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Gay health: Only 23% of the city's 100,000 women who have anal sex use a condom
By: John Howard
Women more likely to bareback than gay men
A new report by the New York City health department has revealed that women are much more likely than gay men to engage in unprotected anal sex.
A survey of the city's 100,000 women who have anal sex each year found that only 23% use condoms, compared to 61% of men who have sex with other men.
There was also a far lower rate of HIV testing compared with women who always use condoms during anal sex - 35% versus 63%, respectively.
Dr Thomas Farley, New York City Health Commissioner, said: "Many people are aware of the risk of HIV when men have sex with other men, but this report shows that a large number of women also are putting themselves at high risk through unprotected anal sex. For both men and women, the overall message is clear: Never engage in unprotected anal sex. Use a condom every time."
Women more likely to bareback than gay men
NYC women more likely to bareback than gay men
A new report by the New York City health department has revealed that women are much more likely than gay men to engage in unprotected anal sex.
A survey of the city's 100,000 women who have anal sex each year found that only 23% use condoms, compared to 61% of men who have sex with other men.
There was also a far lower rate of HIV testing compared with women who always use condoms during anal sex - 35% versus 63%, respectively.
Dr Thomas Farley, New York City Health Commissioner, said: "Many people are aware of the risk of HIV when men have sex with other men, but this report shows that a large number of women also are putting themselves at high risk through unprotected anal sex. For both men and women, the overall message is clear: Never engage in unprotected anal sex. Use a condom every time."
