doi:10.1007/s10461-009-9638-7

Paper Title

Incomplete Use of Condoms: The Importance of Sexual Arousal

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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

Article Type

Research Article

Journal

AIDS and Behavior

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DOI

10.1007/s10461-009-9638-7

Issue

Volume : 15 | Page No : 1328–1331

Published On

November, 2009

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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.