Condom Use Completeness,Perceptions, and Sexual Quality at Most Recent Sexual Event: Results from a U.S. Nationally Representative Probability Sample |
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| Authors: | Aleta Baldwin Tsung-Chieh Fu Michael Reece Debby Herbenick Brian Dodge Stephanie A Sanders |
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| Institution: | 1. One UTSA Circle, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA;2. aleta.baldwin@utsa.edu;4. Center for Sexual Health Promotion, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA;5. Department of Social and Public Health, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio;6. The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA |
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| Abstract: | AbstractObjectives: To explore perceptions of condoms associated with complete use and evaluate relationships between condom perceptions, condom use, and sexual quality.Methods: Using data from a U. S. nationally representative probability sample, we assessed individuals’ condom use perceptions and related characteristics of their most recent sexual event through bivariate and regression analyses (n?=?234).Results: Most participants reported complete condom use and neutral or positive perceptions of condoms. Though incomplete use was associated with orgasm among women, arousal and pleasure did not differ by gender or duration of condom use.Conclusions: We found no evidence that delayed application or early condom removal increased sexual arousal or pleasure, which may help sexual health promotion interventions address negative cultural ideas about condoms. |
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| Keywords: | Condoms sexual health probability sample sexual behavior |
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