> Even though it is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, monkeypox can spread during intimate physical contact between people. This contact can happen when you have sex[..]

I think it's important to not let monkeypox be viewed as another "gay disease", both so people don't use that as an excuse to let their guard down, and also so that homophobia doesn't lead to violence, but we should also recognize that promiscuous sexual activity is a big risk factor.

Certain diseases are more like an STD than not. Saying it is not an STD is like saying HIV is not an STD.

People will argue both sides to a meaningless end. Who cares what it is… care how it spreads and what follows, etc.