Casual Sex among 89 Young Men from 8 Yi Villages in China

ObjectiveTo explore prevalence of casual sex among the Yi.MethodsCross-sectional survey of 89 Yi male villagers was used. In-depth interview, interview and focus group discussion were used to collect supplementary information.ResultsAbout 96.63% respondents had had casual sex at some time in their life, and 78. 65% had had multiple partners (maximum number was 40); 41.57% respondents had heard of condoms, but only 20.22% had used them and no one used them consistently. In the past one year, 26.97% had had multiple partners (maximum number was 6).ConclusionCasual sex is a Yi young men's lifestyle, but is denied. It is urgent for researchers and policy makers to pay attention to casual sex.