The authors summarize what is known about sexual behaviors and beliefs, predictors of
sexual behavior, virginity, sexual minorities, condom and contraceptive use, pregnancy and …

A robust link between early sexual initiation and sexual risk-taking behavior is reported in
previous studies. The relationship may not be causal, however, as the effect of common risk …

In the nationally representative General Social Survey, US Adults (N= 33,380) in 2000–2012
(vs. the 1970s and 1980s) had more sexual partners, were more likely to have had sex with …

Sexual esteem is an integral psychological aspect of sexual health (Snell & Papini,), yet it is
unclear whether sexual esteem is associated with sexual health behavior among …

How does sexual behavior change over the life course? When do youths begin to have sex?
How does sexual satisfaction affect the quality and stability of marriage? With the rise of the …

The prevalence of casual sexual activity among teens and emerging adults has led to much
public attention. Yet limited research has investigated whether the number of casual sexual …

Purpose: This paper reports on data from a 1990 US national survey of the sexual behavior
of male and female adolescents aged 12–17. Methods: A household survey using a multi …

This study examined longitudinal changes in condom use inconsistency and sexual
encounters involving alcohol use and the within-person associations of these two risky …

ABSTRACT The Sexual Revolution in the United States significantly changed attitudes and
behavior and has led to an increased prevalence of risky sexual practices. Early sexual …

PURPOSE: This study estimates the percentages of young adults who fall into three groups
based on the context of sexual transition:(1) those who had vaginal intercourse before …