Table 2.

Characteristics of anal sex experience (n = 1,190)

Use of poppers	n	(%)
Yes	409	34.4
No	781	65.6
Use of condom during anal intercourse
Yes always	496	41.7
Yes sometimes	358	30.1
No	336	28.2
Use of lubricant during anal intercourse
Yes always	742	62.4
Yes sometimes	376	31.6
No	72	6.1
Massage of the anal sphincter before having anal intercourse
Yes with the tongue (anolingus)	257	21.6
Yes with a finger	646	54.3
Yes with a dildo/vibrator	41	3.4
No	246	20.7