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Why do men need condoms when they are gay?
This question was submitted to the HSAB by an actual iFriends user, and answered for recent publication.
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Condoms are designed to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of some sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Certainly, gay men are not at risk of becoming pregnant. However, they share the same risk of contracting infections and diseases as straight men, straight women and lesbians. While we now talk about "living with HIV" instead of "dying of AIDS," HIV and AIDS continue to devastate lives with no cure. Though there is a cure for syphilis and gonorrhea, they too continue to be major risk factors for those who engage in unprotected oral, anal or vaginal contact. Since gay men typically engage in oral and/or anal sex, they are advised to use condoms for protection, especially if they are interacting sexually outside a long-term, committed relationship. |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
