Review
Nursing
Joanne Stewart, Gillian Douglas, Tammy O'Rourke, Carolyn Gammel
Summary: The existing literature on safer sex practices specific to heterosexual anal intercourse is varied in terms of method and topic. While prevalence and risks related to heterosexual anal intercourse are well understood, there is limited information on condom use, factors influencing this sexual practice, and health promotion strategies for this population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Allison Carter, Hamish McManus, James S. Ward, Tobias Vickers, Jason Asselin, Greta Baillie, Eric P. F. Chow, Marcus Y. Chen, Christopher K. Fairley, Christopher Bourne, Anna McNulty, Phillip Read, Kevin Heath, Nathan Ryder, Jenny McCloskey, Christopher Carmody, Heather McCormack, Kate Alexander, Dawn Casey, Mark Stoove, Margaret E. Hellard, Basil Donovan, Rebecca J. Guy
Summary: This study examined changes in the positive infectious syphilis test rate among women and heterosexual men in major Australian cities, and identified social, biomedical, and behavioural determinants of health that influenced the test rate. The results showed an increase in the positive test rate in 2019 compared to 2011. The study recommends routine syphilis screening for individuals attending reproductive health or alcohol and drug services.
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ivana Luz, Eda Vinhaes, Isabela Cruz, Ana Gabriela Travassos, Estela Luz, Eduardo Martins Netto, Carlos Brites, Lawrence S. Young
Summary: A study in Brazil found that men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) are highly vulnerable to anal sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The study evaluated 141 participants and found that 79.4% of them had at least one STI, with HIV infection being particularly common among MSM and bisexual men. Lower income, multiple sexual partners, and use of sexualized drugs were identified as predictors of higher STI risk.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Romain Silhol, Ashley Nordsletten, Mathieu Maheu-Giroux, Jocelyn Elmes, Roisin Staunton, Branwen Owen, Barbara Shacklett, Ian McGowan, Kailazarid Gomez Feliciano, Ariane van der Straten, Leigh Anne Eller, Merlin Robb, Jeanne Marrazzo, Dobromir Dimitrov, Marie-Claude Boily
Summary: This study evaluated the practice of receptive anal intercourse (RAI) among women and its association with HIV incidence. RAI practice declined during follow-up and was positively associated with HIV incidence at baseline in the three cohorts. The precise estimation of the RAI/HIV association is sensitive to RAI exposure definition, which needs to be more accurately measured.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yang Ni, Hengan Liu, Ruijie Gong, Mei Shi, Shuxian Zhang, Suping Wang, Yong Cai
Summary: This study examines the relationship between sexual compulsivity and unprotected intercourse among sexually active STI patients. The results indicate that sexual compulsivity is a potential predictor of unprotected intercourse with casual sexual partners in male STI patients.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jhosuny Perez-Fernandez, Diego O. Arroyo-Velasco, Mariella R. Huaman, Sarai G. Chavez-Bustamante, Anita P. Llamo-Vilcherrez, Carolina J. Delgado-Flores, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo
Summary: This study found an association between early sexual onset of intercourse and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in reproductive-age women from Peru, especially in women living in urban areas, with no history of multiple sexual partners, and belonging to the middle to higher wealth index.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Drew A. Westmoreland, Pamina Gorbach, Ian W. Holloway, Onyebuchi A. Arah, Marjan Javanbakht
Summary: This study found that the presence of intimate partner violence in a relationship, long-lasting relationships, and demographic characteristics of sexual partners are all associated with the occurrence of HAI.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Valerie S. Chuy, Geethanjali Rajagopal, Rachna Talluri, An-Lin Cheng, Lawrence Dall
Summary: Significant differences were found in contraceptive and condom usage among students of different sexual orientations, sexes, ages of first sexual intercourse, age at the time of survey administration, and years studied. These differences could be attributed to factors such as differences in sex education, cultural background, and resource availability. Further investigations are needed to delineate these differences.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hasnain Javed, Abida Bano, Warda Fatima, Rimsha Khan, Asma Akhtar
Summary: Transgender individuals in Pakistan, particularly sex workers and those residing in urban areas, have a high prevalence of STIs including HIV, HBV, HCV, and Syphilis. This study highlights the need for increased awareness and prevention strategies targeting this neglected population group.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Marion Meuwly, Diane Auderset, Sophie Stadelmann, Joan-Carles Suris, Yara Barrense-Dias
Summary: The study shows that anal intercourse (AI) among heterosexuals is a widespread practice, with main motivations being curiosity and love. Participants engaging in AI are more likely to have intercourse while intoxicated, experience a younger age at first sexual experience, not use condoms during last intercourse, and report a history of sexual transmitted infections.
JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Maria Joao Faustino
Summary: The study found that media discourses on anal sex are largely understudied, highlighting how anal sex is portrayed as trendy and popular in the media. The articles deeply gendered, depicting anal sex as a male obsession, while portraying women's individual experiences as diverse.
CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Deepanshi Thakur, Tarab Fatima, Pradakshina Sharma, Mohd. Rahil Hasan, Nitesh Malhotra, Manika Khanuja, Sudheesh K. Shukla, Jagriti Narang
Summary: Globally, millions of people are infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), impacting their emotional, social, and economic well-being. Traditional diagnostic methods for STDs, such as PCR and serological tests, have limitations like cost and sensitivity. However, the emerging biosensor technology offers advantages like early detection, affordability, robustness, and high sensitivity, making it more reliable. Biosensors have the potential to support the World Health Organization's plan on STDs and can detect multiple pathogens simultaneously. This review highlights the importance of STD biosensors in providing efficient, sensitive, and portable devices, addressing the limitations of current approaches, and discussing future possibilities.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Micol Lupi, Danielle Brogden, Ann-Marie Howell, Paris Tekkis, Sarah Mills, Christos Kontovounisios
Summary: Anal cancer rates, especially in women, have been increasing. Women with a history of genital dysplasia or cancer are at higher risk of anal cancer. However, there is a lack of education on this increased risk, resulting in delayed diagnosis and advanced disease. This review presents current evidence on screening, treatment, and surveillance of anal precancerous lesions in high-risk women.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
A. Potthoff, M. Korsch, N. H. Brockmeyer, A. Skaletz-Rorowski
Summary: In Germany, a high percentage of men and women have engaged in condomless sex, with anal intercourse being a common practice. Anal sexually transmitted infections are often overlooked, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis and treatment standards, as well as expanded free testing services.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julien Tran, Christopher K. K. Fairley, Jason J. J. Ong, Catriona S. S. Bradshaw, Ei T. T. Aung, Kate Maddaford, Marcus Y. Y. Chen, Jane S. S. Hocking, Eric P. F. Chow
Summary: This study examines the duration and body position of heterosexual men and women during tongue-kissing and finds that men spend longer duration and more often take the top position during kissing. The findings highlight the potential influence of body positioning and kissing duration on the risk of gonorrhea transmission.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)