He arrived in Rio, eager to explore the city’s renowned homosexual nightlife. Leather-clad men sipped drinks in dark smoky bars, inviting him to share in the carnality of their public displays. His heart raced at the tight feel of another man’s lips, his hands grasping onto spandex as they embarked on a night of searing passion. He disappeared down narrow winding alleyways, emerging from his private pleasure world as the morning light embraced the city.