I thought that this article about condom use and common errors may be of interest. It concludes that involving a partner in the decision making and use of condoms can ultimately make it a safer experience. As we say, 2 heads are better than 1!
Abstract Below:
Objectives: This exploratory study compared the frequency of condom use errors and problems between men reporting that condom use for penile–vaginal sex was a mutual decision compared with men making the decision unilaterally.
Methods: Nearly 2000 people completed a web-based questionnaire. A sub-sample of 660 men reporting that they last used a condom for penile–vaginal sex (within the past three months) was analysed. Nine condom use errors/problems were assessed. Multivariate analyses controlled for men’s age, marital status, and level of experience using condoms.
Results: Men’s unilateral decision-making was associated with increased odds of removing condoms before sex ended,breakage, and slippage during withdrawal. Men’s self-reported level of experience using condoms was significantly associated with seven out of nine errors/problems, with those indicating less experience consistently reporting more errors/problems.
Conclusions: Findings suggest that female involvement in the decision to use condoms for penile–vaginal sex may be partly protective against some condom errors/problems. Men’s self-reported level of experience using condoms may be a useful indicator of the need for education designed to promote the correct use of condoms. Education programmes may benefit men by urging them to involve their female partner in condom use decisions.
R Crosby1,2,3, R Milhausen3,4, S A Sanders2,3, C A Graham2,6, W L Yarber2,3,5
http://sti.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/84/3/198?etoc
This study does focus on heterosexual relationships, I believe there could be similar outcomes and conclusions for same-sex relationships, what do you think?
Abstract Below:
Objectives: This exploratory study compared the frequency of condom use errors and problems between men reporting that condom use for penile–vaginal sex was a mutual decision compared with men making the decision unilaterally.
Methods: Nearly 2000 people completed a web-based questionnaire. A sub-sample of 660 men reporting that they last used a condom for penile–vaginal sex (within the past three months) was analysed. Nine condom use errors/problems were assessed. Multivariate analyses controlled for men’s age, marital status, and level of experience using condoms.
Results: Men’s unilateral decision-making was associated with increased odds of removing condoms before sex ended,breakage, and slippage during withdrawal. Men’s self-reported level of experience using condoms was significantly associated with seven out of nine errors/problems, with those indicating less experience consistently reporting more errors/problems.
Conclusions: Findings suggest that female involvement in the decision to use condoms for penile–vaginal sex may be partly protective against some condom errors/problems. Men’s self-reported level of experience using condoms may be a useful indicator of the need for education designed to promote the correct use of condoms. Education programmes may benefit men by urging them to involve their female partner in condom use decisions.
R Crosby1,2,3, R Milhausen3,4, S A Sanders2,3, C A Graham2,6, W L Yarber2,3,5
http://sti.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/84/3/198?etoc
This study does focus on heterosexual relationships, I believe there could be similar outcomes and conclusions for same-sex relationships, what do you think?
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Kelly thats a fantastic bit of information.
ReplyDeleteNo surprise but still important. I would like to see some on SSA as well. BUT I reckon that the more people involved ( might be more than 2 people) the better.
Very cool
Yeah, not surprising, but good to know that the research is being done.
ReplyDeleteDefinately something needed on other types of relationships though.
Thanks for the pics!!!