[Irenic]

It’s just so hip, gets you an extra scoop of attention and affords you a special bludgeoning weapon.

Yaaaay.

[Steve_Seattle]

"It’s just so hip, gets you an extra scoop of attention and affords you a special bludgeoning weapon."

I think that's a big part of it. Also, gay sex is by nature non-procreative, which fits the mindset and the pocketbooks of many young people.