Sexual need fulfillment in the relationships of straight and bisexual men with HIV.
This article explores the associations among sexual need fulfillment, partner selection, and risky sexual behavior, using a functional/motivational perspective. It was hypothesized that sexual needs influence partner selection (e.g., steady vs. nonsteady and male vs. female), and engaging in unprotected sexual activity is influenced by both sexual needs and partner selection. A sample of self-identified straight and bisexual men with HIV completed measures of sexual frequency, sexual risk-taking behaviors, and sexual need fulfillment. Results indicated that sexual needs were predictive of partner selection but not unprotected sexual activity.
Craft
Shonda M
SM
Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108-6140, USA. craft029@umn.edu
Serovich
Julianne M
JM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001727:Bisexuality; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012747:Sexual Partners; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology