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2021

Are Male Couples Changing Their Sexual Agreements and Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic?


Alison R. WalshAlison R. Walsh, Stephen SullivanStephen Sullivan, Rob StephensonRob Stephenson
Химия и современные технологии
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-021-03256-2
Abstract / Full Text

Sexual agreements are an important element of HIV prevention for many partnered gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). This study describes sexual agreement and sexual behavior changes during the 2020 pandemic among a sample of 215 coupled US GBMSM. Overall, reported behavior shifted towards monogamy. Fifteen percent of respondents developed/ended/changed their agreement during the pandemic; the pandemic factored into 85% of reported changes. Individuals reported fewer outside sexual partners compared to the 3 months pre-pandemic. More research is needed to investigate shifting behavior and associated risk in order to adapt HIV services during the pandemic.

Author information
  • Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USAAlison R. Walsh, Stephen Sullivan & Rob Stephenson
  • Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership, University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 N Ingalls St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USAAlison R. Walsh & Rob Stephenson
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