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Published on: March 5, 2020
Sex-seeking behavior and frequency of sexual activity among single and non-monogamous older gay men
Lucas R Prieto1, Deirdre A Shires2, Yuan Xiong2
1Department of Social Work, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MSN: 1F8, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States.
Abstract:
Studies that focus on frequency of sexual activity among older gay men are scarce. The current study explores the relationship between internalized gay ageism and frequency of sexual activity with a potential mediator of sex-seeking behaviors among gay men aged 50 or older in the Midwestern U.S. Internalized gay ageism did not predict frequency of sexual activity when mediated by sex-seeking behaviors. However, more frequent sex-seeking behaviors were associated with more frequent sexual activity. Participants in open relationships (compared to single/widowed) reported more frequent sex-seeking behaviors; those in both monogamish and open relationships reported more frequent sexual activity compared to single/widowed participants. Additionally, participants with income of US$50,000 to US$75,000 and > US$75,000 report less frequent sexual activity compared to participants reporting
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