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The BG Team 

Trevor is BananaGuide's founder. He holds a Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies, which partially explains the level of organization of BananaGuide. 

Trevor started working in Web design in 1996, while employed as a librarian at an Ontario government agency. Feeling unchallenged by his work he felt the time was right to try his hand at a new venture. His combination of information management and web design skills made an Internet-related career shift the obvious choice.

Knowing full well that the most reliable means of actually making a living would be by entering the adult market, the radical idea of a gay consumers' guide to web porn was conceived in late 1999 and BananaGuide went live in December, 2000.

Trevor leads the company and is editor-in-chief.

Steve (Trevor's partner in business and life) is responsible for site reviews.

Daryl is our intrepid blogger and social media maven.  

Terry is our technology specialist. 

BananaGuide is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. You can contact us through our feedback form. 

Site Reviews 
BananaGuide was the first gay site ever to provide thorough and honest reviews of gay membership sites. Since we first started doing so in 2000, the adult web has evolved and review sites are now commonplace. BananaGuide remains the leader in the field, providing the most detailed, honest and up-to-date reviews of better-quality gay porn sites.

News & Views 
In our blog BG covers not only amusing and titillating sex stories and porn gossip, but the seemingly endless attempts by government and right-wing religious leaders to censor the porn that you enjoy. We believe  this is part of our role as a pro-consumer and pro-porn advocate. 

Galleries 
For your pleasure, each day we post free galleries  from top quality membership sites. Enjoy!

Web Directory 
BananaGuide also has a very selective web directory of the better gay adult resources in several categories, from porn blogs to hook-up sites. 

Porn Surfing 101 
The Porn Surfing 101  section of the Web Directory is a consumer-oriented guide designed to help you navigate through the web of membership sites with as few hassles as possible. 

How BananaGuide makes money 
BananaGuide makes money in much the same way other free adult sites do. Membership sites pay commissions to sites that send customers their way. If you, after reading one of our site reviews, decide to join that site we will receive a commission.

It's in our interest to provide you with honest reviews because we want you to have a positive experience at any site we recommend and to continue to visit BananaGuide regularly.

Reviews of BananaGuide 
Response to BananaGuide has been overwhelmingly positive. Check out these reviews.

If you have a website, blog or social networking page, we'd really appreciate it if you would link to BananaGuide. Use any of these banners or widgets -- or just add a text link to www.bananaguide.com. Thanks!

RANDOM REVIEW WIDGET

The Random Review widget will display an image and brief description of one of the sites BananaGuide reviews. A new image displays when your page is refreshed. Paste the code in the box below into your site to get the widget working for you. An example is below.

<iframe src="http://bananaguide.com/randomReviewBadge.php" scrolling="no" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 161px; height: 361px;"></iframe>

... to make this ad appear on your site:

NEW REVIEWS WIDGET

The New Reviews tool displays a list of reviews that have been recently added to or updated by BananaGuide. Paste this code into a page on your site to display the widget, which you can see below.

<iframe src=http://bananaguide.com/reviewListForPartners.php?mode=0" scrolling="no" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 160px; height: 350px;"></iframe>

... to make this ad appear on your site:

Since its launch in December 2000, BananaGuide has received excellent reviews:

Cybersocket Web Awards 2001 - 2007

BananaGuide is proud to be a seven-time Cybersocket Web Awards nominee for Best Free Adult Site. BG was a runner-up for the award four years in a row; in 2005 we won Industry Choice in the category; the following year we won Surfers' Choice in the category.  

One of the Best Adult Sites

BananaGuide was named one of the Top 100 Adult Sites of 2005 by Cybersocket Web Magazine. This honor has also been bestowed upon us in subsequent years.
 
ManNet's Best of the Web 2001 & 2002
ManNet, a major DVD review site, conducted an annual random survey of its readers to determine the best in gay web erotica. In 2001, BananaGuide won out in the category of Best Overall Porn Information, News and Reviews. For 2002 we won Best Porn Info - Content (Text).  

Press Reviews

 "BananaGuide is just about the best gateway to sex on the Net."
- Jeff Dawson
Introduction to the "Sex" chapter of Gay & Lesbian Online (5th ed.; 2003)

 "If online gay porn were a city ... this would be your travel guide."
- Instinct (June 2001)  

"... a must visit for Web newbies who are interested in learning how to find and access quality gay erotica on the Internet."
- Unzipped Monthly (July 2001) 

  "... it's the love/brain child of Webmaster Trevor, who holds a Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies. Trevor cites himself as a 'civil servant,' an identification which no doubt encourages the kind of philanthropic, helpful attitude evident all over BananaGuide."
- AVN Online (September 2002) 

  "... an excellent resource, packed full of information, making your Internet search for the best as easy as just visiting the site."
- Badpuppy Magazine (August 2002) 
 
  "... unbiased reviews on commercial websites, exclusive articles with porn industry types .... and tons of other resources related to sex and the Net"
- fab #208 - The Internet Issue (Jan. 30 - Feb. 13, 2003) 

Web Site Reviews

  "This site has got all the information you will ever need to know in surfing the Web. Check out this one before you go anywhere else!!"
- Men on the Net 
 
  "... the same positive, pro-consumer approach that we try to take here at Jane's Guide."
- Jane's Guide 
 
  "... BG keeps the focus on you, the innocent (and banana-sporting) gay web surfer, and what you're likely to encounter (and how to best survive) your travels along the slippery Net porn highway ... So, head on over for a real meal, you wild 'n' crazy porno monkeys...You'll go ape for BananaGuide. (Sorry, couldn't resist)."
- Nightcharm  

Sites are scored out of 100. The total score may be one point higher or lower than the combined subscores because of internal subscore rounding.  

[updated March 2012]

BananaGuide believes porn producers must take all reasonable measures to protect their models from HIV and other STDs.  The use of condoms when fucking is still the best way to prevent HIV infection, on the set and off. However, with the advent of improved testing and treatments, more porn producers are choosing to film bareback scenes. 

Why does BananaGuide care?
Even with vastly improved treatments, HIV/AIDS remains a health threat. Though manageable with drugs, HIV is still incurable and can make for a lifetime of health complications. The use of condoms when fucking is the single most effective way to prevent  transmission of the virus during sex.

Do bareback producers take precautions to make sure models have the same HIV status?
There is no consistent policy among bareback producers for pairing models. Some try to use only models that are HIV positive; others try to use only models that are HIV negative. Some test their models with the most advanced tests available;  others just ask models what their HIV status is and take them at their word. While some studios may state that they have a screening or testing policy, there is no way to verify this, aside from the reputation of the producer within the industry. With all of these "ifs" it's simply impossible to gage the true risk level when we see condomless fucking onscreen.

Can't HIV testing screen out HIV+ models? 
The most common form of HIV testing detects antibodies that the immune system has created to combat the virus. But during the earliest phase of HIV infection the body's immune system has not kicked in sufficiently to produce antibodies at a detectable level. Therefore someone who is recently infected can test negative yet still pass the virus to his partner. Most people develop detectable antibodies approximately 30 days after infection; the vast majority of people (97%) have detectable antibodies within 90 days.

There are more sensitive (and expensive) tests that look for the genetic material of HIV itself (rather than antibodies.) These are known as PCR tests and they will produce a positive test result within 15 to 30 days of infection.

The long and the short of it is that -- even with the best tests available -- just because someone tests negative doesn't mean he is negative.

What if both models are HIV+
While many HIV positive men choose to have unprotected sex with partners they know are also HIV positive, the problem with bareback porn is that we have no way of knowing if this is actually what is happening onscreen. For model privacy reasons, studios never make a statement that their models are HIV+, though sometimes you can guess by the appearance of the models or the reputation of the studio.

Can watching porn affect people's attitudes or sexual behavior?
We think that individual attitudes and behaviors are affected by media, including entertainment; safer sex on the screen reinforces the idea that sex with condoms is hot. We believe producers have an ethical obligation to provide information to viewers about their screening methods and the risks of unprotected sex. 

Why does BananaGuide have bareback galleries?
In March, 2012 we started to publish the occassional bareback gallery. The main reason is that, with companies like Sean Cody, Corbin Fisher and Bel Ami now producting bareback scenes, it has become impossible to ignore this content; the disconnect between the solo and condom scenes that we were publishing and the bareback content found on these sites was becoming ridiculous.

While we do publish bareback galleries, we take a harm reduction approach, acknowledging the reality of HIV:
- the vast majority of our galleries are solo and condom
- bareback galleries are from producers that we trust are doing everything possible (short of using a condom)  to keep the situation safe;
- the gallery is placed in the last position of the several galleries we publish per day;
- there is no penetration shown in the main picture you see on the home page;
- galleries are labelled "Raw" in the title;
- the description starts with "Bareback" and continues with the most basic, unsensational wording possible; 
- the description is followed by a Notice that reminds our users of the importance of practicing safer sex.

What can I do?
Porn is market-driven. As a consumer be aware that your choices do make a difference. Even if you do enjoy viewing bareback porn, try not to write off all the other great porn available to you just because of a little latex. And, of course, have safer sex.

ABOUT THE SAFERATING

What does SafeRated mean?

SafeRated "High" - the site protect its models by using condoms in fuck scenes.

SafedRated "Medium" - the site carries third-party bareback content (ie plug-ins) or a small proportion of original bareback video scenes.

SafeRated "Low" - the site carries a significant amount of bareback video.

Do you take other types of higher risk sex, such as cumming in the mouth, into consideration?
All sex has some risk to it, but by far the highest risk sex is fucking without a condom. The SafeRating applies only to whether condoms are used during anal sex scenes.

Does the SafeRating affect the a site's review score?
No. The SafeRating is a separate rating and does not contribute to the total score out of 100 that we rank sites on.

BananaGuide.com
Untangled Web Inc.

All performers on this site are over the age of 18, have consented to being photographed and/or filmed and have signed model releases and provided proof of age.

Terms of Service Agreement

This Agreement constitutes your agreement with BananaGuide (an Untangled Web Inc. site) with respect to your use of the Service. You must agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement in order to become or remain an authorized user of the Service. As used in this Agreement, "we" and "us" means BananaGuide.

All persons accessing and/or subscribing to this site must be 18 years of age or older (21 where that is the age of majority) and in a jurisdiction that allows for the viewing of sexually explicit material.

You desire to view/receive sexually explicit material and that you do not consider nude adults engaged or not engaged in sexually explicit behavior with themselves, others or other materials to be obscene nor offensive.

You will not allow minors to view the material downloaded from the website and the materials you receive are for your own personal use and no other.

All pages within this web site are the property of BananaGuide and/or its affiliates or assigns. No portion of the materials on these pages may be reused, redistributed or republished in any form without the express written permission of BananaGuide.

Viewing, downloading or receiving sexually explicit materials does not violate the standards of your community, town, city, state or country.

The videos and images in this site are intended to be used by responsible adults as sexual aids, to provide sexual education and to provide sexual entertainment. The images and videos within this website depict real people and their behaviors when placed in fantasy situations. Any use of the terms “boy”, “boi” and “teen” is meant solely to reflect models 18 and over.

You are solely responsible for any false disclosures or legal ramifications of viewing, reading or downloading any material in this site. Furthermore, neither this website nor its affiliates will be held responsible for any legal ramifications arising from fraudulent entry into or use of this website.

From time to time, we may modify or otherwise amend this Agreement. Notification of any such changes will be posted on the Service.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between You, the subscriber/viewer, and BananaGuide, with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supercedes and cancels all other prior agreements, discussion, or representations, whether written or oral.

In case any of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision(s) hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision’s had never been included. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

BananaGuide.com
Untangled Web Inc.

Privacy Policy

What This Privacy Policy Covers

This policy covers how BananaGuide treats personal information that BananaGuide collects and receives. Personal information is information about you that is personally identifiable like your name and email address.

This policy does not apply to the practices of companies that BananaGuide does not own or control, including membership sites with which BananaGuide has an affiliate relationship.

Information Collection and Use

General

BananaGuide collects a valid email address when you register to comment on the BG Wire blog. We do not ask for any further identifiers beyond a username and password.

Like all websites, BananaGuide automatically receives and records information on our server logs from your browser, including your IP address, BananaGuide cookie information, and the pages you request.

BananaGuide may use information to customize the advertising and content you see and to improve our services.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

BananaGuide does not rent, sell, or share personal information about you with other people or nonaffiliated companies except to provide products or services you've requested, with your explicit permission.

Cookies

BananaGuide may set and access BananaGuide cookies on your computer.

Confidentiality and Security

We limit access to personal information about you to employees who we believe reasonably need to come into contact with that information to provide products or services to you or in order to do their jobs.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

BananaGuide may update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by by placing a prominent notice on our site.

1. You hereby certify that you are 18 years of age and older.

2. You understand that all publicly posted content is the sole responsibility of the person from which such content originated. You are entirely responsible for all content that you post on BananaGuide.com. BananaGuide.com does not control the content posted via the blog and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such content. You understand that by using the blog, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no circumstances will BananaGuide.com be liable in any way for any content, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any posted content.

3. You agree to not use the blog to:
a. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
b. impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to,
 BananaGuide.com official, forum leader, guide or host, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
c. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that you do not have a right to make available under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
d. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party;
e. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation, except in those areas that are designated for such purpose;
f. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; g. violate any applicable local, state, national or international law; h. "stalk" or otherwise harass another user.

4. You acknowledge that BananaGuide.com does not pre-screen content, but that BananaGuide.com shall have the right in their sole discretion to pre-screen, refuse, or move any content that is available via the blog.

When you surf the web do you discover intereresting things you think BananaGuide surfers would enjoy?

Become a BananaGuide What's Up? contributor to share your findings!

Here's how it works:

1) Register
If you are not already registered as a BananaGuide User, then register (click the Register link in the left column).

2) Find great stuff
We are looking for interesting articles on sex, politics, arts, culture, health and lifestyle.
We aren't looking for links to porn (we can find that ourselves!)

3) Contribute
When you want to contribute something you've found on the Web, just login and fill out the Contribute to What's Up? form. Your contribution will not appear instantly; it will be vetted first and then posted.

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