Very embarrassing post to make - but I have recently accepted that I’m gay and want to begin a bit of sexual exploration. For context, I’m 30M, and a virgin (lot of trauma and healing done in the last few years, from body dysmorphia to internalized homophobia). Finally feel ready to explore the world.

My question is: how can I have safe sex / protect myself? Are there blogs/websites with tips I can explore?

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Congrats and welcome to the best part of your life ahead. We all have our own journey.

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Get prep, doxypep, and an MPox vaccination.

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I would not suggest asking for having safe sex advice from an online forum lol but you do you boo. I am aware of the testing which I already said, but sites like HIS and other sites are quite loose with those requirements but sounds like you are aware of that.

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Definitely find a therapist too! It’s a lot to process and it is good to find a safe space to talk through all of it. I found group really helpful as I came out too.

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It’s just sex, OP. I mean just find someone to do it and then just do it. I’ve never been one for empathy, but your post makes it sound like you’re rather hung up. I’m assuming you’re a biological male, so if you hook up ask someone his status (everyone now who is HIV + is undectable anyway—including my partner, and I’m HIV-). And I take prep. My point here is: good on your part, but don’t think you can interview people and expect to hook up. I don’t know what your body dysmorphia is about, but—and this is what I’m going to end with: if you’re going out to bars, that’s one thing, but if you’re going online, be careful. Especially if you’re going to share this with potential partners.

Yeah…you do have a point. I guess when I used to hook up with random people I always had some connection with them and knew they were quality people (like my partner whom I met in a bar) not trash (with a couple of exceptions). But it is true that there is a lot of garbage out there.

Condoms are always a good option too.

And you don’t have to be in a rush to do anything. Take your time. Don’t do anything that makes you uncomfortable. There is no right or wrong way to approach this.

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