Unlimited Intimacy

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Barebacking—when gay men choose unprotected sex—has sparked shock and outrage but little contemplation. This radical behavior challenges decades of safe-sex campaigns and HIV/AIDS awareness, prompting a need for deeper understanding. Tim Dean's investigation into barebacking and its subculture offers an audacious and provocative perspective. His account is not a manifesto or an apology but a thoughtful analysis that pushes the boundaries of contemporary sex studies. Through extensive research, Dean explores the subculture's bars, sex clubs, and websites, providing a sophisticated examination of its pornography and sharing his personal experiences. Central to the discussion is HIV, which fuels the controversy surrounding barebacking. Dean examines how participants view the virus, particularly the notion that sharing it can create a new kinship among those infected. He argues that intimacy inherently involves vulnerability and emotional risk, compelling individuals to lower their psychological defenses. As an experiment in intimacy without limits, barebacking reveals profound insights into the nature of intimacy itself. Written with intelligence and courage, this work marks a significant contribution to our understanding of sexual behavior.