Undesirable Gay men takes risky sexual behavior
Monday, December 01, 2008
This study is among the first to examine the link between sex and mental health of gay men. According to a new research out of the University of Toronto, gay men who are not considered sexually desirable (or unattractive) are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior.
Adam Isaiah Green, Assistant Professor of Sociology found that young, white, middle-class men are considered much more sexually desirable than men who are racial minorities, over 40 and poor. The author also learned that for gay men, being considered sexually undesirable can have serious health consequences ranging from psychological issues to risky sexual behavior.
Further, the research found that undesirable gay men face stigmatization, avoidance and outright rejection, which can lead to depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse. It also highlighted cases whereby undesirable gay men will forego safe-sex discussion and, in some cases, condom use, in the context of sex with a more attractive partner.
Source: University of Toronto
Adam Isaiah Green, Assistant Professor of Sociology found that young, white, middle-class men are considered much more sexually desirable than men who are racial minorities, over 40 and poor. The author also learned that for gay men, being considered sexually undesirable can have serious health consequences ranging from psychological issues to risky sexual behavior.
Further, the research found that undesirable gay men face stigmatization, avoidance and outright rejection, which can lead to depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse. It also highlighted cases whereby undesirable gay men will forego safe-sex discussion and, in some cases, condom use, in the context of sex with a more attractive partner.
Source: University of Toronto
Labels: Research
1 Comments:
Well yeah thats pretty obvious ..in the straight community as well
01 December, 2008
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