Paper Title
Heterosexual Anal Sexuality and Anal Sex Behaviors: A Review
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
Article Type
Research Article
Journal
Research Impact Tools
Publication Info
Volume: 47 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 123-136
Published On
March, 2010
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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.
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