Bareback Sex Survey

What comes closest to your definition of "bareback sex?"

        Choose one: ANY anal sex without a condom ONLY intentional anal sex without a condom BOTH anal AND oral sex without a condom NOT ONLY anal sex without a condom BUT ALSO the top ejaculates (cums) into the ass of the bottom I'm not sure None of the above Decline to state

How would you describe men who have bareback sex with other men?

In general, do you consider yourself someone who participates in bareback sex?

    Choose one:

Yes
Sometimes
No
Decline to state

What are your primary reasons for participation (or non-participation) in bareback sex?

In the past 30 days, how often have you participated in bareback sex?

Choose one: Several times a day Daily (or nearly every day) Several times a week Once per week 2-3 times during the month Once during the month None in the last 30 days, but at least once in the past year Never in the past year Decline to state

In the past 30 days, how often have you thought about or fantasized about having bareback sex?

Choose one: Several times a day Daily (or nearly every day) Several times a week Once per week 2-3 times during the month Once during the month None in the last 30 days, but at least once in the past year Never in the past year Decline to state

Overall, how long have you been participating in bareback sex?

Choose one: Less than one week (6 or fewer days) One week to one month (7-30 days) One month to six months (31-180 days) Six months to one year (181-365 days) One to two years (12-24 months) Two to three years (24-36 months) More than three years I have never had bareback sex Decline to state

What are the places you meet men with whom you have bareback sex?

    Select all that apply:

On AOL
On the Internet (but not AOL)
Phone sex lines
Ads in magazines or newspapers
Bars or nightclubs
Adult movie theaters
Adult bookstores
Bathhouses
Sex clubs
Truck Stops or Rest Areas
Public Restrooms
Gym (not a bathhouse)
Outdoor cruisy area (e.g., park or alley)
Parties devoted to bareback sex
Other sex parties
Through men I have had bareback sex with
Through other friends
I do not have bareback sex
Other places. Enter below:

What role (if any) does the Internet and services such as AOL play in your participation in bareback sex?

In the past 30 days, with whom have you had bareback sex?

    Select all that apply:

Primary partner (e.g., boyfriend)
Frequent sex partner (e.g., fuck buddy)
Casual sex partner (e.g., trick)
Anonymous sex partner
Friend (with whom I usually do not have sex)
I have not had bareback sex at all in the past 30 days
Other person. Enter below:

What best describes your current relationship status?

            Choose one: Single, not dating Single and dating Have partner, but live apart Have partner and live together Multiple person relationship (3 or more) Legally married Deline to state

Please describe how your relationship status affects your practice (or not) of barebacking.

In the past 30 days, where have you had bareback sex?

    Select all that apply:

My house or apartment
Partner's house or apartment
My place of business
Partner's place of business
Other friend's place (who is not a sex partner)
Car, truck, or van
Hotel or motel room
Bar or nightclub
Adult bookstore
Adult movie theater
Bathhouse
Sex club
Public Restroom
Outdoor cruisy area (e.g., park or alley)
Gym steam room (regular gym, not a bathhouse)
Other area in gym (e.g., locker room)
I have not participated in  bareback sex in the past 30 days
Other places. Enter below:

How would you describe your role in most bareback sexual relationships?

    Choose one:

Bottom (mostly get fucked)
Top (mostly fuck)
Versatile (do both)
I do not have bareback sex
Decline to state

Has your sexual role (e.g., bottom, versatile, or top) changed over time?

Choose one: Used to be more of a top, now more of a bottom Used to more of a top, now more versatile Used to more of a bottom, now more of a top Used to be more of a bottom, now more versatile Used to be more versatile, now more of a top Used to be more versatile, now more of a bottom No, I haven't changed Decline to state

In the past 30 days, have you had men ejaculate (cum) into your rectum (ass)?

  Choose one Yes No Not sure Decline to state

        Please state your reasons:

In the past 30 days, have you ejaculated (cum) into your partner's rectum (ass)?

         Choose One Yes No Not sure Decline to state

        Please state your reasons:

How long has it been since you last used condoms as a part of anal sex?

        Choose one: Recently, less than one month ago One month to six months ago Six months to one year ago Between one and two years ago Between two and three years ago More than three years ago I have never used condoms as a part of anal sex Decline to state

In addition to barebacking, please check any other sexual practices you have engaged in the past 30 days.

    Select all that apply:

Sucking someone's penis (cock)
Having your penis (cock) sucked
Fucking (as a top) with condom on you
Getting fucked (as a bottom) with condom on partner
Fisting top (putting your hand in someone else's ass)
Fisting bottom (having someone else's hand up your ass)
Rimming (licking someone's ass or having your ass licked)
Menage a tois or 3-way (3 people at one time)
Group play (4 or more people at one time)
Public outdoor sex (such as a park or alley)
Public indoor sex (such as a public restroom)
Glory Holes
CUSeeMe (Internet video play)
Vacuum Pumping
Bondage (being tied up, handcuffs, or tying someone up)
Discipline (spanking,  whipping, etc.)
Watersports (urine or piss play)
Scat (shit play)
Felching (eating cum out of someone's ass)
CBT (cock and ball torture)
TT (intense nipple play or tit torture)
I have not engaged in any sexual practices in the past 30 days
Other sex play not listed above.   Enter below:


How many people have you had any kind of sex with (including barebacking) in the past 30 days?

        Choose one: 0 people 1 person 2-5 people 6-10 people 11-20 people 21 or more people Deline to state

How many people have you had bareback sex with in the past 30 days?

        Choose one: 0 people 1 person 2-5 people 6-10 people 11-20 people 21 or more people Deline to state

In the past 6 months, have you had any sexually transmitted diseases (STD's), not including HIV?

    Choose one:

I don't know (or not sure)
No
Yes
Decline to state

What was the result of your last HIV test?

    Choose one:

Don't know
Never had an HIV test
HIV-positive
HIV-negative
Decline to state

When was your last HIV test?

        Choose one: Recently, less than one month ago One month to six months ago Six months to one year ago Between one and two years ago Between two and three years ago More than three years ago I have never had an HIV test Decline to state

How does your HIV status (whether negative, positive, or unknown) affect your participation in bareback sex?

If you engage in bareback sex at this time, was there a time when other behaviors that are commonly called "safer sex" (such as using condoms or refraining from anal sex) was a part of your sexual life?

Choose one: Yes, there was a time when I practiced "safer sex" ONLY No, I have always practiced bareback sex I have always used condoms part of the time and bareback sex part of the time I do not practice bareback sex Decline to state

If there was a time when you practiced "safer sex" ONLY, and you engage in bareback sex at least some of the time now, what are the reasons for the change?

Please check all the drugs (including alcohol) you have used just before or during bareback sex in the past 30 days.

Select all that apply:

Alcohol (not to intoxication)
Alcohol (to intoxication)
Marijuana (pot, weed)
Other Hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, Peyote)
Crystal meth or speed (inhaled or smoked)
Crystal meth or speed (injected)
Cocaine or crack (inhaled or smoked)
Cocaine or crack (injected)
Ecstasy or X
GHB or G
Special K or K (Ketamine)
Viagra
Other erection enhancing aids (e.g., Yohimbe, Yocon, Caverject, etc.)
Inhalants (e.g., amyl and butyl nitrates)
Heroin (inhaled or smoked)
Heroin (injected)
Other Opiates (e.g., codeine)
Downers (e.g., barbiturates, Valium, Xanax. etc.)
I have not used any drugs or alcohol in the past 30 days
I have used drugs or alcohol, but not just before or during bareback sex
Other drugs not listed above.  Enter below:

In the past 30 days, how often have you used drugs (including alcohol) just before or during bareback sex?

        Choose one: Everytime (or nearly every time) Most of the time Approximately half of the time Sometimes, but not as much as half A few times None (I have not mixed drugs and bareback sex in the last 30 days) Decline to state

What role (if any) does drugs and/or alcohol play in your participation in bareback sex?

If you are currently in counseling or psychotherapy for any reason, have you informed your counselor or psychotherapist of your practice of (or desire to practice) bareback sex?

    Choose one:

I am not currently in counseling or psychotherapy (nor have I received it in the past 6 months)
I am in counseling or psychotherapy and YES, I have talked about it
I am in counseling or psychotherapy and NO, I have not talked about it
I am in counseling or psychotherapy, but I do not practice or desire to practice bareback sex
Decline to state

If you are in counseling or psychotherapy, what are your primary reasons for talking (or not talking) about bareback sex?

What advice do you have for counselors and psychotherapists who may work with men who bareback?

If you are currently receiving medical care for any reason, have you informed your medical practitioner of your practice of bareback sex?

    Choose one:

I am not receiving medical care (nor have I received it in the past 6 months)
I am receiving medical care and YES, I have talked about it
I am receiving medical care and NO, I have not talked about it
I am receiving medical care (or have received it in the past 6 months), but do not practice bareback sex
Decline to state

If you are in medical care for any reason, what are your primary reasons for talking (or not talking) about your practice of bareback sex?

What advice do you have for medical practitioners who may work with men who bareback?

Please tell me about yourself:

What was your age on your last birthday?

           Choose one: Under 13 13-17 years old 18-24 years old 25-29 years old 30-34 years old 35-39 years old 40-44 years old 45-49 years old 50-54 years old 55-59 years old 60-69 years old 70 or over Decline to state

Please state your highest completed level of education.

Choose one: Less than high school diploma High school diploma (or G.E.D.) Some college Technical certificate Two year degree (e.g., A.A.) Four year degree (e.g., B.A.) Master's degree (e.g., M.A., or M.B.A.) Law Degree (e.g., J.D.) Doctorate (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D.) Other degree not listed. Decline to state

How would you describe your sexual orientation?

Choose one: Gay (have sex mostly with people of my same gender) Bisexual (have sex with people of both genders) Heterosexual (have sex mostly with people of opposite gender) Not sure Decline to state

What  comes closest to describing your race or ethnicity?

Choose one: White, Caucasian (not Hispanic) Black, African American Latino or Hispanic Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander Native American Southeast Asian Multi-racial (not better described by one of the categories above) Other, not listed. Decline to state

What best describes your religious denomination or affiliation?

        Choose one: Conservative Nonconservative (moderate or liberal) I consider myself spiritual, but do not have a religious affiliation I do not consider myself spiritual or have a religious affiliation Decline to state

What best describes your political ideology?

        Choose one: Liberal Moderate Conservative I do not have a political ideology Decline to state

Where do you live?

How would you describe the area where you live?

Choose one: Large urban area (over one million people) Medium urban area (250,000 to 1,000,000 people) Small urban area (100,000 - 250,000 people) 50,000 to 100,000 people in area where I live Under 50,000 in area where I live Decline to state

Enter your job or profession in the space provided below.

What is was your approximate income (in American dollars) last year?

        Choose one: Less than $10,000 $10,001 - $20,000 $20,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $40,000 $40,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $75,000 $75,001 - $100,000 Greater than $100,000 I live outside the USA & don't know my income in American dollars Decline to state

What other things would you like me to know about you (e.g., other interests, ideologies, experiences)?

Where did you find out about this survey?  Please state below:



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Last revised: July 04, 2003