"I Want to Be Really Clear": What Male Sex Workers Want to Clarify With Prospective Clients Before Agreeing to Meet for Sex.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-12-01 DOI:10.1521/aeap.2023.35.6.452

Karolynn Siegel, María Cabán, Courtney J Brown-Bradley, Eric W Schrimshaw

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Abstract

Men who have sex with men (MSM) and engage in sex work (MSW) frequently meet clients through dating/hookup apps. This provides an opportunity to discuss the parameters of the exchange prior to meeting and to learn things about the prospective client and the risks he might pose. Limited research has examined the specific issues or topics MSWs discuss with clients before agreeing to meet. We analyzed interview data from a sample of 180 MSWs from eight U.S. cities who engaged in exchange sex with clients they had primarily met through dating/hookup apps and websites. Participants typically asked about clients' sexual interests and expectations regarding what will transpire when they meet to make sure they were compatible with their own boundaries and limitations. Most participants inquired about clients' sexual health and often discussed condom use. Assertiveness and communication skills training might help MSWs negotiate encounters with clients that promote health and safety.

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"我想说清楚"：男性性工作者在同意见面发生性关系之前想向潜在客户澄清什么？

男男性行为者（MSM）和从事性工作的男性（MSW）经常通过约会/勾搭应用程序结识客户。这为他们提供了一个机会，在见面之前讨论交流的参数，了解潜在客户的情况以及他可能带来的风险。对医务社工在同意会面之前与客户讨论的具体问题或话题的研究有限。我们分析了来自美国八个城市的 180 名医务社工的访谈数据，这些医务社工主要通过约会/勾搭应用程序和网站与客户进行性交换。参与者通常会询问客户的性兴趣爱好，以及他们见面后的性期待，以确保这些兴趣爱好和性期待符合自己的底线和限制。大多数参与者会询问客户的性健康情况，并经常讨论安全套的使用。自信和沟通技巧培训可能会帮助医务社工与客户谈判，以促进健康和安全。

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