Correlates of Enhanced Sexual Pleasure from Condom Use: A Study of Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States

Richard A. Crosby, Leandro Mena

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Abstract

This study of young Black MSM (YBMSM) explored the correlates and outcomes of enhanced sexual pleasure from condom-protected sex. Six-hundred YBMSM were enrolled from an sexually transmitted infection clinic in the southern United States. Men completed a computer-assisted self-interview. A 3-item scale assessed perceptions related to condoms enhancing sexual pleasure. Nine of 14 correlates met the screening level of significance and were tested in a regression model. Three obtained multivariable significance: (1) Men discussing condom use with sex partners had greater odds (AOR = 1.67, 95 % CI 1.20–2.34) of experiencing enhanced pleasure; (2) Insertive-partners had lower odds (AOR = 0.63, 95 % CI 0.44–0.91) of experiencing enhanced pleasure; and (3) men scoring higher in internalized homophobia had lower odds (AOR = 0.66, 95 % CI 0.47–0.93) of experiencing enhanced pleasure. Also, men experiencing enhanced pleasure were less likely to report any condomless anal sex. The experience of enhanced sexual pleasure during condom-protected sex may be an important “target” of behavioral intervention efforts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1491-1496
Number of pages6
JournalAIDS and Behavior
Volume21
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2017

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Keywords

  • Black MSM
  • Condoms
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Sex

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

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