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[–] dumbass@leminal.space 7 points 3 weeks ago

Because we be fuckin all the time down under!

[–] MantisToboggon@lazysoci.al 7 points 3 weeks ago

You all are freaks!

[–] besselj@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Only until they are extinct which shouldn't be too far off now.

[–] No1@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Well, STI's are pretty stiff and are a harsh ride.

You could try a WRX instead...

[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

While specific populations — including men who have sex with men (MSM)

I see the mainstream media are doing some.. rebranding

[–] EmilyIsTrans@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm assuming they're using that term because it's more accurate/inclusive than "gay", since it includes bisexual men too

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You are correct, but I believe MHLoppy was just making a joke about how 'MSM' is also an abbreviation for 'Mainstream Media'.

[–] EmilyIsTrans@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

😆 Don't worry, I nearly posted a similar reply myself

[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 6 points 3 weeks ago

Haha, yeah that's what I was getting at - maybe need to leave a stronger clue next time 😅

[–] vividspecter@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago

Here's a link to the systematic review referenced in the article, although more about testing than the infection increase.