Lifetime Lubricant Use among a Nationally Representative Sample of Lesbian- and Bisexual-Identified Women in the United States

摘要: Abstract Introduction The diversity in self-identified lesbian and bisexual women's sexual interactions necessitates better understanding of how when they integrate personal lubricant into different experiences. However, little is known about lifetime use, particularly at the population level. Aims aim this study was to examine prevalence characteristics use among adult women United States. Methods Data were drawn from a subset participants who participated 2012 National Survey Sexual Health Behavior, an online questionnaire administered nationally representative probability sample U.S. adults ages 18 older. Main Outcome Measures We examined socio-demographic characteristics, recent associated with specific behaviors condom frequency motivations for as well perception used. Results A majority lesbian- (60.1%) bisexual-identified (77.1%) reported ever using lubricant; 25.7% 32.7% used it last 30 days. Across most age groups, commonly during partnered play, intercourse, or vibrator/dildo Lesbian lubricants increase arousal/sexual pleasure/desire, make sex more fun, physical comfort sex. Conclusions Lubricant identified part experience across life span, both solo As evolving health assessments, clinicians educators may find value integrating lubricant-focused conversation their patients clients, particularly. Hensel DJ, Schick V, Herbenick D, Dodge B, Reece M, Sanders SA, Fortenberry JD. Lifetime J Sex Med 2015;12:1257–1266.