Survey Focuses On Condom Use

A new survey by the makers of Trojan-brand condoms shows that gay men ages 18-24 are keenly aware of the protections offered by condom use but don't always put that knowledge into practice. The survey, called "Are We a Condom Nation?" showed that 84% of sexually active gay men agree it's smart to have condoms on hand but that only 45% agreed with the statement "Most people my age regularly practice safer sex." About 63% of the gay survey respondents said they always ask their sex partners about sexually transmitted diseases, and about 56% say they regularly look for information about safer and responsible sex. But 33% of the sexually active respondents say they are not worried about getting an STD, despite knowing that certain behaviors may put them at risk for them.