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Going after Mr. Right remember not to be Mr. Wrong. Practice safe sex and you'll always be Mr Right for that special guy later down the line. There are ways to maintain self control in those heat of the moment periods we all have. One of the biggest tips is be careful of drug use including alcohol. Drugs and alcohol impair judgement and might lead to risky behavior including unsafe sex. If you find yourself having had too many drinks or have taken drugs and are impaired in anyway, sit it out. Most bars or clubs have sitting areas where you can sit it out and "take in the scenery". Wait till you get yourself back together and certainly don't drive. Is it Cool to Ask About Hiv Status? There are several schools of thought on asking about a potential partner's hiv status. Some say if you stick to safe sex in the first place, you don't set yourself up for failure. If you're looking for Mr Right, it can lead you to many places. In the beginning of any relationship there are many things that are unknown about potential lovers. Hiv is potentially one of them. Many partners might not even know there own status for one. Also even if it's an hiv positive status if someone is religiously on drugs , does the chance to infect you diminish if there blood is hiv free ? These are questions for great debate but to keep it simple, it's best to stick to safe sex and empower yourself in sexual situations. Barebacking and the Gay Experience Barebacking has become one of the "in things" in the gay sexual realm. Barebacking is very dangerous. Some might have an "don't care attitude" about their life. But think about it. Would you want someone like that in your life. You've carefully chosen your profession, carefully choose your clothes and carefully address people around you. Are you going to throw it away in a fifteen minute tryst. Barebacking brings out the other side of the gay experience and not a good one. Many gay people are still suffering from reduced self esteem even though they've made great strides across the world in terms of marriage and the strict legal benefits that marriage brings. Strict Safe Sex There are ways to have strict safe sex. Some of these include phone sex, verbal sex. You can also "grind against your partner" like in a slow dance. Additional ways for safe sex include massage and kissing. Safer Sex Safer sex is defined by having minimal risk during sex of getting a sexually transmitted disease. It includes checking your mouth for sores like eating a sharp bagel or too hot pizza or soup. It also includes checking your hands and nails for cuts that are potential areas for hiv or blood borne viruses to get into your bloodstream. For safer sex, condoms are required not only for anal but also for oral sex. There is less chance for hiv to enter from oral sex but you cover the bases with condom use. Condoms for Safe Sex Condoms are the number one barrier protection agent on the market. They work by preventing body fluids to mix between two partners and reduce risk of exposure to semen borne contagions. There are some tips to use condoms effectively . Using the right sized condom is one tip. If you or partner are larger than the condom it might be ineffective, you need to have the right sized condom. A condom that breaks in the middle of sexual relations takes away the joy of sex and replaces it with concern. Always use latex , they are the strongest and if you're allergic to latex use polyurethane. For latex condoms, the lube you use must be water-based like K-y jelly or any of the lubes that specify they are water based. If you're using a polyurethane condom because of latex allergy, an oil based lubricant will do. Believe it or not, condoms get old and expire. Check your stack and make sure the expiration date is within the present time frame . And check them if they've been exposed to high heat, sunlight or freezing cold. These temperature extremes can add wear and tear to the condom before it has ever been used and could break. If you're entering the gay sexual realm for the first time, you need to think about safe sex and your health . Get the facts and empower yourself. A one night stand might be just that and is nothing to risk your health over. Even though there are medication cocktails for hiv positive people, do you really want to take these everyday? Maintaining your health is equally important if you're hiv positive. Re-exposure to the virus can be detrimental to your health as well. Having the facts helps protect yourself and stay as safe as possible. If you're entering the world of sex be it a teenager or older person re-entering the gay dating scene be aware. These facts will give you in informed edge in your sexual relationships and peace of mind.
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