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. 1999 Nov;89(11):1739-41.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.11.1739.

Use of reality "female condoms" for anal sex by US men who have sex with men. HIVNET Vaccine Preparedness Study Protocol Team

M Gross  1 , S P Buchbinder, S Holte, C L Celum, B A Koblin, J M Douglas Jr
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Use of reality "female condoms" for anal sex by US men who have sex with men. HIVNET Vaccine Preparedness Study Protocol Team

M Gross et al. Am J Public Health. 1999 Nov.

Abstract

Objectives: This study assessed use of Reality "female condoms" for anal sex by HIV-seronegative men who have sex with men and are at high risk for HIV infection.

Methods: Self-administered questionnaires were completed by 2277 participants in a 6-city prospective cohort study.

Results: Of the 1084 (48%) men who had heard of using the female condom for anal sex, 145 (13%) reported using it in the prior 6 months. Users were at greater risk than nonusers: 47 receptive and 35 insertive users reported problems, including bleeding by the receptive partner (4).

Conclusions: Redesign of the female condom could increase acceptability and use by men who have sex with men and could address possible safety concerns.

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