right doctor matters
Gay, bi and queer men often grow up concealing parts of themselves — from family, employers, and sometimes from healthcare providers too. Over time, this kind of chronic stress — known as minority stress — affects not just emotional wellbeing, but physical health: inflammation, cardiovascular risk, behaviour, and the ways we manage distress.
Many of my patients are high-functioning, outwardly thriving men. The pressures of being gay in the world can still quietly shape patterns of anxiety, substance use, burnout and physical illness — even when everything looks fine from the outside.
Research consistently shows that finding a trusted, affirming healthcare provider improves health outcomes — and may even reduce mortality risk.
I offer that kind of care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I have lived experience as a gay man, which informs both my clinical understanding and the way I approach care. You won’t need to translate your experience for me.
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No. You can book directly through the website. Most patients self-refer.
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Only with your consent. It’s best practice to make sure your NHS GP is updated on your care. But many patients prefer to keep their private care separate, or come to see me because they don’t have a relationship with an NHS GP.
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Yes. Confidentiality would only be broken in very limited circumstances: if I believed you or someone else was at serious risk of harm, if child abuse was disclosed, you told me about an act of terrorism, or if required by a court. Other than that, everything stays in the clinic.
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Yes. I prescribe PrEP, although not yet injectable PrEP although I’m currently trying to source this.
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All our STI testing is done same day, so usually you’ll have your results that evening. Very occasionaly it’s a 24 hour turn around.
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Yes — this is one of the things that makes my practice relatively unusual. As a COSRT-registered sex and relationship therapist as well as a doctor, I can address the physical and psychological dimensions of any sexual difficulties you might be having.
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I see patients from across the UK and internationally for in-person consultations at 23 Devonshire Place, Marylebone.
Video consultations are also available, usually for follow-up appointments.
Unfortunately I’m not able to see new patients who are outside of the UK online for medical care, but do offer a sexual difficulties consultation service. Do enquire further if you’re living abroad and need help.
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New patient appointments are typically 30 minutes for GP, 60 minutes for sexual difficulties to allow a thorough assessment.
If you have a complex history or multiple concerns, 60 minutes works better. You can choose when booking.
I only ever charge you for the time taken, so if you book longer but we only need 30 or 45 minutes, I’ll charge you for that time. Usually time goes very quickly and an hour isn’t very long.
What to expect
The waiting room at Central Health London
My clinic is at 23 Devonshire Place, Marylebone — a quiet, discreet location a short walk from Regent’s Park.
You’ll be welcomed by reception, offered tea or coffee, and given time to settle before your appointment. In the consultation, there’s space to talk through what’s been going on — including things you haven’t felt comfortable raising elsewhere.
Time to talk
We’ll review your medical history and wider life context so I can understand you as a person as well as your health.
Examination
Examination is always optional and fully explained. I’ll check in throughout, and you may pause or stop at any point. You’re welcome to have someone with you if that feels supportive.
Investigations
Where useful, blood tests, urine tests or imaging can be arranged through trusted partner clinics. For sexual or hormonal concerns, recent blood tests are often helpful and can be arranged before or during your appointment.
Referral
I work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, pelvic health physiotherapists and sex therapists who are experienced working with gay, bi and queer men.
A Trusted Team Around You
I work closely with Dr James Arkell (consultant psychiatrist), Dr Henry Clements (clinical psychologist), Lucy Allen (Pelvic Health Physio) here at Central Health London and refer to a wider network including psychotherapists, sex therapists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, pelvic health physiotherapists, dermatologists and general surgeons — all experienced and safe working with gay, bi and queer men.
Dr Jamie Arkell
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Henry Clements
Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Clinical Psychology at UCL
Pelvic Health Physio, specialising in gut and anal conditionsLucy Allen
Ready to Talk?
You can book an initial appointment with me using the link below. Just select the appointment type you would like.