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ArticleRevista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia2026

Sexual behavior of women who have sex with women.

Debora Aiesha Leite Cantelli, Sérgio Henrique Pires Okano, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito, Rosana Maria Reis, Ana Carolina de Sá Rosa-E-Silva, Lúcia Alves da Silva Lara

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Article in Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Debora Aiesha Leite CantelliUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Ribeirão PretoSP Brazil Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5529-3977
Sérgio Henrique Pires OkanoUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Ribeirão PretoSP Brazil Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6046-2659
Luiz Gustavo Oliveira BritoUniversidade Estadual de Campinas Faculdade de Ciências Médicas CampinasSP Brazil Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7364-4718
Rosana Maria ReisUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Ribeirão PretoSP Brazil Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9631-4167
Ana Carolina de Sá Rosa-E-SilvaUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Ribeirão PretoSP Brazil Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7025-344X
Lúcia Alves da Silva LaraUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Ribeirão PretoSP Brazil Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1073-238X

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Abstract

Objective: To assess sexual behavior, use of sexually transmitted infection prevention methods and the sexual function, among women who have sex with women. Methods: This nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2023 to April 2024 using the Respondent Driven Sampling method. Women who have sex with women (WSW) with vaginas and neovagina, aged 18-40 years were included. Data on sociodemographic, clinical history, sexual behavior, and STI prevention were collected. Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results: A total of 371 forms were analyzed (mean age: 28.7 ± 6.9 years). 82.0% participants reported having penile-vaginal intercourse. Nearly all reported both performing (367; 98.0%) and receiving (360; 97.0%) oral sex. 351 participants (94.6%) reported receptive and 324 (87.4%) reported insertive penetration. Insertive anal sex was reported by 94 participants (25.3%), and receptive anal sex by 87 (23.4%). Only 10 participants (2.7%) reported using barrier methods during oral sex. Based on FSFI scores, 115 participants (31.0%) were at risk for sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: Most WSW in Brazil engage in oral and vaginal sex, but the report of STI prevention remains mostly limited to the male condom, with little use of barriers in oral or digital practices. HPV and hepatitis vaccination status are high. 115 participants (31.0%) scoring below the cutoff of 26.55. No significant difference in risk of development of sexual dysfunction between age, educational level, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Homosexuality, FemaleSexual BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesAdolescentAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansYoung AdultAgedFemale sexual function indexSexual behaviorSexually transmitted infectionsSexual practicesSurveys and questionnairesWomen

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