Let's not pretend that we can turn all gay men into perfect little models of restraint with no risk in any activity. Speakers included Drs. Laurence, Lifson, Quale, Samuels as well as community members. I agree with LeBaron that some cases of oral acquisition of HIV have been documented. However, acquisition of HIV via the lining of the mouth still seems rare compared to acquisition via the linings of the rectum, vagina, and urethra.
Many people are currently unable to adhere strictly to condom use during intercourse.
From a public health standpoint, I argue that the focus of primary prevention should remain on unprotected genital intercourse and needle-sharing. Speakers at the conference had many differing opinions.