How erectile dysfunction drugs may be helping in the transmission of HIV in homosexuals

“According to the results of a recent one-year study, 18 percent of Boston men seeking treatment for a new sexually transmitted disease said they used Viagra during the preceding month. Nearly 8 percent had used crystal meth, and 10 percent had used Ecstasy, a drug that makes users feel euphoric.

But Mayer said he is uncertain whether drug companies would embrace his idea of advertising the health risks for men who use erectile dysfunction drugs in combination with other substances.

”I think there is a real reticence on the part of these companies to do this kind of advertising, because they don’t want their drugs to be perceived as ‘gay’ drugs. But in reality, I think this data says they are,’ Mayer said.” (via the Health Business Blog)