Prevalence and types of rectal douches used for anal intercourse: results from an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rectal products used with anal intercourse (AI) may facilitate transmission of STIs/HIV. However, there is limited data on rectal douching behavior in populations practicing AI. We examined the content, types of products, rectal douching practices and risk behaviors among those reporting AI.

Methods

From August 2011 to May 2012, 1,725 women and men reporting receptive AI in the past 3 months completed an internet-based survey on rectal douching practices. The survey was available in English, French, German, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai and included questions on sexual behaviors associated with AI including rectal douching. Differences by rectal douching practices were evaluated using chi-square methods and associations between reported douching

SUBMITTER: Javanbakht M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4015843 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature