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Heterosexual Anal Sexuality and Anal Sex Behaviors: A Review

Author James Dennis Fortenberry

Abstract

Little research addresses the role of anal sexuality and anal sexual behaviors as a widely practiced but relatively less frequent element of a heterosexual sexual repertoire. However, the importance of anal sex in sexual health is increasingly well-defined by epidemiological and clinical studies. This article reviews existing data on a range of heterosexual anal sex practices and provides conceptual and methodological recommendations for new research.

Keywords

heterosexual anal sexuality anal sex behaviors sexual health anal intercourse sexual practices epidemiological studies clinical research sexual repertoire public health risk behaviors sexual exploration intimate relationships sexual well-being behavioral research sexual diversity reproductive health sexual behavior studies anal sex
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Volume 47
Issue 2
Pages 123-136
DOI 10.1080/00224490903402538
ISSN 1559-8519
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