KeepItReal

Like you, I came into adulthood when HIV was a death sentence. Today, there are all kinds of wonderful medications that can help manage the disease. But management isn't a cure - I agree that it is important to remember that and consider your responsibility to your partners. People have short memories - many here may disagree with us, but playing safe is everyone's responsibility - especially now that STD infection rates are rising, almost everywhere and drug resistant strains are showing up routinely.

Work sent me to Europe for a few days. Arrived in Barcelona today and heading to Thermas. Wish me luck! 😉

Bonus points awarded for citing the Golden Girls! 😉 As that great philosopher, Van Wilder said: "Don't be a fool...wrap your tool!"

I may have a new hobby! (Well, that is until the whole thing comes crashing down and the SEC halts trading!)

I found this YouTube video. A good reminder that there are always those coming up with new scams and that you should remain mindful of the culture when traveling. Posting this in the Asia forum, but it is universal... https://youtu.be/feNzw6QrSPA

Thank you for the informative post. I didn't realize Grindr had a boost button. Even without it I had lots of fun in Southern Africa during a recent trip. Will remember it for next time!

I am very pro-sex workers and pro-science. The problem is that both of those things are often misunderstood (sometimes intentionally). Of particular concern when it comes to both is the new trend of doxy pep / casual use of anti-biotics - especially when I read articles like this. https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/super-gonorrhea-rate-quickly-triples-in-china-now-40x-higher-than-us/

However, it's not surprising. Russia always acts only through blackmail, threats and assassinations. Fixed it for ya and includes the receipts! Blackmail: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/feb/22/russia-ukraine-war-live-latest-news-updates-avdiivka-volodymyr-zelenskiy-vladimir-putin Threats: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-russia-ready-nuclear-war-not-everything-rushing-it-2024-03-13/ Assassinations: https://apnews.com/article/russia-kremlin-enemy-navalny-prigozhin-litvinenko-skripal-958c2ed6b8d60ecc4f64092fc1f9ceb5

Isn't there an old saying about how there is a suckered born every minute?

Stay safe everyone! 😁

To quote a diva: Haters gonna hate!

Is it me or are the "Americans are terrorists and the root of all evil" things being posted in multiple threads reaching spam levels??

Holy dancing cossacks! Could this thread get any weirder?

Really? 🤨

Is there an echo in here??

Consider: there are things worse than death. Regardless, my thoughts and prayers with the families of the victims.

Did you mean: Russia is a country of lies, propaganda and murders

This from a guy who wears white after labor day. Clearly his judgment should be called into question! 🤭

Well, now I feel a little neglected- nobody had ever offered me drugs on my visits!!! 😋😉

If you are an adult you only receive 2 shots, not 3. At least that is what my doctor told me.

Why create a new thread? Continuing an existing thread provides continuity, context and makes it easier when a member runs a search since you don't have to comb through multiple threads.

Start here... https://www.gayguides.com/forums/topic/35004-lisbon-portugal/

Oh please. Let's keep it real. https://youtu.be/jaYI1cxUE1o Enough said.

Just returned from a great trip to Southern Africa. Visited Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique and South Africa. South Africa was the only place I saw any action. Cape Town wasn't as much fun as I expected - lots of foreigners from Europe but not a lot of local guys to be found on the hookup apps. Johannesburg was a different story, a few guys actually had "rent boy" in their profiles. No doubt about what they are about - moved the conversation to Whatsapp to stay out of trouble with the Grindr police. Had some really fun moments with two guys in the Johannesburg/Pretoria area. Although Uber is available, Bolt is the preferred means of transport locally - much cheaper too. Both guys were just my type - muscular, ripped, fun and friendly. Less than US$50 for companionship, transport and generous tip. Left very happy. 😁

Dear @Kostik why don't you try realpolitik for a change - you may find it insightful.