You need
to be as concerned about sexually transmitted diseases anywhere in
Puerto Rico as you would be in any comparable location in the United
States. Condoms and other means of protection against sexually
transmitted diseases are readily available at drugstores and other
outlets, including some condom shops.
Prostitution is illegal in Puerto Rico.
Health authorities normally
attempt to contact male and female prostitutes as well as promiscuous
homosexuals in order to educate them about the need for blood tests,
measures of protection against sexually-transmitted diseases and health
care, if necessary. Both discretion and adequate protection are advised
to anyone who must engage in sexual activity with any member of such
high-risk groups.
Side-street
pubs near Ashford Avenue and in Old San Juan are sometimes used by male
and female prostitutes, homosexuals and other such groups as meeting
places, until they are chased away by police authorities.
In 2003, a legislative project
originated at the office of the Governor was
aborted before submitting to the legislature. The project made sodomy
illegal even
between married couples or consenting adults.
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