What causes homosexual sex to be the largest HIV transmission category?!


Question: What causes homosexual sex to be the largest HIV transmission category!?
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We know that the HIV virus is present in four body fluids: semen, vaginal fluids, blood and breast milk!. Since people normally don't come into contact with those last two (breast milk and blood) during sexual intercourse, we'll deal only with semen and vaginal fluids!.

Why have homosexuals always been more prone to the virus than heterosexuals, given that the virus is found in vaginal fluids in equal quantities as in semen!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
The primary mode of transmission of HIV between men is through anal sex without a condom (sometimes called "bare back sex")!. For young gay men there may be particular problems with trying to practice safer sex!. Some young gay men may not feel secure about obtaining or using extra strong condoms for anal sex because if they are seen purchasing or in possession of them it might be interpreted as a disclosure of gay identity!. They also rarely have the benefit of sex education in school in which sexual behaviour between same-sex partners is discussed!. This can make it very hard for young gay men to feel comfortable about negotiating safer sexWww@Answer-Health@Com

It's much more traumatic!. The lining of the rectum is very thin compared to the lining of the vagina!. There is often microscopic bleeding and tearing!. Also there's poop!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

the only thing i can think of is that when two guys are having sex that they may be less likely to wear a condom since there is no risk of pregnancy!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

Its gods way of explaining that it isnt supposed to go in that hole!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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