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84% Drop In Casual Sex Improves HIV Outcomes?

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Gay and bisexual men in Australia adhering to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are having less casual sex, which is offering hope for a reduction in new HIV and sexually transmitted infections.New research published in the Journal of AIDS (JAIDS) by the University of New South Wales’ Kirby Institute reveals a steep 84% drop in casual sex had by gay and bisexual men in Australia since the start of the pandemic and introduction of physical distancing measures in the country from March 2020.In April around 940 participants in an ongoing study were asked questions about changes in their sexual behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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