Brief Report: Who has a Sexual Agreement Among Mixed-Sex Partnered Adults in the U.S.?. Issue 4 (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Ji-Young; Mitchell, Jason W.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 29:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 338
• Page End: 345
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Sexual agreements -- couples' relationships -- sexual health promotion -- adult sexuality -- Internet-based studies; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2017.1329766
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Little is known about how common sexual agreements (SAs) are among mixed-sex couples. Data from 555 partnered, mixed-sex adults who completed a 1-time web survey were used to describe who had a SA in their current relationship and associated factors. Sixty-two percent reported having a SA. Having a SA was associated with identifying as bisexual or questioning, owning a smartphone, and recently having anal sex in the current relationship. Further research is needed to assess whether SAs may be an ideal platform to assist mixed-sex couples with their sexual health needs, which could include HIV/STD prevention and family planning.