Still not yet convinced you should quit smoking?
Gays & Smoking
Surpringly to many people both gay and straight, the #1 health threat to gays is not AIDS, but is diseases related to cigarette smoking. Smoking-related diseases including lung cancer causes more gay deaths than AIDS, alcohol, drugs, accidents, suicide or homocide.
36% of gay men smoke, vs about 23% of heterosexuals in the US. A staggering 46% of Lesbians smoke. Several different reasons are cited for this. Smoke-filled bars are a common, popular hangout for gays, which both exposes them to dangerous second-hand smoke and also encourages them to take up smoking. Many people who might otherwise be non-smokers, end up becoming smokers in this environment. Bars and drinking are a long-recognized "smoking trigger."
One important thing that should be of concern to gays is the fact that cigarette smoking accelerates aging and wrinkles. It also reduces libido and has been linked to E.D. I personally know one gay who has complained of not being able to attain or keep an erection for very long. He's also a chain smoker who has no intention or desire to quit.
It should come as no surprise that the Tobacco industry has targeted the gay community with their marketing. The Tobacco industry has gone as far to sponsor gay organizations and donate large sums of money to HIV/AIDS causes. Philip Morris donated more than $14 Million top HIV/AIDS causes and were named as the Gay Men's Health Crisis biggest donor.
Gays really need to understand the hypocracy here. Smoking accelerates the effects of HIV and AIDS, in people who have this disease.
Don't you think maybe it's time to quit smoking?