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Perceptions of Anal Intercourse Among Heterosexual Women: A Pilot Qualitative Study.
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- What do colorectal specialists think about female participation in anal intercourse? An online survey of UK coloproctologists.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Women's techniques for pleasure from anal touch: Results from a U.S. probability sample of women ages 18-93.PloS one · 2022Article
- Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Women's Sexual Pleasure: A Scoping Review.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2021Article
- The Anal Sex Stigma Scales: A New Measure of Sexual Stigma Among Cisgender Men Who have Sex with Men.AIDS and behavior · 2020Article
- Childhood Traumatic Experiences and Receptive Anal Intercourse Among Women.Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionMore than one-third of women in the U.S. have engaged in heterosexual anal intercourse (HAI), but little is known regarding women's perceptions of HAI and motivations for engaging in this sexual behavior.
aimThis study aimed to explore U.S. women's motivations for engaging in HAI and to investigate how they navigate HAI in the context of sexual relationships.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 women, ages 18-50 years old, who had engaged in anal intercourse with a male partner within the past 3 months. The interview guide was developed utilizing a conceptual framework based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.
main outcome measureThematic content analysis was performed, and salient themes were identified.
resultsSalient themes were identified in all key components of the construct, including attitudes toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Women's intent to engage in HAI was influenced by their attitudes toward HAI and level of control and trust with their partners. Primary motivators were partner and personal pleasure and sexual curiosity and experimentation.
conclusionThe Theory of Planned Behavior construct was well suited to explore factors influencing women's intent to engage in HAI. Most women perceive negative societal norms toward HAI. Although this does not appear to affect intention to engage in HAI, it does affect disclosure of this sexual activity with friends and healthcare providers. It is important for healthcare providers to provide open, non-judgmental counseling regarding HAI to decrease stigma, enhance communication, and improve sexual health. Benson LS, Gilmore KC, Micks EA, et al. Perceptions of Anal Intercourse Among Heterosexual Women: A Pilot Qualitative Study. Sex Med 2019;7:198-206.
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