Alexandre Grigolet, Emmanuel Prothon, Hugo Guillermou, Guillaume Dumont
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Abstract
Background: Sexually transmitted infections remain a major public health concern with rising incidence worldwide. Dating applications have reshaped partner acquisition and sexual networking patterns, yet data on French users remain limited. This study aimed to describe sexual behaviors among dating-app users in France and identify behavioral profiles.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey using an anonymous questionnaire distributed from June to August 2024 through dating applications, social media, and community outreach. Participants reporting dating-app use within the past 12 months were eligible. Descriptive analyses were performed, followed by multiple correspondence analyses to identify behavioral profiles.
Results: A total of 230 participants completed the survey (44.3% men, 53.0% women, 2.6% nonbinary), predominantly aged 18 to 30 years. Higher-exposure patterns, including more frequent app use, higher partner turnover, and increased STI screening (71.4% within the past 6 months), were more common among men who have sex with men (MSM). Condom use was inconsistent across sexual practices, with more than 60% of participants reporting never using protection during oral sex. Multiple correspondence analysis revealed three behavioral profiles reflecting a gradient of exposure and prevention: a lower-exposure profile primarily involving men who have sex with women (MSW), a higher-exposure profile predominantly involving MSM, and an intermediate profile mainly involving women who have sex with men (WSM).
Conclusions: Dating-app users in France are not behaviorally homogeneous. Distinct profiles reveal misalignment between exposure, prevention, and screening engagement, highlighting the need for sexual health strategies beyond exposure-based assumptions.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, the official journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, publishes peer-reviewed, original articles on clinical, laboratory, immunologic, epidemiologic, behavioral, public health, and historical topics pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases and related fields. Reports from the CDC and NIH provide up-to-the-minute information. A highly respected editorial board is composed of prominent scientists who are leaders in this rapidly changing field. Included in each issue are studies and developments from around the world.
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