New insights into the genetics of same-sex behavior

As a growing amount of research examines the impact of sexuality on various demographic outcomes, it becomes important to understand the complex intersections of sexual orientation identity, sexual/romantic attraction, and sexual behavior. However, most previous studies use data from Western countries that have particular histories of sexuality, limiting the generalizability of the findings beyond Western societies. We describe dimensions of sexuality in Japan, where there has not been any religious authority condemning same-sex behavior and any law prohibiting same-sex relations except for a decade in the late 19th century. We use data from the “Survey on Diversity of Work and Life, and Coexistence among the Residents of Osaka City,” the first population-based survey with detailed questions about multiple aspects of sexuality in Japan, to conduct descriptive analysis. More women identify as bisexual or asexual than lesbian. Among the respondents who selected “Don’t want to decide, haven’t decided”—a category originally created for queer/questioning respondents—as their sexual orientation, the proportion of those who indicated exclusive heterosexuality is higher than expected, raising the possibility that some heterosexual respondents with no heterosexual identity may have mistakenly chosen this category. The data suggest that the population of heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men is small. The prevalence of the asexual population differs by whether sexual orientation identity or sexual/romantic attraction is used to capture this population. Our analysis extends the demography of sexuality by examining unique non-Western data and putting in context the previous findings observed in Western countries.

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Straight Men’s Same-Sex Behavior

Contexts ◽

10.1177/15365042211035339 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 46-51

Author(s):

Tony Silva

Keyword(s):

Sex Behavior ◽

Same Sex ◽

Extramarital Sex ◽

Sex With Men

In this article, the author addresses why some straight-identified men are primarily attracted to women, but have sex with men. This typically happens because they think that extramarital sex with men is less threatening to their marriages than extramarital sex with women. Additionally, many live what they consider a “straight life” and believe that sex with men is irrelevant to their identities.

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The Association Between Disclosure of Same Sex Behavior to Healthcare Providers and PrEP Awareness Among BMSM in Baltimore

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-019-02401-2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (7) ◽

pp. 1888-1892 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Cui Yang ◽

Nandita Krishnan ◽

Julia E. Painter ◽

Carl Latkin

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Providers ◽

Sex Behavior ◽

Same Sex ◽

Prep Awareness

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Disclosure of same-sex behavior by young Chinese migrant men: context and correlates

Psychology Health & Medicine ◽

10.1080/13548506.2013.793367 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 190-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Yan Guo ◽

Xiaoming Li ◽

Yinjie Liu ◽

Shuling Jiang ◽

Xiaoming Tu

Keyword(s):

Sex Behavior ◽

Same Sex

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Same-sex behavior, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV risks among young northern Thai men

AIDS ◽

10.1097/00002030-199502000-00009 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 171-176

Author(s):

Chris Beyrer ◽

Sakol Eiumtrakul ◽

David D. Celentano ◽

Kenrad E. Nelson ◽

Somsri Ruckphaopunt ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

Sex Behavior ◽

Same Sex ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Hiv Risks

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FAKTOR PENYEBAB PERILAKU LAKI-LAKI SUKA BERHUBUNGAN SEKS DENGAN LAKI- LAKI (LSL) DI KOTA BUKITTINGGI TAHUN 2016

Jurnal Endurance ◽

10.22216/jen.v3i2.2784 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 213

Author(s):

Darmayanti Darmayanti. Y ◽

Sumitri Sumitri

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Focus Group ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Sex Behavior ◽

Same Sex ◽

Male Sex ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Hiv Aids

West Sumatera ranked 13thout of 33 provinces of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia by 2003. Bukittinggi occupied the second highest rank after Padang.HIV/AIDS cases are dominated by the age of 20-29 years. In 2014, 188 case of HIV/AIDS recorded, in West Sumatera, 156 people died, 73people from Padang, 15 people from Bukittinggi, and 11 people from Agam Regency. This study aims to determine the factor wich cause Male sex behavior with another man(LSL) in Bukittinggi by 2016. This is a qualitative research. Informant consisted of 2 LSL men, 7 conselours, and 8 LSL.The data was gained from the in-depth interviews focus group discussion. The cause of LSL from parental upbringing using the three parenting patterns, authoritarian, permissi, and democratic. From the aspect of psychodynamics, they were closer to the older siter. The role of father in effective, lack of love, violence, to the were looking for father figure outside the house. Mother would prefer a daughter and impose her child to behave like a women. From social sexual aspects, the experience being sexualy a bused by the same sex in yunior and senior high school and also teacher. The cause of LSL from parental upbringing, psychodynamics and sexual aspects. Pada tahun 2013 Provinsi Sumatra Barat menduduki rangking ke 13 dari 33 propinsi di Indonesia. Kota Bukittinggi menduduki rangking kedua terbanyak kasus HIV/AIDS setelah kota Padang. Kasus HIV/AIDS didominasi usia 20- 29 tahun. Pada tahun 2014 tercatat 188 kasus. Jumlah HIV/AIDS yang meninggal di Sumbar 156 orang yang berasal dari Padang 73 orang, Bukittinggi 15 orang, Kabupaten Agam 11 orang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor penyebab perilaku laki-laki suka berhubungan seks dengan laki-laki(LSL) di Kota Bukittinggi Tahun 2016. Metode penelitian adalah penelitian kualitatif. Informan adalah 2 orang laki-laki yang suka berhubungan seks dengan laki-laki (LSL) 7 orang konselor, 8 orang LSL. Tekhnik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara mendalam dan diskusi kelompok terarah. Penyebab LSLdari pola asuh orangtua menggunakan ketiga pola asuh yaitu otoriter, permisif dan demokratis. Dari aspek dinamika psikologis,lebih dekat kepada kakak perempuan. Peran ayah tidak efektif, kurang kasih sayang, kekerasan, sehingga mencari sosok ayah diluar rumah.Ibu lebih menginginkan anak perempuan dan memberlakukan anaknya seperti perempuan. Aspek pengalaman seksual, informan pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual dengan jenis kelamin sama waktu masih sekolah SMP,SMA serta guru. Penyebab perilaku laki-laki suka berhubungan seks dengan laki-laki adalah faktor pola asuh orangtua, dinamika psikologis dan pengalaman seksual.

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Sexual orientation disparities in food insecurity and food assistance resource use in U.S. adult women: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2014

10.21203/rs.2.17116/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Joanne G Patterson ◽

Jennifer Russomanno ◽

Jennifer M Jabson Tree

Keyword(s):

Food Insecurity ◽

Sexual Minority ◽

Resource Use ◽

Food Assistance ◽

Sex Behavior ◽

Same Sex ◽

Sexual Minority Women ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Heterosexual Women ◽

Emergency Food Assistance

Abstract Background. Nearly 40 million American adults report past year food insecurity. This is concerning, as food insecurity is associated with chronic disease morbidity and premature mortality. Women disproportionately experience food insecurity, and sexual minority women (i.e., lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual women reporting same-sex behavior) may be at greater risk for experiencing food insecurity disparities. The purpose of this study was to investigate patterns and prevalence of food insecurity and food assistance resource use in sexual minority and exclusively heterosexual women using population-level health surveillance data. Methods. We pooled 2004-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. Women were classified by sexual identity and lifetime same-sex behavior to create subgroups of lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual women reporting same-sex behavior (heterosexual WSW), and exclusively heterosexual women. We compared groups on past 12-month food insecurity, severe food insecurity, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and emergency food assistance resource use using multivariable Poisson regression models to estimate weighted prevalence ratios. Results. Lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual WSW were more likely to report past 12-month food insecurity and severe food insecurity than exclusively heterosexual women: prevalence ratios (PR) ranged from 1.37 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.07,1.75) to 1.77 (95% CI = 1.08-2.91). No differences were found in SNAP participation by sexual orientation, but more lesbians and heterosexual WSW reported using emergency food assistance in the past 12-months (PR = 1.96; 95% CI = 1.34, 2.88 and PR = 1.47; 95% CI = 1.05, 2.06 respectively). Conclusions. Food insecurity—including disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake—is overrepresented in sexual minority women. Lesbians and heterosexual WSW are also more likely to rely on emergency food assistance. This is problematic as SNAP use may reduce food insecurity over time, but emergency food resources (e.g., food pantries) do not. More evidence is needed to understand the multilevel factors driving food insecurity in this population, with to develop policy and community-based efforts to increase SNAP participation and decrease food insecurity.

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