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The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. These questions may be uncomfortable to think about. There are no right or wrong answers - your answers will help us to understand whether men are talking about these issues with other people in their lives. How much have you thought about:
The next set of questions asks about your own gender identity and relationships with trans people. By trans people, we mean transgender, transsexual, and other people who may not people. By trans people, we mean transgender, transsexual, and other people who may not identify or be identified as fitting easily into a male/female categorization.
Do you identify and/or express yourself as a woman, someone who is as trans-feminine, or someone who is gender-queer?
In the next section, we are going to ask questions about your current emotional state.
Considering the people with whom you were emotionally close and who died from AIDS, how much would you say that you still grieve their loss?
I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete.
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
About the types of medical care I do/dont want if I became seriously ill or were dying.This is sometimes called an advance directive: I have not talked about this with anyone.
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
About the types of medical care I do/dont want if I became seriously ill or were dying.This is sometimes called an advance directive: I have talked about this with important people in my life (a partner, family member, friend, etc.)
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
About the types of medical care I do/dont want if I became seriously ill or were dying.This is sometimes called an advance directive:I have talked about this with my current health care provider.
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
About the types of medical care I do/dont want if I became seriously ill or were dying.This is sometimes called an advance directive:I have signed legal paperwork
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
About the types of medical care I do/dont want if I became seriously ill or were dying.This is sometimes called an advance directive: Prefer not to say
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
Who should make medical decisions for me, if I was unable or too sick to make thesedecisions for myself. This is sometimes called a healthcare proxy or living will: I have not talked about this with anyone.
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
Who should make medical decisions for me, if I was unable or too sick to make thesedecisions for myself. This is sometimes called a healthcare proxy or living will:I have talked about this with important people in my life (a partner, family member, frien
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
Who should make medical decisions for me, if I was unable or too sick to make thesedecisions for myself. This is sometimes called a healthcare proxy or living will: I have talked about this with my current health care provider.
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
Who should make medical decisions for me, if I was unable or too sick to make thesedecisions for myself. This is sometimes called a healthcare proxy or living will: I have signed legal paperwork
The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. Please check all the boxes that are true for you.
Who should make medical decisions for me, if I was unable or too sick to make thesedecisions for myself. This is sometimes called a healthcare proxy or living will: Prefer not to say
The next set of questions asks about your attitudes toward your body and physical activity. Please indicate the degree to which each statement is characteristic of you.
It is important to me that my body is healthy.
Thinking only about the most recent time you discussed your risk of transmitting HIV, what method did you use to discuss or disclose your risk of transmission? Rank the top three methods you used, with number one being the method you used most. If you only used one or two, leave the rest blank.
Thinking only about the most recent time you discussed your risk of transmitting HIV, what method did you use to discuss or disclose your risk of transmission? Rank the top three methods you used, with number one being the method you used most. If you only used one or two, leave the rest blank.
In person
Thinking only about the most recent time you discussed your risk of transmitting HIV, what method did you use to discuss or disclose your risk of transmission? Rank the top three methods you used, with number one being the method you used most. If you only used one or two, leave the rest blank.
Over the phone
Thinking only about the most recent time you discussed your risk of transmitting HIV, what method did you use to discuss or disclose your risk of transmission? Rank the top three methods you used, with number one being the method you used most. If you only used one or two, leave the rest blank.
Text, messenger, or Twitter
Thinking only about the most recent time you discussed your risk of transmitting HIV, what method did you use to discuss or disclose your risk of transmission? Rank the top three methods you used, with number one being the method you used most. If you only used one or two, leave the rest blank.
Skype, Facetime, or Video chat
Thinking only about the most recent time you discussed your risk of transmitting HIV, what method did you use to discuss or disclose your risk of transmission? Rank the top three methods you used, with number one being the method you used most. If you only used one or two, leave the rest blank.
Video gaming platforms
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, how often were you able to get an erection during sexual activity?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, when you had sexual stimulation or intercourse, how often did you ejaculate?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, when you had sexual stimulation or intercourse, how often did you have the feeling of orgasm (with or without ejaculation)?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc. Sexual desire is defined as a feeling that may include wanting to have a sexual experience (for example masturbation or intercourse), thinking about having sex, or feeling frustrated due to lack of sex.
Over the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt sexual desire?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc. Sexual desire is defined as a feeling that may include wanting to have a sexual experience (for example masturbation or intercourse), thinking about having sex, or feeling frustrated due to lack of sex.
Over the past 4 weeks, how would you rate your level of sexual desire?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, how satisfied have you been with your overall sex life?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, how satisfied have you been with your sexual relationship with your partner?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, how do you rate your confidence that you can get and keep your erection?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, when you had erections with sexual stimulation, how often were your erections been hard enough for the sexual activity or activities in which you engaged?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, when you attempted intercourse (oral, anal or vaginal) how often were you able to penetrate your partner (insert your penis into your partner's mouth, or anus or vagina with it erect)?
The next set of questions ask about erection problems and the effect that they may have had on your sex life over the past 4 weeks. The following definitions apply when answering the next questions. We define sexual intercourse as inserting your penis into your partner's mouth, vagina, or anus or butt with or without ejaculation. Sexual activity includes oral sex, anal or butt sex, vaginal sex, and any touching of genital or anal areas with or without ejaculation. This definition includes deep kissing. Ejaculate is defined as the ejection of semen from the penis (or the sensation of this). Sexual stimulation includes situations such as lovemaking with a partner, looking at erotic pictures, etc.
Over the past 4 weeks, when you attempted mutual or solitary masturbation how often were you (or your partner) able to manipulate your penis with it erect?
Interpersonal/Dyadic/Relationship Level
The next set of questions asks about HIV status disclosure and HIV stigma.
Are you currently: