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Quick Safer Gay Sex Quiz

Tuesday October 9, 2007

Test your knowledge of safer gay sex...

1. What is the safest type of personal lubricant?
  • Water or Silicone-Based
  • Vaseline
  • Oil-Based
2. Which type of condom poses the least amount of risk of contracting STD's or HIV? 3. Which virus can be contracted by rimming (performing analingus)?
  • HIV
  • Hepatitis A
  • HIV and Hepatitis A

  • More on rimming
4. What does MSM stand for?
  • Male Sex Mission
  • Men Who Have Sex With Men
  • Methylsulfonylmethane

  • Browse the gay glossary
5. Are gays the origin of HIV?
  • Yes, it's been scientifically proven.
  • Yes, but it's never been proven.
  • No, HIV originated in wild African chimpanzees.

  • Read about the origin of HIV
6. Can HIV be transmitted through oral sex?
  • No, HIV is only transmitted through anal sex.
  • No, there have been no reported cases of HIV transmission through oral sex.
  • Yes, cells lining the mouth of the person performing oral sex may allow HIV to enter their body.

  • More on HIV and oral sex
7. Are gay men at risk of HPV (Human Papillomavirus)?
  • Yes, both men and women can contract HPV.
  • No, HPV only leads to cervical cancer.
  • Yes, but the risk is low.

  • More on gay men and HPV
8. Which muscle needs to be relaxed to better enjoy anal sex?
  • Adductor muscle
  • Internal and external sphincter muscles
  • External sphincter muscle

  • Read the 6 secrets of anal sex

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