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SCHONESEELEN VIDEO: FREAKY MALE EXOTIC DANCER GIVES A ROUND OF APPLAUSE WITH HIS BUBBLE-BUTT
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NEW VIDEO: TAMAR BRAXTON "ALL THE WAY HOME"
Fresh off winning ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist’ and the ‘Ashford and Simpson Songwriters Award, as well as her mix-reviewed live performance during this year's Soul Train Awards, Ms. "She, Me, Her" is back with the visual for the Sevyn Streeter penned "All The Way Home."
A blonde Tamar Braxton drives home in her red Rolls-Royce Phantom to be with her man, played by her husband Vincent Herbert, in the video for “All the Way Home,” which appears on her album Love and War.
The new video is welcomed, after the embarrassment that was "Hot Sugar." Shortly after receiving word of the backlash from fans, specifically the gay community, Tamar blasted the video's director via Rihanna's Instagram--after a fan asked Tamar, "Is it too late to recall your "Hot Sugar" video?" Sending the reality TV diva into a rant:
"I think you guys are very talented...but the way ya'll did me for that #hotsugar video was pure fuckery! Not only did you not shoot the treatment there were no clear shots of one take. I'm not at @badgalriri[Rihanna] status yet and I'm sure you won't do her like that...shoot a video, get paid and disappear. For me to hire and edit a bunch of nonsense for the fans I do have to see...and that's not right because not only if you had filmed the treatment we would have had an amazing video, but I wouldn't have to contact you by mistake on one of my favorite artist Instagram!....The other fucked up part is that you didn't even attach your name...and if people would have thought it was brilliant....cause my treatment was...you would have blasted the video, ya'll name everywhere. You live and you learn. But I had to tell you..."No matter the case, the video is in the past and the future is the hotness that is "All The Way Home." Continue reading to watch the lavish affair.
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NEW VIDEO: LUKE JAMES "STRAWBERRY VAPORS"
One year after releasing his mixtape Whispers in the Dark, Luke James rolls out the dark and ethereal video for “Strawberry Vapors.”
James describes the woodsy visuals as a “a musical illustration of two people connecting less in the physical, but more in the cerebral.”
He teamed up with Sarah McColgan (Miguel, Kelly Rowland), who directed his “Oh God” video featuring Hit-Boy. “I wanted to create a video that had a surreal quality with a slightly dark undertone,” said McColgan. “Luke is such a great inspiration to me, so I imagined a slightly esoteric visual that would really emphasize the dreamlike quality of the song.”
Luke is currently opening for Beyoncé on the second U.S. leg of “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,” and stars in the holiday musical Black Nativity. His debut album is due next year via N.A.R.S. Records/Island Def Jam.
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MUSIC REWIND: JARELL PERRY 'SIMPLE THINGS' [DOWNLOAD]
In the quickly rising new-school class of ‘alt-R&B’ that includes Jhene Aiko, PARTYNEXTDOOR, with occasional visitors Cassie, Dawn Richard and Drake, Jarell Perry is paving his own lane. His critically-acclaimed debut LP Simple Things, which mixes flavors of Electronic, Indie-Rock, and Pop, has already drawn comparisons to cross-over heavyweights like Miguel and Frank Ocean. But as URB Magazine puts it, “...what sets him apart from this new breed of talents is a much fuller and developed vocal quality…sublime perfection…”
Lyrically, Perry’s Simple Things covers everything from love-gone-wrong to awkward moments, and the hum-drum of 9-to-5 day jobs. “There’s a song for every situation, you can take it as the soundtrack to your life at any moment,” says the LA-based singer-songwriter.
Prior to releasing the LP, the MTV Buzzworthy artist’s writing credits included Fat Joe’s comeback single featuring Chris Brown, “Another Round.” After growing a strong worldwide fanbase from YouTube and his alma mater UCLA, Jarell went on to meet and work with the likes of R&B superstar Usher, rapper Childish Gambino, and international producers Diplo and Rusko.
Perry is currently working on the follow-up to Simple Things, entitled White. Listen to the infectious project in its entirety after the break.
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WATCH: SEVYN STREETER DISCUSSES EP, CHRIS BROWN'S ADVICE, KELLY ROWLAND AND MORE WITH 'RAP-UP TV'
And the train that is Sevyn Streeter won't stop...
Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, and Tamar Braxton are just some of the superstars who have called on Sevyn Streeter for her songwriting skills, but now the rising star is making a name for herself beyond the credits.
On Tuesday, the 27-year-old singer released her debut EP Call Me Crazy, But… The former RichGirlmember, who is signed to Chris Brown’s CBE label, caught up with Rap-Up TV during the L.A. stop of her tour with K. Michelle to discuss her first solo offering.
“It’s basically talking about the cycle of a relationship, the ups, the downs, the good, the bad, the ugly,” she said of the seven tracks.
She sparked rumors of a romance after co-starring with Tristan “Mack” Wilds in the video for “It Won’t Stop.” “We had a really good time,” said Sevyn. “I felt like I was getting my acting chops on a little bit. He’s such a great actor.”
Chris Brown not only signed Sevyn, but he’s also been hands-on with her project. “He’s very involved. I swear I can call and ask him for advice about anything,” she said. “It doesn’t matter, it could be a video, it could be choreography or whatever, he’s always gonna have some kind of advice for me.”
She has written songs for his upcoming album X including “Fine China” and the title track. “I’m not quite sure what other records are on there, but I wrote some more so let’s have our fingers crossed.”
Sevyn recently had the honor of performing one of the songs she wrote, “Gone,” with Kelly Rowland at BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” “It was a dream come true. Honestly she didn’t have to do that and she’s a sweetheart for that and I just can’t thank her enough,” said Sevyn, who admits that the two share a resemblance.
So who’s left on her wish list of collaborators? “I would love to write for Beyoncé,” said Sevyn. “I would love to write some stuff for Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Miguel, the list goes on.”
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NEW VIDEO: TAMAR BRAXTON "SHE CAN HAVE YOU"
Christmas comes early for Tamar Braxton’s Tamartians. After wrapping her tour with John Legend earlier this week, the “Braxton Family Values” star debuts the visual for her holiday gift.
In the video for her Winter Loversland single “She Can Have You,” a lonely Tamar shares her Christmas blues as she sits by the fireplace and drinks her sorrows away.
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9 WAYS OTHER THAN CONDOMS FOR GAY MEN TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST HIV-INFECTION
HIV prevention has become a twisted mire of ideas and science. But most of the LGBT community has heard only one clear message about preventing HIV: use a condom, correctly and consistently every time you have sex. But new prevention tools and technology, as well as techniques, are here. In order to discuss them, we need a common language. Here is an explanation of various risk reduction technologies and their effectiveness in reducing risk.
DRUG INTERVENTIONS
Treatment as Prevention
Following a large scale study of heterosexual couples in Africa where one partner was HIV-positive and the other was not, it was determined that a person on a medication regime that had successfully suppressed the viral load – the measure of virus in the blood – there was a 96 percent reduction in transmission of HIV. As a result the federal government has been scaling up treatment for people living with HIV who are aware of their status as a prevention tool.
PrEP
This is the use of Truvada, a combination pill of two powerful anti-HIV drugs, taken daily to prevent infection in HIV-negative persons. It has been approved for use in men who have sex with men, as well as intravenous drug users and women at high risk. It has been proven to be as much as 72.9 percent effective in preventing infection when taken more than 90 percent of the time.
n-PEP
This intervention is the use of three or more anti-HIV drugs taken for 28 days following an exposure to HIV to prevent infection. The regime must be initiated within 72 hours of the exposure to be successful. No studies provide solid answers on the effectiveness of this intervention, but it is estimated to be 81 percent effective in preventing an infection.
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY
Rectal mircobicides
Scientists are working feverishly to develop drug related interventions that can be applied in the anus or the vagina and prevent an infection. Some trials have proven of interest, but nothing has been approved.
Female Condoms
This is a condom that is inserted in either the anus or the vagina. It is large, and loose fitting and looks like a pocket. Ironically, this was originally designed for anal sex, however, the FDA declined to approve it for that use. Instead makers repurposed the product as a vaginal insert and it was approved. This is currently an off-label use, although several pocket or pouch condoms specifically for anal sex are working their way through the FDA approval process.
Rapid HIV Testing
Those who are infected, but unaware of the infection are significantly more likely to transmit their infection to another. As a result, testing for HIV antibodies is a key tool in preventing HIV. The Centers for Disease Control recommends men who have sex with men be tested every three months for HIV. Knowing one’s status, whether positive or negative, is key in preventing transmission and creating prevention options for people.
RISK REDUCTION
Sero-sorting
This is where a person says he or she will only engage in sexual activity, whether condomless or not, with a person of the same HIV status. In theory this should be effective in preventing new transmissions, however, with the low testing rates and knowledge of actual HIV status in the MSM community, it is not very effective. A study released in 2012 at the 19th Annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections found this option had only a 51 percent reduction in HIV infections.
Condoms-only/no anal sex
This category is pretty self-explanatory and was found to be 74 percent effective in reducing HIV infections in the 2012 study. However, a 2013 study from CROI found that condoms are only 70 percent effective in preventing HIV infections, and only if used every time. Inconsistent condom use had no prevention effect.
Sero-positioning
In this risk reduction option, a man who has sex with men determines whether to be top or bottom based on the HIV-status of his partner. The person using sero-positioning, will opt to top for those who are HIV-positive or whose HIV status is unknown or a test is out of date. It was found in the 2012 study to be 75 percent effective in reducing infections.
Top-only
Those who are tops-only during anal sex have 86 percent reduction in transmission, according to the 2012 CROI study. This may have something to do with the already low probability risk of insertative anal sex – estimated at .065 percent for a one time sexual episode for a top by the CDC.
This article originally appeared in the print and online editions of Between the Lines, Michigan's LGBT newsweekly, and is available atPridesource.com.
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NEW MUSIC: BOBBY V "WHO AM I TO CHANGE"
The latest reveal from veteran singer/songwriter Bobby V (formerly Bobby Valentino)'s upcoming Peach Moon EP, which drops on December 10th via iTunes. He asks that you forget the bandwagon and come join the band, and also big-ups all his haters. "I want my fans to feel like my entourage. I want them to walk every step of the way with me until we reach the top."
"Who Am I to Change" expresses Bobby V's artistic growth, shying away from what has become his signature Tim and Bob sound. As an fan of the "Slow Down" crooner, I wasn't too fond of his last album 2012's Dusk Till Dawn. Although lead singles "Mirror" and "Ooh (She Got Me Like)" were decent, they were not enough to persuade me into dropping my laundry on the LP.
However, with the inclusion of live instruments, and a more soulful vibe, Peach Moon just may make it to my extensive Bobby V collection that includes Bobby Valentino (2005), Special Occasion (2007), The Rebirth (2009), Fly on the Wall (2011), and literally every mixtape and unreleased track from the 33 year-old singer.
Ready for a change, let Bobby V lead the way after the break.
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8 HOLIDAY DATE IDEAS TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR LOVE LIFE
The extraordinary displays of lights adorning each and every house in the neighborhood. The smell of cinnamon, peppermint, and ginger as ovens all over the world breathe life into those adorable gingerbread men. The hustle and bustle of traffic leading to heavily populated aisles filled with gifts for you, your friends, and your family.
This is the perfect time of year for being romantic, because so many of the elements of romanticism are already there. The holiday cheer fills the crisp air, forcing us to draw close to those near and dear. Yes, tis the season for the perfect backdrop for the ideal date. All you have to do is open your eyes to the possibilities that surround you, and let Santa and his elves do all of the work for you. Here are a couple of wonderful ideas for the perfect date this holiday season, whether if it's for the new man in your life or someone you've been dating for years.
ICE SKATING
This date is one of the most romantic ones of them all, but also the most dangerous. It's perfect because it's a cold activity which will force your date to pull you in closer, which guarantees for a more physical and intimate date without it being overtly sexual.
Hand holding and full body embraces that are meant to keep each other from falling, unconsciously help to build a deeper connection. Knowing that your date has got you're back, always there to catch you before you fall...how lovely is that.
The ice also gives you time to talk, play and enjoy one another's company. A lot of outdoor ice-skating rinks play Christmas music around this time of the year, which is sure to put your date in the perfect mood as the two of you glide through the winter air. If you have the chance to visit an outdoor rink, take advantage of it while you can, the amount of romanticism is unmatched.
LOOKING AT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
It's the magic of an ordinary house being turned into Santa's workshop, by the addition of lights, that makes the season bright, and the smile on your date's face even brighter.
There is something about glistening bright-lights that set the human heart a glow, and if your date is into the holiday season, this makes for the perfect date. There's nothing like a beautiful light display of Santa, Rudolph, and his gift-bearing slay to bring you back to your adolescent days,leading to the sharing of holiday stories from your childhood.
In some neighborhoods there are competitions, where the citizens of the town compete in creating the best light displays. Create a cheerful playlist of your favorite holiday music, and let the sounds of bells and chimes be the backdrop of your date as the two of you enjoy the beautiful lights. If you're a fan of artist such Mary J Blige, Ariana Grande, K. Michelle, Ashanti, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis or Kevin McCall--who have all released Christmas music this year or a fan of the classics, there's plenty music to create the ideal playlist.
If you live in a city, a lot of parks and stores have the most amazing light displays for which you can walk-through, forging the perfect winter wonderland with your date. With displays such as these, they are often crowded, especially on weekends, so it's best to check local newspapers and the internet to check when they are open. This way you can select the best time where there is the least attendance, making your date more intimate and special. Don't forget to visit Starbucks and get your perfect latte or some egg nog before sightseeing!
DECORATING THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Setting up the Christmas tree is the official kickoff of the countdown to the holiday, and it's one of the must haves around this time of year. If you are someone who prefers to have a real tree, you may start the date off by visiting a tree farm, and picking out the perfect tree together. Even if you choose to purchase a synthetic tree, retailers carry several different styles, and it can almost be just as fun as visiting the farm itself.
Once you two love birds have found that special tree, it's time to take it home and decorate, but before you do, don't forget to set the mood. Maybe put on some Christmas classics, or your favorite holiday movie; it's all about building a multi-layer date that sets the tone for non-stop interaction and romance.
While you are decorating the tree, take time to share holiday stories with one another. If you have bulbs that have been in the family for years, or ones in which you made in school as a child, show your sentimental side by sharing the story behind those ornaments. Just make sure the stories are filled with cheer! Have fun with it, especially when putting on the tinsel. Why not throw a couple of strands on your date? It's understated flirting that could bring them in closer for a kiss, without the mistletoe.
HOLIDAY BAKING
Baking or cooking something with your date is always ideal no matter what time of year it is because it forces the two of you to work together, find out each others strengths/weaknesses are, bond and share some laughs while doing so. And of course, who doesn't love Christmas cookies!
The key to making this holiday dating scenario work is to keep it simple. Don't try to be Martha Stewart and bake several different kinds of cookies, but stick to one, two or three flavors. Peppermint Fudge, Gingerbread, California Walnut Jewel Squares, and Sugar cookies that require decorating are some holiday cookies to start with.
Now every gentlemen isn't an Emeril Lagasse such as myself, and maybe you aren't the "baking type," so why not try creating cookies such as Chocolate Rum Balls, Ho-Ho Snowballs, Holly Cookies, Haystacks, and other cookies that require no baking at all. I would recommend making Gingerbread of Sugar cookies, as they require you to break out the cookie cutters, icing, and your creativity, for a couple of fun filled hours. Not to mention that icing could come in handy later in case you want to decorate a real-life gingerbread man.
Once the two of you are done baking, you have a lovely treat to eat, as you enjoy one others company and the perfect holiday movie. The Grinch anyone?!
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
I know all too well that Christmas shopping can suck the life out of this season. The traffic, crowded aisles, screaming children, and the long lines make for quite the adventure, but that doesn't mean that shopping for someone still can't be enjoyable.
Buying gifts for those you love amidst all of this insanity, actually adds to the fun of the holiday season. The festive displays, the holiday music, and the aromas of Christmas pastimes--all can turn any Grinch into one of Santa's helpers. Sure you can forgo the stores, and indulge in some online shopping, but trust me, it just isn't the same as in-store.
I'm sure you and your holiday beau probably have some last minute gifts to pick up, so why not do it together! You can help each other pick out gifts for friends, family, and coworkers, while taking in the sights and sounds of the holiday. If the two of you have been dating for a while, and have chosen to exchange gifts, this is the perfect time to drop hints on what you'd like him to gift you for Christmas.
And of course, after the two of you have built up an appetite from shopping--go home, order some takeout, wrap the gifts you've brought, and afterwards wrap up with one another with some much needed rest time and a little pillow talk.
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
Have you ever watched the Grinch in closed caption? Believe me when I tell you that it makes for one of the most fun filled holiday nights of your life, as the voice-over says some crazy ass shit.
Instead of going to the movies, why not cozy up on the sofa and watch a holiday classic with your man. Before the two of you meet, stack up on some movies, maybe some ones that you or your date have never seen, and watch them together. Make some hot chocolate, curl up under a huge fleece blanket and enjoy the warmth of each other's bodies as the holiday spirit illuminates throughout the room.
Holiday movies provide hours of entertainment because there are ones in every genre, and you cannot help but to smile at them, which is the perfect way to end a date.
Any Disney Christmas movie works, as it brings you back to the most innocent part of your life, your childhood. A Christmas Story, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, Home Alone, and the list of classics goes on.
GO SEE A PLAY
While I have never been a fan of plays, musicals or ballets, if my date was into it and wanted to see The Nutcracker, why not? It just means that I'm one step closer into cracking my nuts later, right? Just kidding! It's all about the romanticism and the tradition, which are two more reasons that make going to see it worth while.
If The Nutcracker isn't your thing, A Christmas Carol is the perfect alternative, which will be sure to lift you and your date's holiday spirit. If the city is too far away, look in your local newspaper and see if any of the high schools or colleges are putting on a performance of either showing. If you would rather travel out of state, say to the lovely New York (believe me there is nothing like Christmas in the city), find out what venues are presenting a holiday themed show, and make it a date.
VOLUNTEER
Yes, volunteer you lazy mofo!
Giving is what this season is all about, so why not make a date out of it. This date is perfect because it gives you a chance to see your man in a new light. You get to see how well he interacts with those who are less fortunate than himself. Does he throw up his nose at them? Is he disgusted by the way they look? Does he complain about everything?
Or is he a decent human being and do it with a smile on his face, humbled by the entire experience? At the end of the date, does he walk away from the experience feeling more appreciative of the life he lives? This is the ideal way to see if a man is "husband" material, and it will most certainly let you know if he is shallow, arrogant, outright selfish or a man with a heart of gold.
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NEW VIDEO: RICO LOVE "STRIP CLUB"
Platinum hit maker Rico Love is getting some good radio love for his song “They Don’t Know,” specifically for the line, "When I'm up in that pussy I be callin' you my bitch!" Now he premieres a music video for the provocative “Strip Club,” off his debut EP Discrete Luxury.
The songwriter/producer who started out as a rapper/singer is surrounded by beautiful women at his hotel, and shares his thoughts of turning the room into a gentleman’s club the way he has the ladies performing. Rico reminisces over all the dancers that have affected him over the years, and what he would do with them now.
Peep the NSFW black-and-white video below:
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MODEL SPOTLIGHT: ANTHONY WHITE OF VISION LOS ANGELES
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BREED IT RAW: LIL JODY AND HIS PHAT BOOTY FULFILL BAMM BAMM'S "ASS FETISH" [VIDEO]
This week Breed it Raw brings to you Ass Fetish! After filling his belly for Thanksgiving, Bam Bam had one more idea for something that needed a stuffing! Lil Jody’s pretty brown and round cakes were the perfect candidate for Bam Bam’s little “friend” to have some fun with.
Jody’s ass was the canvas for Bam Bam’s creamy load after this fiery fuck fest!
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DOMINIC FORD: TREY TURNER AND VALENTIN PETROV FLIP-FLOP [VIDEO]
Trey Turner is a dirty-talking power bottom in this scene. But he can't be kept on bottom for long. Pretty soon he wants to fuck Valentin Pertov's amazing ass, and Valentin can't wait for it. Then Valentin takes over again, plunging his huge Eastern European cock into Trey's huge ass. The action doesn't stop, and these two are amazing!
The action doesn't stop, and these two are amazing!
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SCHONESEELEN VIDEO: SHOW YA BOOTY
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DRED SCOTT SLAMS PATRICK KNIGHT'S BUBBLE-BUTT [VIDEO]
Originally, this scene starring one of my favorite porn stars Dred Scott was featured in Titan Media's Trespass--released back in 2002:
Later in the day, Patrick Knight spies Dred Scott and demands the return of his clothes. A ruggedly stern Scott insists that if Knight wants his clothes back, he needs to remove them from his body. Scott confidently raises his arms to draw Knight closer. The wrestling to regain what is his turns into a hardcore piston fuck by Scott. He drills Knight in every position his dick can slam. Knight, the once controlling dominant hunk, goes bottom up as he craves Scott’s drilling cock. Scott rides Knight’s muscular haunches with the pride of a lion and stares down the camera until firing off his explosive cum shot.
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11 BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT HIV AND AIDS BUSTED
In the quarter century since the world first learned about HIV and AIDS, our knowledge on how to fight it has improved by leaps and bounds.
But the myths have grown too. Here we bust 11 of the biggest.
MYTH: THE VERY WORSE THING YOU CAN DO IS HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX WITH SOMEONE WHO IS HIV POSITIVE.
BUSTED: Obviously you should use protection with an HIV positive partner. But if someone knows they are positive and are on drug treatment, the drugs are so good these days their infectiousness goes down by 96% making them less likely to pass on the virus.
Statistically, you are far, far more at risk if you have unsafe sex with someone who doesn’t know their HIV status.
They may think they are negative. But if they have just got the virus, perhaps after their last negative test a few weeks ago, they are at their most infectious.
This is why testing, and starting treatment, doesn’t just help your health but is a key way we can stop the spread of the virus. It’s also why always wearing a condom is your best line of defense.
MYTH: BEING HIV POSITIVE MEANS YOU CAN'T DO CERTAIN THINGS, LIKE NURSE OR PARENT.
BUSTED: There is no job you can’t do if you are HIV positive. And men and women with the virus can be parents to an HIV negative baby. In the UK there's less than a 1% chance of babies with an HIV positive mum getting the virus.
MYTH:I’VE HAD UNPROTECTED SEX WITH THE GUY AND NOT CAUGHT IT, SO HE'S SAFE.
BUSTED: You could contract HIV the first time you have unprotected sex or you could have sex without condoms 100 times and get away with it. The risks vary.
After all, if the person you are having sex with is prepared to not use a condom with you, what can make you sure he hasn’t done the same with other guys.
MYTH:I'M MONOGAMOUS, SO I'M NOT IN DANGER.
BUSTED: This one is going to cause a few rows between boyfriends. But sadly, more gay men contract HIV from their regular partner than do from sex with strangers.
MYTH:SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST IMMUNE.
BUSTED: This is true. But immunity is incredibly rare, less than a tiny fraction of 1% of the world’s population are immune.
And if you’ve already survived a shark attack, being struck by lightning and a red-back spider bite, your luck is bound to run out soon. In the absence of immunity, safer sex and condom use is a better bet.
MYTH:YOUNG GAY MEN ARE MOST AT RISK OF HIV.
BUSTED: Actually young gay men in their teens and early 20s tend to mostly have sex with each other and there are low levels of HIV in this group. If a young man has unprotected sex regularly with older guys, he will be at more risk, because gay and bi men in their later 20s, 30s or older are more likely to have HIV. More men aged over 50 contract the virus than teenagers.
So if you are a 19-year-old guy having unsafe, monogamous sex with your 19-year-old boyfriend, your risk level is low. The big reasons for encouraging young gay and bi men to wear condoms is to get them used to the habit and just in case – after all you never know who your boyfriend has had sex with before.
MYTH: BAREBACK SEX IS HOTTER.
BUSTED: This one is a judgment call. But you have to ask yourself, what matters more – who you are with and what you are doing, or the fact you are wearing a condom.
MYTH:HIV AND AIDS ARE THE SAME THING.
BUSTED: If you know this one is wrong, you would be shocked to find how many people believe they are the same thing, or that ‘an HIV diagnosis is a death sentence’.
Sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust just did research of people living with HIV and this came out as the biggest myth, heard by 63% of them.
HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The virus will cause AIDS, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, if you don’t realize you are HIV positive and take treatment. This condition is when your immune system is destroyed, allowing other infections and cancers to kill you.
But people who get diagnosed swiftly with HIV can take treatment so they never contract AIDS and have a normal life and normal lifespan.
MYTH: YOU CAN TELL WHEN SOMEONE IS HIV POSITIVE.
BUSTED: The Terrence Higgins Trust research revealed some of the oddest things people with the virus hear. Among them: ‘Does the treatment make you lose your hair?’ ‘Oh my God! No wonder you’re so skinny!’ ‘That’s impossible – you don’t look like you could have it.’
The virus itself doesn’t make you look any different and the drugs can stop you from getting AIDS and the infections which made people sick, and look sick.
Plus many gay and bi guys, in particular, respond to learning they are positive by taking more care of their general health, going to the gym and getting fit.
MYTH:HIV POSITIVE PEOPLE ARE TREATED JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.
BUSTED: They should be and they often are. But one in three people living with HIV still report they have encountered discrimination in the UK. And in the US research has shown stigma and shame are the biggest barriers to people starting treatment after being diagnosed as HIV positive.
MYTH: SCIENTIST ARE FIVE YEARS FROM A CURE FOR AIDS.
BUSTED: They may be. We hope they are. But they can’t possibly tell that. Nobody can.
Amazing research has been done into limiting HIV and eradicating AIDS by incredible people. The same is true of cancer, though, and we haven’t cured that yet. The breakthrough cure could be one of the things already in development or all of those could come to nothing and it could take 25 years – or more.
The stories scientists place in the media, promising a cure in five years, boost their academic reputation and get the research money rolling in. We shouldn’t be cynical about that, as without reputation building and cash, they’ll never find a cure. But we shouldn’t fall for it either.
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THE BUZZ NYC: HOW TO GET SOME ASS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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THUGBOY: ANACONDA AND SHOWS AND JERKS OFF HIS HUGE BLACK COCK [VIDEO]
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NEXT DOOR BUDDIES: NOAH RODS GETS FUCKED DEEP, SWALLOWS ALL OF RIDDICK STONE'S CUM IN "CASUAL ENCOUNTERS" [VIDEO]
Riddick Stone is stuck in the office late... again. Already beginning to wear down from his workload, the jealous phone call from his new wife is just too much to handle. What he needs is a release. Something totally different. Wild. Noah Rods cruises the internet for hookups every now and again, but has never responded to an ad until today, but there was something about Riddick's ad that told Noah to respond, so he did, and after a few exchanges, here he finds himself, in Riddick's office, with a blind fold on, and a stranger's hot breath against the back of his neck. As the stranger leads him to the shower, Noah realizes he will do anything Riddick asks.
I need Riddick inside of me, NOW! Enjoy...
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