Table 2.
Behaviors of 275 HIV negative concordant and 58 HIV discordant gay male couples recruited online, United States, 2011.
| Couple-level sexual behavior | % (N = 333 dyads) |
|---|---|
| UAS practiced within relationship | 83% (278) |
| Sex outside of relationship | 30% (101) |
| UAS outside of relationship a | 63% (64) |
| UAS within & out of relationship a | 53% (54) |
| Couple-level substance use with sex – main partner | % (N = 333 dyads) |
| Party drugs b | 11% (35) |
| EDM c | 18% (61) |
| Amyl nitrate (e.g., poppers) | 14% (46) |
| Marijuana | 30% (101) |
| Alcohol | 83% (278) |
| Couple-level substance use with sex – casual partner | % (N = 333 dyads) |
| Party drugs b | 3% (11) |
| EDM c | 9% (30) |
| Amyl nitrate (e.g., poppers) | 10% (32) |
| Marijuana | 8% (28) |
| Alcohol | 17% (58) |
Notes.
With the exception of UAS practiced within the relationship, all reported behaviors include male couples in which one or both men in the relationship self-reported `engaging in that behavior (e.g., amyl nitrate with sex – main partner).
a
Data reflects among the couples who had one or both partners that had sex outside of their relationship.
b
Party drugs include ecstasy, ketamine, GHB, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
c
EDM represents erectile dysfunction medication.