The Los Angeles County Health Services found half of HIV-positive men were having sex in public places without telling their sex partners of their status and often not using condoms. Researchers found that black men who considered themselves heterosexual but who had sex with men did not use condoms during anal intercourse 61 percent of the time. Black men who described themselves as gay or bisexual used condoms somewhat more often. That suggests that a gay man comfortable with his orientation is less likely to engage in destructive behavior. AIDS Project Los Angeles found that 31 percent of men identifying as bisexual engaged in risky behavior, despite knowing that they were HIV positive.
Young people take risks.
They don't think about tomorrow. At-risk individuals must take responsibility for ensuring that they don't infect themselves or others. That's not easy. But it is essential. Let us hear from you.