Wednesday, July 30, 2008

More on bareback risks

Today, there was a new study looking at the question of bareback sex and HIV transmission risks.  I think everyone should have a look at this.

The study, published in "The Lancet," July 26th suggests that the risk of infection rises by a factor of four in discordant couples, even if the infected partner is on effective anti-retroviral therapy.

http://www.aidsmap.com/en/newsC144FC4F-2707-4D1F-87

You may think you've been going a long time, playing "mostly safe," and you'll stay safe, but statistics eventually win.

I just spent the afternoon with a 50 year old friend, who after a long career of "mostly" safer sex, exclusively as a top, just found out that he is positive.

It's hardly the first time this year I've dealt with this, and I hate it.

Please, go back and study "safer sex 101."  There's no reason to get infected these days!



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