Introduction sexual behavior is the basis of self-identity in society, men who have sex with men (MSM) have a certain role in the spread of HIV AIDS, as a group at high risk, of course the use of condoms is very important in preventing the spread sexually transmitted diseases. Tarakan is the only city in the North Kalimantan region and is part of the coastal area bordering Malaysia, besides Tarakan is one of the industrial centers in Kalimantan with an island that has limited access to other regions. The number of industry and workers from outside have caused prostitution in Tarakan to become increasingly rampant, the existence of application facilities specifically for LSL makes it easier their space to carry out sexual transactions. Objective the objective of this study was to explore the experiences of male commercial sex workers regarding condom use in the area borders and coast of Tarakan City. Method this study uses a phenomenological approach with in-depth interviews. Participants are male sex workers who work. As Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) who have worked as CSWs for at least 12 months, in-depth interviews were conducted directly from July to August 2024, followed by transcription, coding, theme determination and analysis with 30 participants. Results the results of interviews with female PSK found:(1) Self-perception,(2) Support for MSM application facilities and social environment,(3) economic background,(4) condom negotiation skills,(5) self-acceptance as a risk of sex work. Conclusion CSWs with an MSM background make their self-perception a form of abnormality in their sexual orientation, thus making it… as a reason for …