Go Back Research Article November, 2009

Incomplete Use of Condoms: The Importance of Sexual Arousal

Author Cynthia A. Graham Author Stephanie A. Sanders Author Robin R Milhausen Author William L. Yarber Author Richard A. Crosby

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify associations between incomplete condom use (not using condoms from start to finish of sex) and sexual arousal variables. A convenience sample of heterosexual men (n = 761) completed a web-based questionnaire. Men who scored higher on sexual arousability were more likely to put a condom on after sex had begun (AOR = 1.58). Men who reported difficulty reaching orgasm were more likely to report removing condoms before sex was over (AOR = 2.08). These findings suggest that sexual arousal may be an important, and under-studied, factor associated with incomplete use of condoms.

Keywords

Condom Use Incomplete Condom Use Sexual Arousal Sexual Pleasure Erection STI Risk Men Condom Removal Condom Application Sexual Arousability Orgasm Difficulty Condom Use Behaviors Condom Use Patterns Sexual Health Safer Sex Practices Sexual Risk Factors Condom Use Challenges
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Volume 15
Pages 1328–1331
DOI 10.1007/s10461-009-9638-7
ISSN 1573-3254
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