Guys’ motivations to use a beat are varied and complicated. They use them to meet other guys for social and sexual reasons. Beats have always been a part our communities while guys feel they cannot behave true to their sexual diversity.
But, there are dangers associated with using beats. Guys can get bashed. They can be arrested for indecent behaviour in public. Most of the guys that use beats are not aware of how vulnerable they are to contracting HIV and other sexual infections.
This project was designed to help guys make safer choices. There are other options – sex on premises venues and internet cruising – that are safer than beat use. WAAC is outreaching to guys at beats to help reduce harm and minimise the transmission of STI’s and HIV and to increase understanding around safe sex and safe communities.
Even though the key stakeholders may be coming from different directions with varying intentions - WAAC from a HIV minimisation and safe sex perspective; City Councils and WAPS from a community safety perspective - we are all definitely heading towards the same goal with this project. Keeping everyone safe.
If you are wanting to find out more about safe Beat use please see our
Cruising Safely section, or download
The Cruising Guide.
