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1 An evaluation of the STD profiles and safe sex practices of a sample of swingers Presented by: Edward M. Fernandes, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Barton College, North Carolina George Gaither, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychological Science Ball State University, Indiana The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality 2009 Congress Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

2 Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study was to gather information about the sexual activities of swingers, to determine the incidence and prevalence of STDs in this population, and to evaluate the safe sex practices of swingers.

3 STD vs. STI Safe Sex Practices Diseases that are spread through sexual contact are usually referred to as sexually transmitted diseases STDs. STI - sexually transmitted infection- is a new term replacing STD. According to the CDC and the American Sexual Health Association abstinence (not having oral, vaginal, or anal sex) is the best way to prevent STD. Mutual monogamy having sex with only one, uninfected partner who only has sex with you Limiting the number of sex partners to reduce possible exposure to STDs/STIs Using latex condoms consistently and correctly for all types of sexual contact (oral, vaginal, anal)

4 The estimated total number of people living in the US with a viral STD/STI is over 65 million. Cases of sexually transmitted diseases reported rates per 100,000 civilian population United States, 2007 Chlamydia 1,108, rate Gonorrhea 355, rate Syphilis (all stages) 40, rate In a national survey of US physicians, fewer than one-third routinely screened patients for STDs/STIs

5 Chlamydia Rates by gender: United States, Chlamydia Source: CDC/NCHSTP 2003 STD Surveillance Report 5

6 Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Rates by gender: United States, and the Healthy People year 2010 objective Source: CDC/NCHSTP 2003 STD Surveillance Report 6

7 Syphilis Reported cases by stage of illness: United States, Syphilis Source: CDC/NCHSTP 2003 STD Surveillance Report 7

8 Estimated Incidence of AIDS and Death of Adults with AIDS*, United States, January 1985 June 2003 HIV/AIDS Note: Adjusted for reporting delays Source: CDC/NCHSTP 2003 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report Edward Fernandes, 8 Ph.D. All rights reserved

9 Genital herpes Initial visits to physicians offices: United States, Herpes SOURCE: National Disease and Therapeutic Index (IMS America, Ltd.) 9

10 Other STDs Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Initial visits to physicians offices by women years of age United States, SOURCE: National Disease and Therapeutic Index (IMS Health) 10

11 Trichomoniasis and other vaginal infections in women Initial visits to physicians offices: United States,

12 It is estimated that as many as one in five Americans have genital herpes Over 6 million people acquire HPV each year Each year, there are almost 3 million new cases of chlamydia Consistent condom use provides substantial protection against the acquisition of many STDs, including statistically significant reduction of risk against HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis

13 Our Study: Sample and Method Sample: The respondents were a self- selected sample of swingers (sample of convenience) recruited through an online advertisement in three of major swingers web dating sites. Instrument: A survey was constructed by the researchers. A link to the survey was made available through the participating sites. Survey questions included a demographics section, a sexual behaviour and attitudes section, a safe sex practices section, and a STD profile section

14 Results Demographic Gender Differences within the Sample 2,103 (74%) men & 741 (26%) women Sexual Orientation Men: more heterosexuals (84%) than bisexuals (15%) Women: more bisexuals (72%) than heterosexuals (28%) Very few identified as homosexual 8 (0.4%) men; 1 (0.1%) woman Age 40% of men and women were Men: more 45 or older (45%) than under 35 years old (16%) Women: more under 35 years old (33%) than of over 45 (27%)

15 Demographic Gender Differences within the Sample Race/Ethnicity 84% Caucasian; 10% Latino; 3% Black Present Marital Status 72% married; 13% cohabiting; 7% single Swinging Frequency 75% reported 2-12 times per year More men than women reported swinging less than once a year (6% vs 3%) More women than men reported swinging weekly (14% vs 7%)

16 Table 1. Proportions of participants (by sex) that reported engaging in each sexual activity during swinging. Swinging Activity Men Women (n = 2103) (n = 741) Oral Sex Vaginal Sex Exchange partners Group Sexual Activities MFM activities* FMF activities Anal Sex* Mutual Masturbation Watch Only* Woman on woman sex only* B&D Other Fisting S&M Do not Participate in any sexual activity Watersports Man on man sex only* Never exchange partners Note: * Difference is sta0s0cally significant using independent samples t- tests and α set at.003

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18 Table 3. Proportions of participants (by sex) that reported contracting any STD and specific STDs during swinging sexual activities. Proportions that said "yes" Ever contracted an STD during swinging sexual activities Men (n = 2062).06 Women (n = 727).11 Vaginitis Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Herpes HPV HIV Yeast Infection Bladder Infection Kidney Infection Other STD.01.01

19 Table 4. Proportions of participants (by sex) that reported currently having any STD and specific STDs. Proportions that said "yes" Men Women Do you currently have an STD (n = 2012).04 (n = 709).05 Vaginitis Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Herpes HPV HIV Yeast Infection Bladder Infection Kidney Infection Other STD.00.00

20 Table 5. Percentages of participants who reported ever contracting an STD during swinging by marital status. Men Women n % Yes n % Yes Married Single Cohabi5ng Widowed Divorced Other Total The percentage of male participants who reported having ever contracted an STD through swinging activities did not differ by current marital status X 2 (5, N = 2019) = 5.01, p >.05. Among female participants, however, a significantly smaller proportion of married participants reported ever having contracted an STD, than other women X 2 (5, N =708) = 23.24, p <.001.

21 Table 6. Percentages of participants who reported ever contracting an STD during swinging by swinging frequency. Men Women n % Yes n % Yes Less than once a year At least once a year At least 2 to 5 0mes a year At least 6 to 8 0mes a year Monthly Weekly Total A Chi Square test revealed that a significantly larger proportion of men who reported swinging weekly reported ever having contracted an STD through swinging activities than all other men, X 2 (5, N = 2,030) = 17.73, p =.003. Proportions did not differ significantly among women, X 2 (5, N = 721) = 6.12, p >.05.

22 Safer Sex Behavior Items Safer Oral Sex Behaviors When engaging in oral sex during swinging I use condoms I ask my partner(s) to use condoms I use a latex barrier (i.e. dental dams) I ask my partner(s) to use a latex barrier (i.e. dental dams) Safer Intercourse Behaviors When engaging in vaginal sex during swinging I use condoms When engaging in anal sex during swinging I use condoms When engaging in vaginal or anal sex during swinging I ask my partner(s) to use condoms Safer Sex Assessment Behaviors I ask my sexual partners for their STD status I tell my partners about my STD I get tested for STDs at least once a year Risky Sexual Behaviors I have engaged in swinging activities while infected by an STD I share sex toys with other sexual partners I swing with "single" individuals

23 Ever contracted an STD through Swinging by Safer Sex Behavior Scores Men No Yes F(3, 1940) = 4.49, p =.004 n = 1,826 n = 118 a M SD M SD Oral Sex F(1, 1942) = 12.05, p =.001 Intercourse F(1, 1942) = 0.76, p =.381 Assessment F(1, 1942) = 3.20, p =.074 Risky Behaviors.13 Women No Yes F(3, 676) = 2.44, p =.063 n = 601 n = 79 a M SD M SD Oral Sex F(1, 679) = 1.86, p =.173 Intercourse F(1, 679) = 0.18, p =.669 Assessment F(1, 679) = 6.69, p =.010 Risky Behaviors.11

24 Ever contracted an STD through Swinging by Risky Behaviors Men No Yes F(3, 1545) = 4.90, p =.002 n = 1,445 n = 104 M SD M SD I share sex toys with other sex partners F(1, 1548) = 2.88, p =.090 I have engaged in swinging ac0vi0es while infected with an STD F(1, 1548) = 11.87, p =.001 I swing with "single" individuals F(1, 1548) = 0.66, p =.419 Women No Yes F(3, 574) = 3.83, p =.010 n = 506 n = 72 M SD M SD I share sex toys with other sex partners F(1, 577) = 0.57, p =.449 I have engaged in swinging ac0vi0es while infected with an STD F(1, 577) = 7.96, p =.005 I swing with "single" individuals F(1, 577) = 3.36, p =.067

25 Conclusions based on this research 1. Swingers, by self- report, have very low rates of STDs, even though not all engage in safer sex practices. 2. Women are twice as likely to report getting infected with a STD during swinging. 3. Different variables differ among those who have versus those that have not been infected with a STD through swinging. 4. We may question the simple statement that multiple partners = high STD risk we must consider the context as with this population. 5. Swinging itself is not a high risk behavior. 6. Swingers consider swinging a safe behavior; swingers also feel that other swingers are trustworthy.

26 However: Sample : self- selected sample of convenience May not be representative of the population Individuals infected with STIs may have dropped out of swinging Respondents may have had a bias motivation in participating in the survey. Further research is necessary using urogenital sampling.

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