Contraception use: is everything played at first intercourse?

Abstract

ObjectivesThe rate of condom and other contraception use varies depending on social, personal and sexual characteristics. We present a study covering various contraceptive means, considering sexual orientation and considering a large panel of co-variables among Swiss resident young adults.MethodsData were obtained from a self-administrated national survey on sexual behavior. Participants (N=4703, 49% males) were divided into three groups based on the mean of contraception used at last intercourse: CONDOM (55.1, 54.3% males), CONTRACEPTIVE (34.3, 43.1% males) and NON-USE (10.5, 50.7% males). By gender, groups were compared on sociodemographic and personal characteristics, contraception used at first intercourse (FI) and sexual life.ResultsGlobally, 90% of participants used a reliable contraception at last intercourse. Compared to the CONDOM group, participants in the CONTRACEPTIVE group were more likely to have already used a contraceptive at FI, and individuals in the NON-USE group were more likely to have had a non-use or to have used a contraceptive only at FI.ConclusionsContraception at FI seems to have a considerable impact on the further use of contraception. It seems thus essential to make all necessary efforts in order to promote the best contraception and protection at FI.

Anal Intercourse among Heterosexual Young Adults: A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland

“…As research reported less contraception use during AI, we assessed contraception use. Contraception at first intercourse seems to have a considerable impact on the further use of contraception (Meuwly, Barrense-Dias, Auderset, & Suris Granell, 2020) and the rate of condom use at last intercourse allows quantifying current condom use (Noar, Cole, & Carlyle, 2006). Thus, we asked participants to report if they had used a condom at first and last intercourse.…”