scholarly journals Do women use dental dams? Safer sex practices of lesbians and other women who have sex with women

Sexual Health ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliet Richters ◽  
Garrett Prestage ◽  
Karen Schneider ◽  
Stevie Clayton
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Mardi Gras ◽  
Latex Gloves ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Lesbian Community ◽  
Safer Sex Practices ◽  
Group Sex ◽  
The Relationship

Dental dams are distributed and promoted in some safer sex campaigns for use in oral sex. However, whether and how often dams are used for sex between Australian women remains unknown. We investigated the use of dental dams for sex by lesbians and other women who have sex with women, and the relationship between dam use and sexual risk for this group. In 2004, a self-completion questionnaire was distributed to women attending the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day and lesbian community venues and health services in Sydney (n = 543). Among the 330 women who had had oral sex with a woman in the previous 6 months, 9.7% had used a dental dam and 2.1% had used one ‘often’. There was little evidence of dam use for prevention of sexually transmissible infections. Although women who practised rimming (oral–anal contact) or had fetish sex involving blood were more likely to have used a dam, dam use was not significantly more common among women who had more partners, or had casual or group sex. Some women avoided oral sex during menstruation or had oral sex with a tampon in place. Latex gloves and condoms were used by more women and more often than dams.

scholarly journals Safer sex intentions modify the relationship between substance use and sexual risk behavior among black South African men who have sex with men

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 786-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Knox ◽  
Vasu Reddy ◽  
Tim Lane ◽  
Gina S Lovasi ◽  
Deborah Hasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
South African ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Risk Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Black South African ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
The Relationship

Due to the global burden of HIV, a better understanding of the relationship between substance use and HIV risk behavior is a public health priority, particularly among populations with high rates of HIV infection. The current study explored the moderating effects of psychosocial factors on the relationship between substance use and sexual risk behavior. Among 480 black South African men who have sex with men recruited using respondent-driven sampling, a cross-sectional survey was conducted that included questions about their last sexual event that involved anal sex. Substance use was not associated with unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) ( P = 0.97). The effect of substance use on UAI was modified by safer sex intentions ( P = 0.001). Among those with higher safer sex intentions, substance use was positively associated with UAI (aOR = 5.8, 95%CI = 1.6–21.3, P < 0.01). This study found that among men who have sex with men with high intentions to engage in safer sex, substance use was associated with increased risky sexual behavior.

Sexual practices and dental dam use among women prisoners - a mixed methods study

Sexual Health ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Yap ◽  
Juliet Richters ◽  
Tony Butler ◽  
Karen Schneider ◽  
Kristie Kirkwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Women Prisoners ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Latex Gloves ◽  
Women's Prisons ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Sex Toys ◽  
Simplex Virus

Background: Dental dams have been distributed to women prisoners for protection against HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in some Canadian and Australian prisons for over a decade. However, we do not know whether they serve any useful public health purpose. Objective: To determine how dental dams are used in women’s prisons in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Method: Using quantitative and qualitative methods, we investigated women’s sexual practices with a focus on how dental dams are used in NSW prisons. Results: Although 71 of the 199 (36%) women reported having had sex with another inmate, with oral sex involved in most encounters, only eight (4%) had ever used a dental dam. The main sources of STI transmission risk among women prisoners were oral sex, manual sex and sharing dildos. Furthermore, sharing razors could also allow the transmission of blood-borne viruses, which could occur during sex in the presence of cuts or menstrual fluid. The high rates of hepatitis B and C among incarcerated women compound this risk. Conclusion: Dental dams are not widely used by women prisoners and we question their utility in women’s prisons. Oral sex is an important risk factor for acquisition of herpes simplex virus type 1, but most women in NSW prisons (89%) are already infected. Condoms and latex gloves may have more use. Condoms could be used as a barrier on shared dildos and sex toys, while latex gloves could be used to protect cut and grazed hands from vaginal and menstrual fluids.

Risk reduction as an accepted framework for safer-sex promotion among women who have sex with women

Sexual Health ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peta Cox ◽  
Ruth McNair
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Safer Sex Practices

Background: Safer-sex information for women who have sex with women (WSW) is often very difficult to locate. Girl2girl.info is one of the only websites focussed on safer sex for WSW. The present article describes the predevelopment consultation and evaluation of girl2girl.info. A risk-reduction framework was used to develop the website. Methods: Girl2girl.info was developed in 2004 using questionnaires and focus groups with 36 consumers who were WSW, largely based in Canberra, Australia. In 2006–2007 the site was evaluated using mixed methods of questionnaires with 74 WSW and interviews with 17 health professionals around Australia. Results: This research has identified some key attitudes toward safer sex of WSW participants, in particular a misperception that the majority of WSW are at low risk for sexually transmissible infections and a consistent aversion to using latex for safer sex. Conclusions: The article concludes that the promotion of a risk-reduction approach – including non-latex-based safer-sex practices – for WSW is both a theoretically appropriate and engaging form of health promotion for WSW.

Reality Testing and Self-Reported Aids Self-Care Behavior

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Lynette E. Bassman
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Sex Behavior ◽  
Reality Testing ◽  
Hiv Infection Prevention ◽  
Safer Sex Practices ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Care Behavior

This investigation examined the relationship between reality testing and AIDS self-care behavior for 509 urban college students. It was hypothesized that reality testing may become impaired in sexual interactions that carry the risk of HIV infection, leading to imperfect adoption of safer sex practices. Reality testing, measured by the Bell Object Relations and Reality Testing Inventory, was significantly related to AIDS knowledge as measured by the AIDS Prevention Survey of Thomas and not significantly related to self-reported safer sex behavior, measured by Bassman's HIV Infection Prevention Scale.

When online becomes offline: attitudes to safer sex practices in older and younger women using an Australian internet dating service

Sexual Health ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J. Bateson ◽  
Edith Weisberg ◽  
Kirsten J. McCaffery ◽  
Georgina M. Luscombe
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Dating ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Safer Sex Practices ◽  
Sex Practices

Background The prevalence of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) is increasing among older Australian women, partly due to re-partnering after divorce or death of a spouse. Older women may be less likely to use condoms with new sexual partners, exposing themselves to STIs. An online survey compared characteristics of internet dating women aged 40 and above with 18 to 39 year olds, and determined the factors associated with protective safer sex attitudes. Methods: An email directed women who had logged onto the internet dating service ‘RSVP’ in the previous 6 months to a survey hosted by Family Planning New South Wales. The survey explored demographic factors, STI-related knowledge and attitudes towards safer sex practices. Factors associated with discussing STIs before sex and refusing sex without a condom with a new partner were analysed using logistic regression. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 1788 women. Almost two-thirds (62.2%) were aged 40 or over. The majority (64.8%) were seeking a long-term partner. In the previous year, 41.5% of all women met a new sexual partner via the internet. Women aged >40 years were significantly more likely to discuss STIs with a new partner but less likely to refuse sex without a condom compared with younger women. Conclusions: The internet is a useful venue for women of all ages to meet new sexual partners. Older women are vulnerable to STI acquisition through failure to use condoms with a new partner. Research is needed to determine effective interventions to increase condom use in this age group.

Developmental investigation of age at sexual debut and subsequent sexual risk behaviours: a study of high-risk young black males

Sexual Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Crosby ◽  
Angelica Geter ◽  
JaNelle Ricks ◽  
Jamal Jones ◽  
Laura F. Salazar
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Black Males ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Safer Sex Practices ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviours ◽  
Sex Practices ◽  
Young Black Males

Background The purpose of this study was to identify unmediated associations of early sexual debut (ESD) on the current safer sex practices of young Black men (YBM). Methods: A cross-sectional study of YBM (n = 697) attending clinics treating sexually transmissible diseases (STIs) in three cities was conducted. ESD was dichotomised at the age of 13 years and under. A series of regression models were used to test the moderating effects of ESD and perceived parental monitoring (PPM). A regression model also tested the effect of years of sexual experience (YSE) on sexual risk behaviours, while controlling for ESD. Results: Mean age of debut was 13.95 years. ESD results varied with significance for pregnancy (P < 0.001), sexual partners (P < 0.001), and ever having chlamydia (assessed by self report), but this final association was only found for older males (P = 0.03). PPM held no moderating effect on any of the sexual risk outcomes. YSE was correlated with an increase in recent unprotected vaginal sex (AOR = 1.19, 95%CI = 1.10–1.27) and having a pregnant partner at the time of enrolment (AOR = 1.30, 95%CI = 1.17–1.43). Conclusions: The findings provide mixed evidence for unmediated associations of ESD among young Black males. The study strongly posits that ESD may actually be a mediating variable rather than a causal explanation for sexual risk. The findings also suggest that advancing YSE foster diminishing vigilance in safer sex practices. These outcomes should be utilised to inform intervention development.

Sex on premises venue (SOPV) health promotion project in response to sustained increases in HIV notifications

Sexual Health ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy B. Mullens ◽  
Shaun Staunton ◽  
Joseph Debattista ◽  
Elisabeth Hamernik ◽  
Darren Gill
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Private Industry ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
Safer Sex Practices

Background: Due to increases in HIV notifications in Queensland, a health promotion outreach project was developed with sex on premises venues (SOPV) in Brisbane. Methods: A health promotion officer (HPO) promoted safer sex behaviours among SOPV patrons over 14 months, including providing information, counselling and skills to enhance safer sexual behaviours and providing referrals. Surveys were introduced to facilitate discussions regarding HIV/sexually transmissible infections, testing and safer sex practices. Results: The project demonstrated feasibility within this highly sexualised environment, and was enhanced by careful monitoring and revising the procedure to improve patron/staff responses to the project. The introduction of a survey instrument was a significant contributor to the project’s effectiveness, providing opportunities for patrons to discuss a variety of key sexual health issues. Conclusions: This initiative reflected effective partnering between the Health Department, a community HIV/lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organisation and private industry. Despite initial difficulties, the presence of a health worker within an SOPV was acceptable to patrons and allowed for brief interventions to be conducted. This project was deemed effective for a limited time period and within certain constraints.

scholarly journals Feminist Men and Sexual Behavior: Analyses of Men’s Sex with Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 1097184X2098078
Author(s):  
Max Stick ◽  
Tina Fetner
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Gender And Sexuality ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
The Self ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Sociological Literature ◽  
Feminist Identification ◽  
The Relationship

Men’s identification with and support for feminism has attracted the interest of masculinity scholars. This study explores an under-researched dimension of this phenomenon, investigating the relationship between feminist identification and sexual behavior. In heterosexual encounters, do feminist men report having sex more recently than those who do not call themselves feminists? During sexual encounters, do feminist men behave differently than non-feminists? In particular, do feminist men organize their sexual behavior in a way that prioritizes their partners’ sexual pleasure to a greater extent than non-feminists? Using representative survey data of Canadian adults, we examine the self-reported sexual behavior of heterosexual Canadian men. We find that self-identifying feminist men report having sex more recently and are more likely to report engaging in breast stimulation and performing oral sex on their partners than non-feminists. We discuss the implications of these findings on the sociological literature on gender and sexuality.

scholarly journals Intersectional analysis of life stress, incarceration and sexual health risk practices among cisgender Black gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in the Deep South of the US: the MARI Study

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Dustin T. Duncan ◽  
Denton Callander ◽  
Lisa Bowleg ◽  
Su Hyun Park ◽  
Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Black Msm ◽  
Deep South ◽  
Risk Practices ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Group Sex

Objectives The purpose of the present study was to examine associations between life stress and incarceration history in relation to sexual health risk practices among a sample of cisgender Black gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Deep South. Methods: Using data from a sample of 355 cisgender Black MSM in Mississippi and Georgia, multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between life stress and sexual risk practices. In addition, we assessed whether stress may interact with experiences of incarceration to influence sexual health risk practices. Results: After controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, stress was associated with some sexual risk practices (e.g. alcohol and drug use during sex and group sex). Further, when an interaction with incarceration was assessed, among participants who had been incarcerated, high compared with low levels of stress were associated with alcohol use during sex (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 4.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.11–9.99, P &lt; 0.001), drug use during sex (aOR 3.92, 95% CI 1.79–8.60, P &lt; 0.001), condomless sex with casual partners (aOR 2.83, 95% CI 1.31–6.12, P &lt; 0.001), having six or more casual partners (aOR 2.77, 95% CI 1.09–7.06, P = 0.02) and participating in group sex (aOR 5.67, 95% CI 2.07–15.51, P &lt; 0.001). Stress and incarceration produced a dose–response effect for each association; similar associations with stress were not observed among men who had not been incarcerated. Conclusions: Among people with experiences of incarceration, there are several possible ways our findings could be applied practically, including through safer sex and stress management interventions designed specifically for Black MSM following their release.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Manic Episodes and Drug Abuse to Sexual Risk Behavior in Patients with Co-Occurring Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders: a 15-Month Prospective Analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1829-1833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina S. Meade ◽  
Garrett M. Fitzmaurice ◽  
Amy K. Sanchez ◽  
Margaret L. Griffin ◽  
Leah J. McDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Sexual Risk Behavior ◽  
Prospective Analysis ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship
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