Unprotected anal intercourse in gay men: the resolution to withdraw before ejaculating.
734 gay men who had recently engaged in unprotected anal intercourse reported self-justifications they used at the time. A common self-justification involved a resolution to withdraw before ejaculating. Compared with other self-justifications, this resolution was associated with a "last minute" rather than a "premeditated" decision to have unprotected anal intercourse, suggesting that the resolution derived just from "heat of the moment" thinking. Implications for AIDS education are discussed.
Gold
R S
RS
School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
Skinner
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D003076:Coitus Interruptus / Q000523:psychology*; D017280:Condoms; D004542:Ejaculation; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior