Don't downplay the delusion aspect of the thing. These people pooh-pooh self-control and are willing to see some of their ilk go to an early grave (via failed condoms, for starters) in order to keep the sexual revolution "alive and well."
And let us not forget the "gifter" and "bug chasers"
Speaking of the bizarre and dysfunctional aspects of the homosexual lifestyle, does anyone know what has become of the "AIDS Quilt" these days? I haven't seen or heard of it in quite awhile.
Where do they store it?