October 1, 2010

Dealing with Disease-Free Dummies

Why do so many gay men feel the need to say things, like, disease-free, no bugs, super clean, UB2?

Saying these things reeks of ignorance and insensitivity. Yet these words are more than commonplace online. Makes me wanna scream, then open up a can of whoop ass on somebody's head. But I know better.

Instead I ask, HIV-Neg Guys: Must You Hurt My Feelings? And to those who just don't get it, I have a cup of patience and try to explain Why the Term “Disease-Free” Hurts My Feelings. Here's hoping somebody's listening.