A form of guy-to-guy masturbation where two men rub their penises together.

True. Studies have shown that both opposite-sex and same-sex couples with a television in their bedroom may have up to 50% less sex than couples who do not. Ideally, you should remove all screens from your bedroom (yes, that includes your phone and iPad) and reserve the bedroom for sex and sleep.

All of the above. Some sex therapists suggest that having sex more often can help guys become more aware of their bodies and their sexual responses. Similarly, practicing techniques like “start-and-stop” and “edging” to maintain a high level of arousal while delaying ejaculation can help guys last longer. Finally, condoms may decrease sensitivity and so allow guys to play longer before reaching orgasm

A form of guy-to-guy masturbation where one guy inserts the head of his penis into the foreskin of his partner and then the foreskin is used to masturbate the heads of both penises.

Herpes. There are vaccines against the human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes genital and anal warts plus anal cancer, as well as against hepatitis A and hepatitis B, two viruses that can damage your liver. In Ontario, the hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines are free for all men who have sex with men, and the HPV vaccine (Gardasil-9) is free for men who have sex with men aged 26 and under. There is no vaccine for herpes.

False. Some sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics. In these cases, it is important to take all the medication prescribed and for the full duration of treatment. Other sexually transmitted infections like herpes and the human papilloma virus (HPV) cannot be cured. There are medications though for herpes that can help prevent outbreaks, shorten the duration of an outbreak when it happens, and reduce the chances of transmitting herpes to your partners.

All of the above. Sex is great exercise! It burns roughly 5 calories a minute and is a great way to get in some cardio. Guys who report an active and satisfying sex life are more likely to have improved cardiovascular function, and less likely to have a heart attack. Furthermore, endorphins released during sex and ejaculation provide pleasure and an increased sense of wellbeing. Lastly, studies have shown that men who ejaculate more often are less likely to develop prostate cancer.

When a guy slides his penis into another guy’s ass before putting on a condom as a form of foreplay. While this may be exciting, it is important to remember that pre-cum contains HIV. While much less risky than fucking without a condom, there is still some risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections when dipping.

Erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction, that is difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, is the most common sexual problem reported by all men including gay guys. While erectile dysfunction is not limited to older guys, it does become more common as men age. By the time guys are in their 40’s, about 40% report difficulty getting an erection and this number increases to 70% by age 70. A number of things can contribute to erectile dysfunction including depression, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, medications, and drug use among others so talk to your doctor. As you probably know, there are medications like Viagra and Cialis that can help.

False. Symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) are not always obvious, and they may not even be present. In fact, in men, some STIs are actually asymptomatic more often than they are symptomatic. For example, Chlamydia and gonorrhea in the throat rarely if ever cause symptoms such as sore throat. Even in the rectum, Chlamydia and gonorrhea only cause symptoms about 15-30% of the time. This is why it’s important to get tested regularly in case you have an STI without knowing it.

All of the above. Syphilis can cause a wide range of symptoms. During the early stages of infection syphilis can cause a painless sore on the penis, around or in the anus, or even in the mouth depending on the type of sexual contact that occurred when it was transmitted. During the secondary stage, people most often develop a rash but can also have a sore throat, fever, swollen lymph glands, headaches and more. Syphilis can even affect your vision and hearing. If untreated, 15% of people will develop late stage syphilis which may include heart disease, dementia, and nerve damage making it difficult to walk.