Gay Online Dating

Gay online dating is now more popular than ever. It is a great way to meet people, but can also pose more risks than conventional methods. A recent study by the Los Angeles Department of Health found that up to two-thirds of men who meet online are infected with HIV.

Some online dating sites are trying to do their part to help this problem. Manhunt.com is fighting the ongoing STD crisis by including a "partner notification system" which is currently active in twenty states. This system works with the states’ local health departments and alerts members if they have been put at risk for specific STDs so they can be tested. If a man is HIV positive, he also has the option of including it in his personal profile. Manhunt.com also has links to a lot health related sites so that gay men can learn more about protecting themselves.