Lukas Gage Opens Up About Prioritizing Sexual Health and Honest Conversations

The 31-year-old star sat down for a candid discussion at the second annual Men's Health Lab, an event hosted by Hearst Magazines on Tuesday, June 16 at Hearst Tower in New York City.

Joined by Men's Health executive editor Kengo Tsutsumi and Infectious Disease Specialist and Health Equity Researcher at NYU Langone Health Ofole Mgbako, MD, Gage explored why frank conversations around sexual wellness matter.

"For me, owning my sexual health is being proactive," Gage explained during the panel. "It means taking care of all my preventative options, like getting tested, wearing condoms, and of course, [being] on PrEP. And also, it's just to remind myself that sex should be something that's fun, and something that we enjoy."

The actor reflected on how his career inadvertently positioned him as an advocate for the topic. "I accidentally became the spokesperson" for sexual health "by the first roles I did," he noted, referencing his work on The White Lotus and other projects. "I feel fortunate that I was fairly comfortable with it at an early age."

In his memoir, "I Wrote This for Attention," Gage detailed his personal experiences with STIs—a revelation that surprised him with its reach. "I was so shocked that that was the most coverage I was getting on this book, because so many people were coming forward and saying that they had similar experiences," he shared.

When it comes to relationships, Gage champions vulnerability. "I think it's really attractive to talk about your sexual health and all these uncomfortable topics with your partner," he said. "Trust and honesty is one of the biggest foundations of a working relationship, so now I lean into the uncomfortableness, I think it's kind of sexy."

This openness extends beyond emotional benefits. "By being proactive about my sexual health, I can actually have more fun and more freedom in it," he added.

Following his appearance at the Men's Health Lab, Gage made his way to Los Angeles for the evening premiere of his film Voicemails for Isabelle in Hollywood.