Pleasure and Risk: A Qualitative Study of Sexual Behaviors Among Chinese Methamphetamine Users.

Journal of Sex Research
Liu Liu, Xiangnan Chai

Abstract

In China, the number of methamphetamine (meth) users has increased dramatically in recent years. This issue has caused researchers to consider the association of meth use with public health concerns, such as the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Despite the potential outcomes of meth use, qualitative research has not as yet explored Chinese meth users' sexual experiences and feelings associated with meth use. To contribute to the literature, this study employed semistructured interviews to collect data from 19 female and 16 male Chinese meth users (mean age = 31) who were predominantly heterosexual and were recruited from seven compulsory drug treatment institutions in Eastern China. Most participants had completed nine or fewer years of education. Gender similarities and differences were observed in the participants' pursuits of sexual pleasure while using meth. Meth use can enhance the likelihood of high-risk sexual behaviors in both genders and therefore increases the number of public health issues. Men largely dominated the discussion of unprotected sex, while women reported transactional sex in their interviews. Based on research findings, we suggest policymakers strengthen safer-sex educational programs. P...Continue Reading

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