Journal article
Associations between Anorectal Chlamydia and Oroanal Sex or Saliva Use as a Lubricant for Anal Sex: A Cross-sectional Survey
VJ Cornelisse, CK Fairley, TRH Read, D Lee, S Walker, JS Hocking, MY Chen, CS Bradshaw, EPF Chow
Sexually Transmitted Diseases | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background Receptive condomless anal sex is a known risk factor for anorectal chlamydia, but it remains unclear whether oroanal sex practices also contribute. We aimed to determine whether oroanal sex ("rimming"), fingering, or the use of saliva as anal lubricant are risk factors for anorectal chlamydia among men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre from July 2014 to June 2015. Routinely collected computer-assisted self-interview data included demographics, number of sexual partners, and condom use. We added questions on receptive rimming, receptive fingering or penis "dipping," and the use of a partner's saliva as an..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council program grant (No. 568971). E.P.F.C. is supported by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship (No. 1091226). V.J.C. is supported by a stipend from the Research Training Program of the Australian Government's Department of Education and Training. All authors declare that they have no competing interests.