Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were sexually transmitted (35% by male homosexual contact, 11% by heterosexual contact in females, 5% by heterosexual contact in males).(1) Worldwide, heterosexual transmission is the most common route of HIV infection. By December 2001, 51% of all HIV infections among adolescents and adults reported to the U.S. Sexual contact is the most common route of HIV transmission. In addition, remember, 'lubrication is your friend.' Check out 'The Joy of Gay Sex' or any 'how to' gay sex guides, books or manuals for additional pointers on more comfortably tolerating 'pointers.' The bottom line on keeping your bottom safe from HIV is to use latex or polyurethane condoms!Īs for keeping your bottom comfortable during backdoor action, you'll need to learn techniques for relaxing the anal sphincters. I'll print some information from the archives below. I also suggest you review the information in the archives of this forum and its related links pertaining to safer sex techniques. I would recommend you get HIV tested three months or more after your last potential exposure.

HIV transmission can occur via pre-cum (prior to ejaculation).

As a gay male having anal sex, it appears you still have much to learn and I sincerely hope you learn it quickly! Most importantly, unprotected anal sex places you at great risk for STDs, including HIV.