Porn Surfing 101

Sexual Health

While there is a preponderence of health information available on the Web, don't act on medical advice unless you are confident in the source and - even then - only in consultation with your physician.

Here are some reliable sources of health information for gay men:
GayHealth.com has a comprehensive section on sexual health as well as general health concerns of gay men and lesbians. Its sponsors are, not surprisingly, the major drug companies.

The following are excellent sources of information on all aspects of HIV/AIDS:
Gay Men's Health Crisis
AEGIS (AIDS Education Global Information System)
The Body

AIDS and the Net

We believe that the stubbornly high HIV infection rates among gay men in North America are partially related to the ease of hooking up via chatrooms and personals websites for unsafe sex.

Many men do not know their current HIV status and make assumptions about their partners status; that is the main reason new HIV infections occur.

Bareback porn, depending on how it is presented, can also reinforce the message that condomless fucking has no health consequences. It does. Only by using a condom when fucking can you minimize your chances of contracting or passing on HIV. Please take care. 

Viagra, Cialis & Levitra Online

Internet pharmacies can save people time and money and the service has, in fact, been condoned by Consumer Reports. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that many Internet pharmacies are lawful enterprises that genuinely offer convenience, privacy, and the safeguards of traditional procedures for prescribing drugs.

There are, however, unethical sites that sell unapproved products or sidestep established procedures meant to protect consumers. Refer to the FDA's web page, Buying Medicine and Medical Products Online before considering a purchase.

We strongly advise you to consult with your doctor about the use of Viagra, Cialis or Levitra as they are not recommended for everyone.

Pricing: One-Two-Three

The pricing of online prescriptions vary widely, so shop around before making a purchase. It gets more complicated because there are three components to the final price; different pharmacies may charge separately for each component or combine them all in one flat fee.
The Physician's Consulting Fee
Erectile dysfunction drugs must be prescribed by a real doctor, regardless of whether you order online or not. You have to answer several health related questions which are then reviewed before the doctor approves the prescription. The consulting fee may be good for only a one time purchase, or it may last for several prescription repeats.
The Drug Cost
In addition to the consulting fee, you must - of course - pay for the actual drug.
The Delivery Charge
Delivery costs are usually around $20 for overnight courier.

Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are powerful medications which should be taken with caution. Never use poppers when using these drugs. Men with angina or active coronary artery disease should avoid these drugs. You should not take them if you are taking medications that contain nitroglycerin. Men with congestive heart failure or high blood pressure should use these medications with caution. Lower doses are often prescribed for men who are taking protease inhibitors for AIDS. If you fall into any of the above categories - and even if you don't - consult with your physican about the safe use of erectile dysfunction drugs.

Penile Enlargement Scams

Your cock is beautiful! Unless you've been diagnosed with the medical condition known as micropenis, your cock size is just fine. Sure, if you could just snap your fingers and have a bigger one, you might add an inch or two, but it just isn't that simple: most methods of penile enlargement are completely ineffective. That doesn't stop Internet charlatans from playing on the insecurities of men about their dick size: sex-surfers are constantly being bombarded with penile enlargement schemes.

Never fall for claims about pills or herbal concoctions that can make your cock bigger: they simply do not work. Websites that sell these products are frauds. Don't waste your money or your pride.

Urologists agree that exercises (known as jelqing), wearing penile weights or using vacuum devices will not lengthen the penis. Surgery to increase penis length is not endorsed by the American Urologic Association and should only be contemplated if your penis is less than three inches erect.
 

Mental Health - "Internet Addiction"

All pleasurable activities can be overdone and that goes for Internet use, particularly sex-related Internet use. In the late 90's some psychologists went so far as to label extreme usage as "Internet Addiction Disorder" (IAD).
Whether it is useful to label Internet overuse as an "addiction" is debatable. The impact of Internet use on your physical health, relationships and occupation is important, but the real issue is the underlying reason behind the excessive use.

Today few psychologists or psychiatrists would make "Internet addiction" a primary diagnosis, but would instead explore the underlying reasons for spending too much time online. If you or those close to you believe you are spending so much time online as to negatively affect other aspects of your life, ask your doctor for a referral to a counsellor.