Background Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) incidence is rising in the United
States. Study of incidence trends by stage at diagnosis, age-specific and birth cohort�…

The impact of a chronic disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on sexual
functioning and body image can significantly impair the quality of life of patients. This review�…

Background Heterosexual anal and oral sex are related to the acquisition and transmission
of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). As common reportable STDs (chlamydia�…

Recent studies have raised interest in the possibility that dysbiosis of the gut microbiome (ie,
the communities of bacteria residing in the intestine) in HIV-infected patients could�…

Objective: This study examines the prevalence and risk factors associated with risky sexual
behaviors in community college students. Participants: A diverse sample of 18–19-year-old�…

Background. Testing on indication of self-reported anal sex or symptoms is used to manage
anorectal Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea)�…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence and treatment of rectal Chlamydia trachomatis and
Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections among women reporting receptive anal intercourse in a�…

The study purpose was to assess, in a US probability sample of women, the specific ways
women have discovered to experience pleasure from anal touch. Through qualitative pilot�…

Focus group methods were used to explore heterosexual women's receptive anal sex
attitudes and motivations. Behaviors under investigation included penile–anal intercourse�…

Problem Receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is more efficient than receptive vaginal
intercourse (RVI) at transmitting HIV, but its contribution to heterosexually acquired HIV�…