Authors

Strong, David A.  Bancroft, John.  Carnes, Lori A.  Davis, Leah A.
  Kennedy, John.

Institution 

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, USA.

Title

The impact of sexual arousal on sexual risk-taking: a qualitative study.

Source
  Journal of Sex Research.  42(3):185-91, 2005 Aug.

Abstract

Quantitative studies have shown that both straight and gay men with a low
  propensity for inhibition of sexual arousal are more likely to engage in
  unprotected sex in the face of risk. This article reports findings from an
  interview study of both straight and gay men focusing on the individual’s
  experience of the impact of sexual arousal on risk management. The impact
  of the immediate post-ejaculatory period and the effects of condoms on
  sexual arousal are also considered. Three patterns were apparent in both
  groups: (a) low inhibition of sexual arousal associated with impaired risk
  management; (b) low inhibition of arousal in risk situations leading to
  establishment of planning ahead, and (c) no impact of sexual arousal on
  risk management. We also consider the contrast between committed and
  uncommitted relationships. Lastly, we consider possible mediating
  mechanisms between sexual arousal and risk management and discuss the
  implications of these varied patterns for interventions to reduce
  high-risk sexual behavior.

Publication Type
  Journal Article.  Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural.