Prevalence of HIV among sexual partners of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men is 40 times that of sexual partners of heterosexual men.There are many reasons why gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men may have higher rates of HIV and STDs. Higher rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).However, compared to other men, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men are additionally affected by: For all men, heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death. Just like all other men, gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men need to know how to protect their health throughout their life.