bug-chasing

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Meaning · English

The practice of engaging in anal sex with the deliberate intention of contracting HIV.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bug-chasing” mean?

The practice of engaging in anal sex with the deliberate intention of contracting HIV.

Is “bug-chasing” formal or informal?

bug-chasing is generally slang.