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I didnt hear him say that the STD rate was higher in that demographic, though it may be. He just said that this is the reason that people have come up with for increased rates in the general population—that fear of homophobia keeps people from seeking medical attention. This is is ridiculous of course—our silly society is less homophobic than ever before. I think that there are probably a variety of factors myself. First of all, syphilis and gonorrhea were the ones mentioned, not the bigger umbrella of “STD” which can mean herpes, clamidia and all sorts of things. Syphilis is a serious deal—it’s what Al Capone died of, relatively young. It’s a slow death, ending with dementia. A lot of these STDs go hand in hand with AIDs and HIV. A lot of times it has to do with the the part of the body Phil Ribertson got into trouble for talking about. So it’s not surprising that it would happen a lot with homosexuals, especially if they’re promiscuous. Remember that that that part of the body is more subject to tearing and that’s a portal for all sorts of bugs. If those sexual practices get more popular among heterosexuals, and I think they are, that’s a factor. Drugs may be a factor too, especially party drugs that make people reckless. And addictive drugs make people like prostitutes desperate and also compromises their immune systems. I think that immigration from 3rd world countries especially could be a factor. Read Keith Richburgs book Out of America for a discussion of sex practices in some African cultures, for example, that have a bearing on this.
And don’t laugh, but I think that less marriage also has a bearing, because that’s the reason for the blood tests, and I think it helps a little.I assume same sex couples get them too.

Anti-vaxxers would probably say that too many childhood vaccinations might have something to do with it. I wouldn’t know about that.