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Condom use and high-risk sexual acts in adult films: a comparison of heterosexual and homosexual films

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  • Grudzen, C.R.
  • Elliott, M.N.
  • Kerndt, P.R.
  • Schuster, M.A.
  • Brook, R.H.
  • Gelberg, L.

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OBJECTIVES: We compared the prevalence of condom use during a variety of sexual acts portrayed in adult films produced for heterosexual and homosexual audiences to assess compliance with state Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations. METHODS: We analyzed 50 heterosexual and 50 male homosexual films released between August 1, 2005, and July 31, 2006, randomly selected from the distributor of 85% of the heterosexual adult films released each year in the United States. RESULTS: Penile-vaginal intercourse was protected with condoms in 3% of heterosexual scenes. Penile-anal intercourse, common in both heterosexual (42%) and homosexual (80%) scenes, was much less likely to be protected with condoms in heterosexual than in homosexual scenes (10% vs 78%; P

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  • Grudzen, C.R. & Elliott, M.N. & Kerndt, P.R. & Schuster, M.A. & Brook, R.H. & Gelberg, L., 2009. "Condom use and high-risk sexual acts in adult films: a comparison of heterosexual and homosexual films," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 99(S1), pages 152-156.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2007.127035_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.127035
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