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Condom use among homosexual men.

S Golombok1, J Sketchley, J Rust

  • 1Department of Psychology, City University, Northampton Square, London, U.K.

AIDS Care
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study on homosexual men found that while few reported high-risk sexual behaviors overall, unprotected anal intercourse was common during many encounters. High-risk sexual activity was concentrated among the most sexually active individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Understanding sexual behaviors among homosexual men is crucial for public health interventions.
  • Previous studies highlight varied patterns of sexual activity and condom use in this population.
  • Assessing risk factors associated with specific sexual practices is essential for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patterns of sexual behavior and condom use among homosexual men.
  • To identify the prevalence of high-risk sexual activities, including oral and anal intercourse.
  • To analyze the relationship between sexual activity frequency and unprotected sex.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire survey was administered to 262 homosexual men.
  • Data collected included sexual activity in the past year, number of partners, and condom use.
  • Analysis focused on oral sex, insertive anal intercourse, and unprotected encounters.

Main Results:

  • Of 229 sexually active men, the mean number of male sexual partners was 8.09.
  • 103 out of 117 men (88%) who ejaculated during oral sex did not use condoms.
  • 32 out of 102 men (31%) who ejaculated during anal intercourse did not use condoms.
  • Nearly half of all sexual encounters involved unprotected anal intercourse, concentrated among highly active individuals.

Conclusions:

  • A small proportion of homosexual men engage in very high-risk sexual activity overall.
  • However, a significant proportion of sexual encounters, particularly anal intercourse, were unprotected.
  • Highly sexually active individuals drive the prevalence of unprotected sex, indicating a need for targeted interventions.

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