Franz and Manuel fistingFisting is a sexual practice in which a hand or forearm is inserted into the vagina or anus. Important aspects: Mehr with pleasure. If the hand is up their arse, they often HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C in the head. Because being HIV-positive makes it easier for them to get a co-infection. Here they explain how they enjoy their sex sessions with caution.
Franz doesn't like it when it's completely dark during sex. "I want to have enough light to see if there's a noticeable trace of blood on my glove." Franz is 56 years old, HIV-positive, a leather fan and Franz likes to fist. "I've become a few per cent more careful recently," says the man from Augsburg. Within three months, he has learnt from four good acquaintances that they have been infected with HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C were infected. "After that, I also went for a check-up as a precaution - out of turn." Franz gets tested for sexually transmitted diseases twice a year anyway, including a hepatitis C test. "But it was nothing," says Franz with relief.
Gay men with HIV are more likely to be infected with HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C than HIV-negative men. One possible transmission route: sex parties where the partners change frequently. Franz's impression: "It's a mixture of a fist and a fuck scene. If it goes on all night, it often doesn't stop at a fist. And minor injuries happen during FistsFisting is a sexual practice in which a hand or forearm is inserted into the vagina or anus. Important aspects: Mehr always."
Safety belt during the fist session
Manuel (30) from Berlin also likes to fist. He usually meets up with three fuckbuddies for a "session". He got caught in 2011: HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C - a typical co-infection, as Manuel is also HIV-positive. The treatment lasted a year. She had severe Side effectsSide effects are undesirable effects of a drug, vaccination or treatment that occur in addition to the desired main effect ... MehrBut it was effective: the viruses are gone, Manuel's doctor has just confirmed that he has "liver values to show off" again. But the intense experience remains in his mind. "Sex after hep is different to before," says the journalist. "When I start playing with new people now, I first see how they act," he reports.
"FistsFisting is a sexual practice in which a hand or forearm is inserted into the vagina or anus. Important aspects: Mehr is a sexual form of play where relaxation in the mind is important," says Manuel. "When FistsFisting is a sexual practice in which a hand or forearm is inserted into the vagina or anus. Important aspects: Mehr It's about the deep penetration of the partner and being filled inside," explains Manuel. "Whether the hand inside me is wearing a glove or not is not so important." The glove even creates a little extra moment of security - and helps you to relax.
"From HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C hardly anyone feels affected"
Manuel made no secret of his hepatitis C infection. The information was even written in his Gayromeo-profile. "The reactions were neutral," he recalls. "In the worst cases, my enquiries were kindly moderated." Only once was there a user who bombarded him with messages: "You are irresponsible! You're damaging the solidarity system! "But I wasn't the only victim," says Manuel. "There are always a few crazy people online."
Overall, the gay fetish community is rather indifferent to the increased risk of hepatitis C, as Franz has also observed. "From HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C hardly anyone feels affected. People say to themselves: With FistsFisting is a sexual practice in which a hand or forearm is inserted into the vagina or anus. Important aspects: Mehr I have nothing to do with it anyway," says Franz. And in contrast to HIV HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C can be cured. "You have to deal with HIV for the rest of your life," says Franz, who has been living with HIV for over 20 years. "As an HIV carrier, you're still more discriminated against in the scene."
No overt discrimination, but polite distancing - this is how most men react when they are confronted by HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr C experienced. However, Manuel believes that retreating is a crucial mistake. "You never find out how the infection happened and how you can protect yourself." And the other person misses out on the chance to tell you what they are going through. "Hepatitis C treatment is no walk in the park," emphasises Manuel. "Everyone has moments when they are struggling and need a hug or a listener." That's why Manuel urges: "Relax! Talk to each other. Educate yourselves." The exchange can enrich both sides. "Knowing what's going on gives you a sense of security. And this good feeling also helps you to have better sex."
If you would like to know what else to look out for when FistsFisting is a sexual practice in which a hand or forearm is inserted into the vagina or anus. Important aspects: Mehr to make sure it stays "safer", you can find out more on the I KNOW WHAT I DO campaign website. Here you will also find information on BDSM, group sex and pissing: www.iwwit.de/fetisch
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