There is another factor that figures into the unsafe sex equation -- Communication. Specifically, it is the lack of communication that takes place in the chance or anonymous sexual encounter.

In the world of Cruisingforsex, many of our sexual encounters fall into the category of chance or anonymous encounters. We don't know the other person on a personal basis. We cruise for anonymous sex with complete strangers who are cruising for anonymous sex just like us. What little communication that does take place between us is probably about what kind of sex we are seeking at that moment. Our focus is on getting off ourselves or getting the other guy off right then and there. HIV status?

The HIV status of the other person is probably the least likely subject (if ever at all) to come up during a chance or anonymous sexual encounter. If you are cruising a hot looking guy at your favorite cruising location, our focus is on the sex both cruisers are seeking out. There is no exchange of names and other personal information before, during, or after the anonymous sex. It is typical "Wam-Bam-Thank You-Man" sex and we move on to our next encounter. This scene is played out in the world of the cruiser on a minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, day-by-day, and year-by year basis.

Unfortunately, this is the sexual encounter scene for many men out there. The participants are many. That good looking guy who offers his ass to be fucked unprotected (bareback) is a prime candidate for contracting the HIV if he has not already acquired the HIV previously from another chance encounter sometime in the past. The guy who will willingly unbuckle and unzip his trousers at the drop of a hat, without so much as thinking about protection for himself or his partner, is a prime candidate for contracting the HIV.

Unfortunately, this is the world of the cruiser despite our best efforts to inform and educate ourselves about the HIV and AIDS. Ignorance of the facts does play a role in the spread of the HIV. Lack of education also plays a role. But, ignorance and lack of education alone does not take into account the fact too many men are choosing to engage in unsafe sex when they know and understand the consequences of the risks they are taking. Sadly and tragically for those who have unsafe sex, the consequences of risk have no immediate impact on their lives. HIV statistics have little or no value to anyone caught up in the moment of getting off with another chance encounter at their favorite cruising spot.