Table 2.
Type and Frequency of Sexual Practices Among Couples According to Year of Relationship
| Type and Frequency of Sexual Practice | Ever | First Year of Relationship | Current Year of Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal intercourse, no. (%) | 499 (99.8) | 499 (99.8) | 474 (94.8) |
| Contacts per month, median (range)* | 12 (0–300) | 4 (0–60) | |
| Ever used condom, no. (%) | 149 (29.9) | 109 (23.0) | |
| Frequent condom use, no. (%) | 84 (16.8) | 67 (13.4) | |
| Vaginal intercourse during menses, no. (%) | 326 (65.2) | 297 (59.4) | 134 (26.8) |
| Contacts per month, median (range)* | 0 (0–10) | 0 (0–4) | |
| Frequent condom use, no. (%) | 45 (15.2) | 21(15.7) | |
| Anal intercourse, no. (%) | 152 (30.4) | 107 (21.4) | 68 (13.6) |
| Contacts per month, median (range)* | 0 (0–20) | 0 (0–15) | |
| Frequent condom use, no. (%) | 14 (13.1) | 5 (7.4) | |
| Male receptive oral sex, no. (%) | 456 (91.2) | 428 (85.6) | 370 (74.0) |
| Contacts per month, median (range)* | 3 (0–100) | <1 (0–100) | |
| Frequent condom use, no. (%) | 6 (1.4) | 7 (1.9) | |
| Female receptive oral sex, no. (%) | 462 (92.4) | 435 (87.0) | 374 (74.8) |
| Contacts per month, median (range)* | 3 (0–100) | <1 (0–100) | |
| Frequent barrier (dental dam) use, no. (%) | 2 (0.5) | 3 (0.8) |
*
Summation of individual level data.