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  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Young gay and bisexual men (YGBM) often navigate their coming-out process concurrently with sexual exploration.
  • Understanding early sexual experiences is crucial for targeted public health interventions and support systems.
  • The Netherlands has a robust longitudinal study infrastructure for tracking sexual health behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) during the first same-sex sexual encounter among YGBM.
  • To explore whether the context of the first sexual encounter (meeting place, partner status) influences UAI rates.
  • To provide data that can inform sexual health strategies for YGBM.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of data from the longitudinal 'Outcomes' study.
  • Inclusion of young gay and bisexual men in the Netherlands undergoing their coming-out process.
  • Data extraction focused on the characteristics of the first episode of anal intercourse.

Main Results:

  • 45% of young gay and bisexual men reported unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) with their first same-sex partner.
  • No statistically significant differences in UAI rates were observed based on the meeting place (online vs. offline).
  • Partner status (steady, regular, or casual) did not significantly affect the likelihood of engaging in UAI during the first encounter.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial proportion of young gay and bisexual men engage in unprotected anal intercourse during their initial same-sex sexual experiences.
  • The context of partner acquisition does not appear to be a significant determinant of unprotected anal intercourse risk in this population.
  • Findings highlight the need for accessible and relevant sexual health information and prevention strategies for YGBM early in their sexual journeys.