The best way to protect your body (remember HIV and Syphilis are still alive and well) is to know the status of your sexual partner. Some men lie about their HIV status. Warning signs are refusal to answer the question, ambiguity about the date of their last STD tests, ambiguity about the number of partners they've been with, and willingness to have sex without a condom among others. Protect yourself by assuming your partner is positive until proven otherwise.
More online dating safety tips:
Tip #1: Crawl Before You Walk
Tip #2: Protect Your Identity and Personal Information
Tip #3: Leave a Trail
Tip #4: Get a Photo
Tip #5: Talk on the Phone First
Tip #6: Meet in a Public Place
Tip #7: Map an Escape Route
Safe Gay Online Dating Tip #8 Tip #8: Know His Sexual History
By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide
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