Like all websites and apps, the gay dating platform is protected by Section of the Communications Decency Act of The legislation, passed in the early days of the internet, is known as one of the most important tech industry laws. But while Grindr is not legally obligated to moderate drug content on its platform, some experts say it would be relatively easy to do so.
While Grindr may not be policing drug activity on its app — real police are. There have been several examples in the past few years of men being arrested for selling illicit substances through the app. One of those men is Harold Gondrez, 67, a bisexual man from Manhattan who was arrested in July after selling crystal meth to an undercover New York Police Department officer he met on Grindr.
At first I asked him if he was a cop, and of course he said no. Then two weeks after the last sale, a whole team of police officers came to my apartment to arrest me. CATIE ensures that these resources, developed to help prevent the transmission of HIV, hepatitis C and other infections, are written and reviewed by health experts for content accuracy.
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Current Issue Back Issues Subscribe. Spring Print. What is PnP? How common is PnP in Canada? Significantly more: HIV-positive men Compared with gbMSM who do not participate in PnP, HIV-negative gbMSM who do participate in PnP are more likely to: participate in condomless anal sex with one or more partners 13 participate in more frequent receptive anal sex 14 participate in condomless anal sex with HIV-positive or unknown-status partners 13 participate in receptive condomless anal sex with an unknown-status partner 13 report having 11 or more new sexual partners in the past year 13 participate in group sex 13 Research suggests that some gbMSM are open to exploring activities during PnP that they have no intention of engaging in when sober.
Where should PnP programs be developed? What can service providers do to support guys who party? Start a community discussion: There is a lot of stigma around PnP and a reluctance to speak openly about it, so it may be hidden in many communities. Start an open, non-judgmental dialogue with men who PnP in your community to get a better idea of the issues around PnP: How big is the PnP community? What drugs are being used? What language do people who take part in PnP use?
What challenges are they facing? What supports do they need? Where are men meeting to PnP? Provide culturally informed or context-specific counselling and support: If they are offered a space to talk, men who PnP may be able to talk more openly about any problems they may be experiencing and will be less likely to withdraw into social networks that include only other men who PnP.
Provide accurate information: Men who PnP may need information on safer sex including safer fisting practices if appropriate and safer drug use and how to limit harms associated with using drugs in a sexual environment. They may also need access to accurate information about various drugs, their effects, drug interactions, and other risks associated with taking them.
Men who want to reduce or discontinue their drug use will need information to help with their decision and on how and where they can access support and treatment. While someone is under the influence of drugs during PnP it can be hard to gauge if they are agreeing to an activity, especially if they are so high they may not know exactly what is going on.
It is important for men to pay attention to the body language and level of consciousness of their partners during sex to ensure they are still enjoying the activity and have the ability to continue to consent to it. Remain sex positive: Any discussion of PnP in the gbMSM community must be open and accepting of diverse sexual interests and behaviours.
Men who PnP need to be supported as they define what works for them, without judgment on the kind of sex they are having. It can be difficult for men who have been involved in the PnP scene to have satisfying sex lives without drugs. They may require support and encouragement as they try to develop rewarding and intimate sexual contact without drugs. Safer sex and harm reduction tips There are a number of strategies for men who PnP that may help reduce HIV, hepatitis C and STI transmission: If men are using condoms during extended sex sessions with one partner, the condoms should be replaced regularly and lube should be regularly applied to reduce the risk of condom breaks.
A new condom should be used with each new partner. If condoms are not used, lube should be plentifully and regularly applied to help reduce irritation of the rectal lining and penis. Lube should also be plentifully and regularly applied for fisting. A new glove should be used for each fisting partner.
Also it is a good idea for individuals to take more than enough pills in a pill box to ensure they have a sufficient supply if a PnP session goes on longer than anticipated. There's no surefire proof that this is related to PnP, although PnP often combines meth and barebacking. Of course, there's no rule that you can't wear a condom during a PnP experience, but safety might not be first and foremost in your mind when you're under the influence of drugs, even if you stashed some in your back pocket with the intention of absolutely no-matter-what using them.
Some drugs commonly used in PnP situations are highly addictive. What might begin as a one-time great sexual experience could evolve into a long-term issue if it leads to more and more experimentation and partying. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. So does California Cornflakes.
H stands for heroin. By the time you read this list, it may already be outdated. One Google search will reveal a litany of Craigslist horror stories. But sometimes you can find good deals on slightly used furniture. What a dilemma! Check the person out online before you meet. It may reveal all kinds of details about them. Choose a big strong buddy who can fend off trouble.
If the post is well-written, includes photographs, a name, and a number, you might be okay. If any words, such as parTy, are spelled strangely, abort. Finally, note that Craigslist can be a great resource, but make sure to use it wisely and exercise caution and common sense.
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