It's not surprising, considering the lack of gay representation in entertainment and the disturbing void of sex education in schools. Ever hear of a "no promo homo" law? It's a heinous education law that expressly prohibits teachers from discussing LGBT issues -- including sexual health, which can lead LGBT youth to feel invisible, anxious, or depressed. I don't know about you, but all I got from my health class in Catholic school was a small stick of Old Spice deodorant and the unsettling feeling that Jesus would know when I masturbated. When a friend blurted out, "You can have sex facing each other?! What follows are the building blocks of gay male sex, hopefully providing acceptable answers to all your questions about doggy-style, tops, bottoms, and who pays on a date. And standing.

For whatever reason, heterosexual men and women seem to believe that gay men like myself hold secrets to everything wonderful and fabulous in life, including when it comes to knowing the best sex positions and how to have truly great sex. OK, perhaps some of you don't — specifically, those of you who think being gay is "just so wrong. This article is not required reading for you. However, you closeted homophobes may enjoy these sex positions next time you go hook-up with your Craigslist "We're not gay, we just like having sex with men" buddy! Being a man of integrity and what not, I feel it's my duty to admit that we gay men don't really corner the market on gay sex positions.

In human sexuality , top , bottom , and versatile are sex positions or roles during sexual activity , especially between two men. A top is usually a person who penetrates , a bottom is usually one who receives penetration, and someone who is versatile engages in either or both roles. These terms may be elements of self-identity that indicate an individual's usual preference and habits, but might also describe broader sexual identities and social roles.