Socio-Environmental and Behavioral Correlates of Having Ever Had Sexual Intercourse Among Adolescents in Peru: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: We assessed the socio-environmental and behavioral correlates of having ever had sexual intercourse among Peruvian adolescents aged 12–18 years in Lima. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. Result: Of 950 participants, 26.5% of males and 13.0% of females had ever had sexual intercourse. Early adolescents who ever had sexual intercourse had higher odds of being insulted, being involved in a fight, and smoking; whereas late adolescents having sexual experiences were more likely to be male and to report smoking, alcohol consumption, involvment in a fight, and having no/low parental understanding. Conclusion: An integrated approach is useful in addressing risk behaviors in adolescents.     

Exploring First Sexual Intercourse,Sexual Orientation,and Sexual Health in Men

In this study the characteristics of the sexual debut of men who have sex with men (MSM) and men who have sex with women (MSW) age 35 or younger (N = 1,201) were compared with one another. We investigated whether these characteristics were associated with sexual health and behavior, and to what extent. Compared to MSW, MSM tended to be older when they had their first sexual intercourse; their first sex partner was older, they felt less ready, and they experienced more pain. We also found that they reported a higher number of lifetime sexual partners and less condom use compared to MSW. Similarities were also ascertained, such as the fact that individuals from both groups do not differ significantly regarding how they experienced their first sexual intercourse emotionally. Many differences between these groups should not always be seen as problematic, whereas others still indicate a need for targeted interventions.     

月氏西迁与张骞西使新论

传统观念认为,月氏西迁乃张骞西使之原因。实际上,月氏西迁既由游牧民族本身的性格特点决定,又受民族矛盾激化等外部因素的影响。张骞西使作为西汉外交政策的一个重要组成部分,其出现有历史的必然性。月氏西迁和张骞西使之间并无直接的因果关系。     

合理人类中心主义的生存论意义

人类中心主义是以人为出发点评价认识客观世界的理论体系。正确理解人类中心主义的内涵,弘扬人类自觉的实践精神,扬弃物质主义的生产消费模式,提倡新经济模式的审美化、人的需求的审美化和交往理性,对于实现人类可持续发展具有十分重要的意义。     

佤族的神灵信仰及其对男女性关系的社会控制

佤族严格禁止同姓成员之间发生性关系,他们认为这种性关系会触怒鬼神,鬼神将因此而对发生这种性关系的同姓人乃至整个村社进行惩罚。婚前或婚外的性关系同样会触怒鬼神而施加各种灾难,男女之间一旦发生违反信仰的性关系,将受到习惯法的严厉惩处。     

黄仲则的交游及其诗歌创作

清代诗人黄仲则，生平屡遭不幸，科举考试接连败北，诗作时有凄凉之音，以致在一般人的印象中，黄是一个落魄失意、孤苦伶仃的诗人。本文试图考察出，其交游颇为广泛，且有众多知己。其交游诗因对象身份不同，或侧重于才，或倾注于情，与其所处的文学环境、社会交游有着密切的关系。     

城市住区邻里交往弱化的理性思辨

城市住区邻里交往日趋弱化已经成为危及我国城市建设和谐社区、和谐城市的主要的障碍之一。分析我国城市住区邻里交往弱化的历史和现实的缘由，讨论邻里交往是社会、历史和规划建设的综合产物，客观的交往刺激和主观的交往意愿才是解决邻里交往弱化的根本所在，并以理性思辨的角度考察我国城市住区邻里交往弱化的应对策略。     

Condom Use by Prostitutes

This study combines qualitative and quantitative research methods to gain insight into the determinants of condom use in prostitution by putting high or low risk taking behavior into context. Female prostitutes (N = 119) have been interviewed in depth about their sexual conduct and condom use, their working attitude and risk perception. Health Locus of Control and attributions concerning an unpleasant proceeding of client contacts were assessed by means of item lists. Prostitutes were identified as either 'consistent condom users,' 'selective risk takers' or 'risk takers.' It is found that protection behavior is linked to working attitude. Condom use is most likely with a working attitude that is moderately positive yet businesslike and least likely with a negative working attitude and when there is no positive identification with the professional group. Health Locus of Control appears to be of no influence on protection style but risk takers attribute an unpleasant proceeding of client contacts significantly more to 'powerlessness' and 'helplessness.' It is concluded that the objective situation of women is at least as strongly of influence on condom use as subjective motivations are.     

Lubricant Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Reporting Anal Intercourse in Bangkok,Thailand: Impact of HIV Status and Implications for Prevention

ABSTRACT

This analysis measures prevalence and correlates of consistent lubricant use among a cohort of Thai men who have sex with men (MSM). Lubricant use was queried at the 12-month follow-up visit. Consistent lubricant use was evaluated with logistic regression. Consistent lubricant use was reported by 77.0% of men and was associated with consistent condom use with casual partners, while binge drinking, payment for sex, and inconsistent condom use with casual, and steady, partners were negatively associated. Though consistent lubricant use is common among this Thai MSM cohort, further promotion is needed with MSM engaging in risky sexual practices.     

Reactions to First Postpubertal Coitus and First Male Postpubertal Same-Sex Experience in The Kinsey Sample: Examining Assumptions in German Law Concerning Sexual Self-Determination and Age Cutoffs

ABSTRACT

In German law, sexual self-determination is seen as undeveloped in minors ≤13 and underdeveloped from 14 to 15. Consequently, harm from sex with adults is assumed likely in the former and possible in the latter. We tested assumed harm using the Kinsey data on first postpubertal coitus and male same-sex experience by comparing reactions across 5 groups: minors/peers; minors ≤13/adults; minors 14–15/adults; minors 16–17/adults; adults/adults. Contrary to assumptions, for example, minors ≤13 with adults reacted just as positively and no more negatively than adults with adults. Present-day relevance of these data in light of cultural changes since Kinsey's time is discussed.