RyanCarey comments on Quantified Risks of Gay Male Sex - Less Wrong

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Comment author: RyanCarey 24 August 2014 07:01:05AM *  1 point [-]

This is great data. Now, it would be great to add some interpretation, either in a conclusion paragraph, or in a comment.

My interpretation is: "The prevalence of STDs in MSM is high, including 13% for HIV, especially considering their substantial impact on quality of life. If you're having anal intercourse, even if you're using a condom consistently, the associated risk is orders of magnitude higher than the risk from unprotected oral sex. Choice of sex act and testing your partner seem like relatively reliable ways to reduce risk"