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AIDS and heterosexual anal intercourse.

B Voeller1

  • 1The Mariposa Foundation, Topanga, California 90290.

Archives of Sexual Behavior
|June 1, 1991
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Heterosexual anal intercourse is more common than previously thought, with over 10% of American women regularly engaging in the practice. This sexual behavior carries significant risks for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS.

Area of Science:

  • Sexual Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Heterosexual anal intercourse is underrepresented in scientific literature due to researcher discomfort and misconceptions.
  • It is often mistakenly perceived as exclusively a homosexual male practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and health implications of heterosexual anal intercourse.
  • To address the lack of scientific discussion surrounding this sexual behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on sexual practices.
  • Analysis of survey data on sexual behaviors in the United States.
  • Examination of sexually transmitted disease (STD) data, particularly rectal infections.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAmericasBehaviorBiologyCaliforniaChancroidData CollectionData LinkageDeveloped CountriesDiseasesGastrointestinal EffectsGonorrheaHeterosexualsHiv InfectionsHomosexualsInfectionsLiterature ReviewMeasurementNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPhysiologyPrevalencePsychological FactorsReproductive Tract InfectionsResearch MethodologySampling StudiesSex BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesStudiesSurveysSyphilisUnited StatesViral Diseases

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  • Over 10% of American women and their partners engage in heterosexual anal intercourse regularly.
  • STD data, including gonorrhea, supports the prevalence indicated by surveys.
  • Heterosexual anal intercourse is more common among heterosexuals than among homosexual and bisexual men.

Conclusions:

  • Heterosexual anal intercourse is a common sexual practice often overlooked in research.
  • The practice poses significant health risks, including a higher risk of AIDS for women compared to vaginal intercourse.
  • Women engaging in anal intercourse with infected partners are at risk for HIV infection, though potentially less likely to transmit it than men in same-gender encounters.