Condom use in the context of sex research: a commentary
Condom use in the context of sex research: a commentary
This commentary highlights some recent trends in sex research that have particular relevance for research on condom use, including studies investigating the meaning of sexual arousal, desire and pleasure; a focus on couple-level investigations; and the relevance of individual differences and personality characteristics to sexual risk-taking. Although historically, sexuality-related issues have received little systematic attention in the field of public health, researchers are now paying more attention to the role of pleasure and sexual arousal in condom use. It is argued that a better integration of findings from the area of sex research into the HIV and sexually transmissible infection (STI) field is needed to develop and improve programs to reduce the risk of STIs and unintended pregnancy.
arousal, couple-level investigation, dual control model, risk, safer sex, sexual behaviour
Graham, Cynthia A.
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Graham, Cynthia A.
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Graham, Cynthia A.
(2012)
Condom use in the context of sex research: a commentary.
Sexual Health.
(doi:10.1071/SH11103).
Abstract
This commentary highlights some recent trends in sex research that have particular relevance for research on condom use, including studies investigating the meaning of sexual arousal, desire and pleasure; a focus on couple-level investigations; and the relevance of individual differences and personality characteristics to sexual risk-taking. Although historically, sexuality-related issues have received little systematic attention in the field of public health, researchers are now paying more attention to the role of pleasure and sexual arousal in condom use. It is argued that a better integration of findings from the area of sex research into the HIV and sexually transmissible infection (STI) field is needed to develop and improve programs to reduce the risk of STIs and unintended pregnancy.
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e-pub ahead of print date: 9 January 2012
Keywords:
arousal, couple-level investigation, dual control model, risk, safer sex, sexual behaviour
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/207275
ISSN: 1448-5028
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