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Do All Gay Men Have Unprotected or Bareback Anal Sex?

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

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Question: Do All Gay Men Have Unprotected or Bareback Anal Sex?
Answer: No. Barebacking or engaging in unprotected anal sex is an individual activity and cannot be applied to all gay men. Each gay man is their own individual.

There are a number of reasons some gay men may bareback, but often the circumstance, the individual and the situation play a large role in protected or unprotected encounters.

Many gay men practice safer sex. As with any group of individuals or community, safer sex practices should always be practiced and encouraged.

Read: Why Some Gay Men Bareback
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