Bugchasing: The People Who CHOSE to Have HIV

Published March 31, 2026

Views 243K | Likes 8.44K | Comments 1.78K

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Into the Shadows

Into the Shadows

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243,068

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8,445

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1,780

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A deep dive into the shocking world of “bug chasing,” exploring HIV’s history, taboo desires, trauma, and risk—uncovering why some people intentionally seek infection in one of society’s darkest subcultures. Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhis…

Published: March 31, 2026
Made for kids: No

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