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Undetectable: Fear, Filters And Grindr
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The senior health innovation strategist for Hornet reflects on HIV disclosure in dating apps.
Recently, what’s perceived as an HIV filter option on Grindr has caused controversy and discussion among gay men. This development has left people understandably distressed as they worry that it allows the filtering out of HIV-positive guys. But I think we are missing the bigger issue. It’s not just about the existence of the filter but it’s about why men feel the need to use such a filter in the first place.
Filtering is simply an act of ignorance and fear. Avoiding someone who knows that they are HIV-positive is a bad strategy for staying negative. The science is overwhelmingly clear: if someone is undetectable, meaning the amount of virus in the blood is so low it can’t be detected, it’s virtually impossible for the virus to be transmitted. Furthermore, there are still plenty of very effective options for protecting yourself from HIV, such as condoms, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if you don’t want to rely on the undetectable status of someone else.
We must encourage gay men to take control and make informed choices about the risks they are willing to take. It’s bad science and simply doesn’t work to eschew poz guys while taking risk with guys who might think they are negative. Someone may believe they are HIV negative but actually be undiagnosed as HIV positive and have a very high viral load. Prevention is about understanding risk and what options you are comfortable taking to prevent HIV while also pursuing pleasure and intimacy.
Part of the ongoing problem is that a large part of the gay male community still doesn’t fully understand what the word “undetectable” means. A wide scale community education project about undetectable and what it means to our daily lives and sexuality hasn’t materialized, aside from the U=U, Undetectable equals Untransmittable grassroots movement.
There have been tremendous advancements in HIV science in the past few years but much of it hasn’t been successfully conveyed to the general public. Results from HPTN 052, the study that demonstrated that the risk of transmission was decreased by 96 percent if one is undetectable, was recognized as the “Breakthrough of the Year” in 2011. Yes, over five years ago. Recently, the results from the PARTNER study reported that there were zero transmissions between mixed status gay and straight couples engaging in condomless sex.
The “HIV filter” prompted community debate but gay men’s issues with HIV are not unique to Grindr. Fear and ignorance about HIV and undetectability stretches to all corners of the internet. Other apps, like Hornet and Scruff, have taken a more constructive approach to dealing with undetectable and treatment as prevention. In fact, Hornet doesn’t allow an HIV filter but provides the option for poz mean to search for other poz men and foster a sense of community.
Facts are the best remedy for ignorance. Our community has done a relatively good job of educating people about the facts of PrEP. Almost every major HIV organization has invested in PrEP education efforts for various communities vulnerable to HIV. We should be able to invest the same community education efforts around what it means to be undetectable.
Fear of HIV is insidious and often irrational. As young gay men culture and religion taught us to fear our sexuality and our desires. On top of that, few of us can conceive of a time when gay sex wasn’t connected to disease. Add in 30 plus years of fear-based HIV prevention messages, and it’s no wonder so many gay men are gripped by fear around sex.
This epidemic over 35 years old. It’s our history, our culture, and our politics. It is incidental to our lives. Living in fear is agonizing and exhausting. No one should have to live that way. We can do better for our community.
We can avoid the facts or we can choose to educate ourselves about the latest science. We can filter poz guys or we can engage in meaningful conversations with one another about HIV. We can create more and more barriers to keep us apart or we can choose to bring people together to improve our health and strengthen our community.
Alex Garner is the senior health innovation strategist for the gay dating app Hornet. He lives with HIV and has worked for more than 20 years in HIV and gay men’s health. This article was originally published on The Huffington Post.
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There are already several good answers for your question “What does “into” mean on Grindr?”
However, a critical point being missed is context. While the majority here seem to indicate that in the context of Grindr itself, “into” is going to usually be interpreted as what you enjoy doing sexually. But doing so completely ignores the context of the sentence in which the word appears.
By that I mean, if the individual asks “What are you into?” it would generally be met with the response of what sexual preferences the responder has. However, if the asking individual requests “What kinks are you into
There are already several good answers for your question “What does “into” mean on Grindr?”
However, a critical point being missed is context. While the majority here seem to indicate that in the context of Grindr itself, “into” is going to usually be interpreted as what you enjoy doing sexually. But doing so completely ignores the context of the sentence in which the word appears.
By that I mean, if the individual asks “What are you into?” it would generally be met with the response of what sexual preferences the responder has. However, if the asking individual requests “What kinks are you into?” the context is changed a bit and should then be answered with the sexual preferences outside of usual sex practices for the respondent. Both of those are still sexual in nature, but require different answers.
The situation and the response are modified completely if the individual asks “Are you into table seating at comedy clubs?” While you are still answering on a web application that is commonly used to put together trysts, this individual is asking what your preference might be if you were invited to a comedy club, not if you would consider having sex at a table with seats in a comedy club (Yes, for you Grindr enthusiasts who think this question would never come up on your feed, it could, and yes, he is probably asking you if you would have sex in such a setting. That’s beside the point).
Let me just say, you are probably wise to consider context of the ask before you determine its meaning.
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“Into”, when used as a state, means involved in. It’s a very broad term, relating to things outside grindr and outside personal relations even.
You can be “into” the stock market. “Into” medicine. “Into” meth or heroin. Means you’re involved with these things.
It’s also used to indicate that you want to be involved in a thing. “I’m into math”. “I’m into ecstasy”.
So, if you say you’re “into” a thing on grindr, you mean you like being involved in or with it. Some apps have questionnaires when you start up, and they ask what you like as “into:”. Your answer to that should be what you like to get in
“Into”, when used as a state, means involved in. It’s a very broad term, relating to things outside grindr and outside personal relations even.
You can be “into” the stock market. “Into” medicine. “Into” meth or heroin. Means you’re involved with these things.
It’s also used to indicate that you want to be involved in a thing. “I’m into math”. “I’m into ecstasy”.
So, if you say you’re “into” a thing on grindr, you mean you like being involved in or with it. Some apps have questionnaires when you start up, and they ask what you like as “into:”. Your answer to that should be what you like to get involved in or who you like to be involved with, depending on the context of the question.
In all honesty, there is nothing I could add to the excellent septet of answers you had received by the time of my writing. As an amateur linguist, even had I never heard of Grindr, I would have been able to inform that “into” (or “down for” in one of the presumably-merged answers) has since the 1970s at least meant “interested in, or engaging in, a particular activity, scene, etc.”.
For the record, and just so any others out there (if such there be) not feel total unicorns, I am probably one of the last gay men alive who has never used Grindr, never even seen it live.
In all honesty, there is nothing I could add to the excellent septet of answers you had received by the time of my writing. As an amateur linguist, even had I never heard of Grindr, I would have been able to inform that “into” (or “down for” in one of the presumably-merged answers) has since the 1970s at least meant “interested in, or engaging in, a particular activity, scene, etc.”.
For the record, and just so any others out there (if such there be) not feel total unicorns, I am probably one of the last gay men alive who has never used Grindr, never even seen it live.
Yes, I know what it looks like (from TV, movies, YouTube videos and Netflix) and yes, I am familiar with it from endless mentions in those sources as well as in the queer and straight news media, and also a surprising number of straight male comedians' ranting bits about how lucky gay men are.
It can technically just mean "what are you interested in," like movies or board games, but who are we kidding? Grindr may market itself as a dating app, but everyone knows that the vast majority of guys on it are looking for sex. If he asks you what you're into, he's asking about your kinks and sexual interests. Ditto if it's in the profile section. Most guys probably want to know if you're top, bottom, or versatile; if you're vanilla or into leather, s & m, rubber, etc; if you do anal and/or oral; and what kinds of guys you prefer.
Why do bottom guys on Grindr and Scruff care less about coronavirus compared to the top ones?
How do you get 90% of people on Grindr to reply to your messages?
It feels like bottoms and cocksuckers are looked down upon on Grindr. Why is that?
I am 15 years old and gay. I used to have a Grindr account but I haven’t hooked up. How can I stop the urge to download it again?
The answer just below mine basically sums it up, but simply, it is a sexual enquiry! The enquirer, usually a male, is asking what fetishes and whatnot you are ‘into’. Bondage? Role playing? Dressing up, or you just a square? Now, what would Santa reply to that question??
Hi Eoin, thanks for the question. Ah, back to the Grind(r). This site is a user favorite for so many gay dudes. Alas, here it is. Your question: what does “into" mean on Grindr?
Eoin, I believe most people use “into" to mean what does one male prefer sexually in their interactions with another male. In other words, what do you get into, when it comes to sex? Top, bottom or verse? Oral, anal or both?
That's generally the assumed meaning of “into" on Grindr and similar sites. Thanks for the question and be safe on Grindr.
Thanks for the A2A. I, wasn't going to answer since there's nothing that I can add, that hasn't already been mentioned. Although, I will say.. I am surprised by how people perceive ‘into’ as, ‘what do you like sexually?’ If sex is what one is looking for than, Yes. But, where as some aren't looking for sex ‘into’ can mean.. What do you like to do for fun? What kind of music are you into? What things interest you? Guess it all depends on the subject at hand and previous conversation has been.
Do you mean, what are you into……as in kinks?
If so then it means you like things such as:
__________________________________________
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Things like that are what some people are “into” they are different peoples kinks.
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What does “into” mean? Well I can only assume that “into” is normally used to ask questions such as….
Which animal are you obsessed with?
Oh wait. I’m not quite sure about the last one… might be too out there.
Your tastes and interests. Examples:
"I'm into leather. I'm into beefy guys."
This is a pretty common use of the word "into" and has been since the 1970s: "I'm into vegetables. I'm into jogging."
If someone is asking you "Into?" they're asking you what you're into -- what you like, what you're looking for.
It means what a person likes or prefers, as in type of person, sexual stuff etc. But then if you’re using Grindr you’ll be looking for sex, so please do yourself a favour and carry condoms and use them, Wising up on the need for safe sex will be the best thing you ever did. Google safe gay sex. Also, use common sense and gut instinct when you’re meeting strangers. Always meet in a public space and avoid their car or home until you are acquainted better. Your personal safety must be paramount over a quick ‘how’s your father’ that goes terribly wrong. Good luck.
“Down to _ _ _ _,” “I Enjoy” Under some conditions - will do for kicks and grins”, “I find it difficult to survive happily without experiencing this on occasion”, “even: “I’m gonna tell you I’m into this but I reserve every right to decide on a dime that this is the most depraved scenario ever conceived and want nothing more to do with you now that we’ve actually broached the subject” - - - take your pick ♀️☺
I’m not on that Grindr so I really couldn’t tell you. I know that some platforms have their own meanings or different “languages” amongst users, but I can’t see “into” meaning something totally different.
It probably just means they like something. An example would be “I’m ‘into’ jazz music.” would mean “I ‘like’ jazz music.”
My husband is using grindr app. What should I do?
How many times do attractive guys get rejected (no replies) on Grindr/ Planet-Romeo/ Scruff/ Hornet before hooking up?
How do I look up a profile on Grindr?
Why do bottom guys on Grindr and Scruff care less about coronavirus compared to the top ones?
How do you get 90% of people on Grindr to reply to your messages?
It feels like bottoms and cocksuckers are looked down upon on Grindr. Why is that?
I am 15 years old and gay. I used to have a Grindr account but I haven’t hooked up. How can I stop the urge to download it again?
What's your worst experience using Grindr?
Why is Grindr only used by gay men?
Why is the gay community still actively hooking up on apps like Grindr even in the middle of social distancing for COVID-19?
I’m gay and I use an app called “Grindr” to connect with other gay men. I met someone, liked him, went over to his place and we had sex. But I saw a pic of him with a woman and a little girl. He had told me he’s single. Did he lie? What should I do?
My husband is using grindr app. What should I do?
How many times do attractive guys get rejected (no replies) on Grindr/ Planet-Romeo/ Scruff/ Hornet before hooking up?
How do I look up a profile on Grindr?
Why do bottom guys on Grindr and Scruff care less about coronavirus compared to the top ones?
How do you get 90% of people on Grindr to reply to your messages?
It feels like bottoms and cocksuckers are looked down upon on Grindr. Why is that?
I am 15 years old and gay. I used to have a Grindr account but I haven’t hooked up. How can I stop the urge to download it again?
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