There are societal concerns that looking at pornography has adverse consequences among those exposed. However, sexually explicit material could have educative and relationship benefits. This article identifies factors associated with ever or within the past 12 months for men women in Australia, extent to which reporting an "addiction" is reported bad effects. Data from Second Australian Study of Health Relationships (ASHR2) were used: computer-assisted telephone interviews (CASIs) completed...

To describe the methods and process of Australian Study Health Relationships. A computer‐assisted telephone interview was developed applied to a stratified sample population. After initially weighting reflect study design, further weighted location, age sex distribution 2001 Census. Interviews were completed with 10,173 men 9,134 women aged 16–59 years from all states Territories. The overall response rate 73.1% (69.4% among 77.6% women). accounting for survey design Census, appears broadly...

Background Behavioural and other aspects of sexuality are not always consistent. This study describes the prevalence overlap same-sex other-sex attraction experience different sexual identities in Australia. Methods: Computer-assisted telephone interviews were completed by a representative sample 20 094 men women aged 16–69 years recruited landline mobile phone random-digit dialling with response rate (participation among eligible people) 66.2%. Respondents asked about their identity (‘Do...

This article examines factors influencing English language education, participation and achievement among Karen refugee women in Australia. Data were drawn from ethnographic observations interviews with 67 participants between 2009 2011, collected as part of a larger qualitative study exploring the well-being Sydney. Participants unanimously described difficulty proficiency communication ‘number one’ problem affecting their well-being. Gendered, cultural socio-political act barriers to...

In order to examine factors associated with orgasm in heterosexual encounters, we analyzed data from the Australian Study of Health and Relationships, a national telephone survey sexual behavior attitudes health knowledge carried out 2001-2002 representative sample 19,307 Australians aged 16 59. Respondents were asked whether at their last encounter they gave or received manual stimulation oral sex, had vaginal intercourse anal intercourse, an orgasm. Vaginal was dominant practice: 95%...

Little is known of the extent to which heterosexual couples are satisfied with their current frequency sex and degree this predicts overall sexual relationship satisfaction. A population-based survey 4,290 men 4,366 women was conducted among Australians aged 16 64 years from a range sociodemographic backgrounds, whom 3,240 3,304 were in regular relationships. Only 46% 58% sex. Dissatisfied overwhelmingly likely desire more frequently; dissatisfied women, only two thirds wanted frequently....

Objective: To identify the prevalence and correlates of three types pelvic pain (dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, other chronic [CPP]) in a nationally representative sample Australian women. Design setting: The CPP survey was part broader national study health relationships. Computer-assisted telephone interviews were administered to random 8656 households; 4366 women aged between 16 64 years interviewed 2004 2005. Eighteen more than 200 potential questions related pain. Main outcome measures:...

Background This study describes the prevalence of (solo) masturbation, paying for sex and a range other sexual practices among Australians. Methods: A representative sample 20 094 men women aged 16–69 years (participation rate eligible people, 66.2%) were recruited by landline mobile phone random-digit dialling computer-assisted telephone interviews in 2012–13. Results: Many respondents (men, 72%; women, 42%) had masturbated past year. Half (51%) 24% 4 weeks. In year, more than two-fifths...

Background Current information about numbers of other-sex partners, experiences different heterosexual behaviours and the recent among a representative sample Australian adults is needed. It not known whether these practices have changed between 2001–02 2012–13. Methods: Computer-assisted telephone interviews were completed by 9963 men 10 131 women aged 16–69 years from all states territories. The overall participation rate eligible people was 66.2%. Results: Men reported more sexual...

Background This paper describes the methods and process of Second Australian Study Health Relationships.A representative sample population was contacted by landline mobile phone modified random-digit dialling in 2012-13. Computer-assisted telephone interviews elicited sociodemographic health details as well sexual behaviour attitudes. For analysis, weighted to reflect study design further location, age sex distribution at 2011 Census.Interviews were completed with 9963 men 10131 women aged...

To describe the characteristics of Australian adults' first vaginal intercourse and contraceptive use on that occasion, as well oral sex.Computer-assisted telephone interviews were completed by a representative sample 10,173 men 9,134 women aged 16-59 years. The overall response rate was 73.1% (69.4% men, 77.6% women). Respondents indicated their age at (if ever), partner's age, relationship to partner, duration before intercourse, what contraception any) used. also when they had sex.For...

Dental dams are distributed and promoted in some safer sex campaigns for use oral sex. However, whether how often used between Australian women remains unknown. We investigated the of dental by lesbians other who have with women, relationship dam sexual risk this group. In 2004, a self-completion questionnaire was to attending Sydney Gay Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day lesbian community venues health services (n = 543). Among 330 had woman previous 6 months, 9.7% 2.1% one ‘often’. There little...