Sexual Behavior, App Use, and Venue Comfort During Covid-19
A Global Study of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10206806 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Juan C Jauregui (0000-0001-6524-7301, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, corresponding author), Chenglin Hong (0000-0002-9652-388X, University of Connecticut), Alex Garner (0000-0003-2889-4600, MPact Global), Sean Howell (0000-0001-9703-8950, Hornet Gay Social Network), Ian W Holloway (0000-0001-7454-8632, UCLA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-7 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Sex Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4499 • E-ISSN: 1559-8519 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00224499.2025.2585071 |
| PMID | 41248517 |
| OpenAlex | W4416291284 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 40 |
Little global research exists exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual behavior of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Using data from a global dataset representing GBMSM from 132 countries, this study assessed sexual behavior and comfort attending social and sexual venues (bars, saunas, sex parties) during the pandemic. Data were derived from a cross-sectional survey implemented by Hornet, a popular gay social-networking app, from October to November 2020. A total of 15,499 GBMSM were included in this analysis. Nearly two thirds (64.8%) of the sample had met a sexual partner through a dating/hookup app since the COVID-19 crisis began. GBMSM waiting to attend social and sexual venues until public health officials indicated it was safe, there was a vaccine, or their friends started going were less likely to have an app-based sex partner. Additionally, both HIV-positive status and current PrEP use were associated with higher odds of app-based sexual contact. These findings highlight the dynamic relationship between digital platforms and in-person sexual contexts during public health crises. Integrating harm reduction and sex-positive messaging across both digital and offline spaces is critical, especially during crises that limit access to social connection and affirming spaces
Harm · Men who have sex with men · Odds · Public health · Reproductive health · Sex partners · Sexual behavior · Social media · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
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