Date: Wed, 22 Mar 1995 9:39:32 -0800 From: "Todd Ruston" THE ADVOCATE, the national Gay and Lesbian newsmagazine,reproduces here for you its 1995 survey of women's sexuality and relationships that appears in the March 21, 1995 issue. The 186-question survey was designed to fill the conspicuous gap in research on lesbian and bisexual women's sexual behaviors, desires, and attitudes. The broader the representation of women, the more meaningul this contribution will be. So the survey appears in its entirety here, followed by an answer sheet for those who wish to participate. Please separate the answer sheet from the rest of the file before responding. If you would like to be kept informed of The Advocate and any future surveys, please feel free to send your name and address separately so that you do not lose your anonymity on this survey. Your sexuality -------------- 1. How do you describe your sexuality? A. Homosexual/gay/lesbian B. Bisexual C. Heterosexual/straight D. Not sure 2. To whom are you sexually attracted? A. Women only B. Mainly women, some men C. Women and men D. Mainly men, some women E. Men only 3. Has your sexual attraction to the two genders shifted from the past? A. It has shifted more toward women B. It has shifted more toward men C. It has shifted back and forth D. There has been no change 4. In the past 12 MONTHS, when you have had sexual fantasies while awake, whom have you fantasized about? A. Women only B. Mainly women, some men C. Women and men D. Mainly men, some women E. Men only F. I have not had sexual fantasies in the past 12 months 5. In the past 12 MONTHS, when you have had sexual dreams while asleep, whom have you dreamed about? A. Women only B. Mainly women, some men C. Women and men D. Mainly men, some women E. Men only F. I don't remember any sexual dreams in the past 12 months 6. Which statements best describe what you think are the origins of your sexual orientation? (Pick all that apply.) A. I was born this way B. My early childhood environment C. My later-life environment D. I chose my orientation E. I don't know F. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 7-22. How old were you when you first. (In the blank on the answer sheet, fill in your age at the time. Write "never" if it has not occurred and approximate age if not sure.) 7. Felt attraction to females? 8. Felt attraction to males? 9. Became aware of your attraction to females? 10. Recognized you were gay/lesbian? 11. Masturbated yourself to orgasm? 12. Stimulated another female's genitals (whether or not she had an orgasm)? 13. Had an orgasm with another female? 14. Went to a gay/lesbian bar? 15. Considered yourself bisexual? 16. Said to another person you were bisexual? 17. Said to another person you were gay or lesbian? 18. Came out to a family member? 19. Had intercourse with a male? 20. Had an orgasm with a male? 21. Fell in love with a female? 22. Fell in love with a male? 23. Which one of the following best describes the first female with whom you experienced genital stimulation? A. I haven't experienced genital stimulation with a female B. She was someone I had just met C. She was a friend or acquaintance about my age D. She was someone I was dating E. She was someone I was in a long-term relationship with F. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 24. How would you describe yourself? A. Definitely in the closet B. In the closet most of the time C. Half in and half out D. Mostly out of the closet E. Completely out 25-28. Have you told any of the following people that you are gay/lesbian or bisexual? (Pick one answer option for each person.) Answer options for 25-28: A. Yes B. No, but I think s/he knows C. No, and I think s/he does not know D. Not applicable The people: 25. Mother 26. Father 27. Boss 28. Personal physician or primary care provider 29-32. Do the following people know that you are gay/lesbian or bisexual? Answer options for 29-32: A. All B. Most C. About half D. Few E. None F. Not applicable The people: 29. Heterosexual coworkers 30. Gay/lesbian coworkers 31. Neighbors 32. Heterosexual friends 33. In the past 12 MONTHS, have you gone to the following? (Pick all that apply.) A. Bars, discos, or restaurants that cater to a gay/lesbian clientele B. A gym or health club that caters to a gay/lesbian clientele C. Gay/lesbian pride marches, parades, or political rallies D. Gay/lesbian cultural events E. Other (Specify on answer sheet) F. None of the above 34. Are you a member of any of the following gay/lesbian or AIDS groups? (Pick all that apply.) A. ACT UP B. Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation C. Human Rights Campaign Fund D. Lesbian Avengers E. Log Cabin Club F. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force G. Queer Nation H. Local AIDS organization I. Local gay/lesbian political organization J. Gay/lesbian athletic, hobby, or arts group K. Gay/lesbian parenting group L. Gay/lesbian professional organization (e.g., a gay/lesbian teachers group) M. Gay/lesbian religious group N. Gay/lesbian school or alumni group O. Gay/lesbian self-help or 12-step group P. Gay/lesbian service center Q. Gay/lesbian support group (other than those listed above) R. Other (Specify on answer sheet) S. None of the above 35-45. Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Answer options for 35-45: A. Strongly agree B. Somewhat agree C. Somewhat disagree D. Strongly disagree Statements: 35. I feel uncomfortable around heterosexual men 36. I feel uncomfortable around heterosexual women 37. I feel uncomfortable around gay men 38. I feel uncomfortable around lesbians 39. Bisexual women are usually lesbians who don't recognize it or want to admit it 40. Most bisexual women are really straight but want to experiment 41. Most bisexual women really are attracted to both men and women 42. Lesbians should be more accepting of bisexual women 43. I can usually tell if a woman is a lesbian 44. Other lesbians can usually tell that I am a lesbian (Skip if you are not gay/lesbian.) 45. Heterosexuals can usually tell that I am a lesbian (Skip if you are not gay/lesbian.) 46. Which term would you prefer that mainstream media use to refer to women who love/have sex with other women? A. Lesbians B. Homosexual women C. Gay women D. Other (Specify on answer sheet) Relationships ------------- 47. What one phrase do you prefer for a woman with whom another woman is spending her life? A. Girlfriend B. Companion C. Wife D. Lover E. Mate F. Partner G. Life partner H. Significant other I. Spouse J. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 48. What is your current relationship status with females? A. Single and not dating B. Dating more than one person C. Dating one female in particular D. I have a female primary partner, but we don't live together E. Living with a female primary partner F. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 49. If you are in a partnered relationship with a female, does your partner differ from you in any of the following ways? If you are not currently partnered, base your reply on your last partner. (Pick all that apply.) A. I've never been in a partnered relationship B. Her overall income (from investments and salary) is much greater than mine C. My overall income is much greater than hers D. She is much older than I am E. She is much younger than I am F. She is a member of a different racial group G. She has much more formal education than I do H. I have much more formal education than she does I. Other (Specify on answer sheet) J. None of the above 50. If you have a steady relationship with a female, how monogamous is the relationship? If you do not currently have a relationship, please answer for your most recent one. A. I have never had a steady relationship B. We agreed to be monogamous and have been as far as I know C. We agreed to be monogamous but sometimes one or both of us have sex with someone else D. We are allowed to have sex with others but only if both of us are present E. We are allowed to have sex with others even if we are not both present F. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 51. If you have a female primary partner, have the two of you made a long- term commitment? A. I don't have a female primary partner B. Yes, and we have exchanged rings and/or have had a commitment ceremony C. Yes, and we have neither exchanged rings nor had a commitment ceremony D. No 52. If marriage to a woman were legal in the United States, would you want to marry a woman someday? A. Yes B. Maybe C. No, but I do want a lifelong relationship D. No, and I do not want a lifelong relationship 53. If you are in a relationship with a female, how long has it been going on? A. I am not in a relationship with a female B. Less than 6 months C. 6 months to less than 1 year D. 1 year to less than 2 years E. 2 years to less than 4 years F. 4 years to less than 10 years G. 10 years to less than 20 years H. 20 years or longer 54. How long was your longest relationship with a female (including your current one)? A. I have never been in a relationship with a female B. Less than 6 months C. 6 months to less than 1 year D. 1 year to less than 2 years E. 2 years to less than 4 years F. 4 years to less than 10 years G. 10 years to less than 20 years H. 20 years or longer 55. Were either you or your partner in a committed relationship at the time you first had sex with each other? If you do not currently have a relationship, please answer for your most recent one. (Pick all that apply.) A. I have never had a steady relationship B. She was in a relationship with another female C. I was in a relationship with another female D. She was in a relationship with a male E. I was in a relationship with a male F. Neither of us was in a relationship at the time 56-62. Who is more likely to do the following things in your steady relationship? If you do not currently have a relationship, please answer for your most recent one. Answer options for 56-62: A. I have never had a steady relationship B. I do this much more C. I do this somewhat more D. We do this equally E. She does this somewhat more F. She does this much more G. No one does this 56. Initiate sex 57. Cook meals 58. Drive when we're together 59. Pay more of joint expenses 60. Have more influence over important decisions 61. Have more commitment to the relationship 62. Be heavily involved in career 63. Which of the following create a problem in your current relationship? If you do not currently have a relationship, please answer for your most recent one. (Pick all that apply.) A. I have never had a steady relationship B. My partner wants to know what I'm feeling all the time C. My partner wants to discuss our relationship more than I do D. My partner wants to discuss our relationship less than I do E. I don't have enough time apart from my partner to be with my friends F. I don't have enough time to be by myself G. My partner tells me more about her vulnerabilities and weaknesses than I want to know H. My partner wants to engage in "deep talk" more than I do I. My partner wants to engage in "deep talk" less than I do J. My partner wants to engage in "small talk" more than I do K. My partner wants to engage in "small talk" less than I do L. None of these are major problems 64-68. Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Answer options for 64-68: A. Strongly agree B. Somewhat agree C. Somewhat disagree D. Strongly disagree Statements: 64. I would not have sex with a woman unless I were in love with her 65. My religious beliefs conflict with my sexual behavior 66. I could forgive a partner or girlfriend who had been unfaithful on a one-time fling while traveling 67. I am comfortable telling a partner what I want sexually 68. I am sexually too shy or reserved to fully explore my sexuality 69. How good do you think you are at handling the emotional part of relationships? A. Great B. Good C. Fair D. Bad E. Terrible 70. How good do you think you are at handling the sexual part of relationships? A. Great B. Good C. Fair D. Bad E. Terrible 71. In the past 12 MONTHS, have you seriously considered ending your relationship with your partner? A. I am not in a steady relationship B. No C. Yes 72. Which statement applies to you? A. Engaged to or married to a man now, and he knows I'm gay/lesbian or bisexual B. Engaged to or married to a man now, and he may or may not know I'm gay/lesbian or bisexual C. Was engaged to a man but didn't get married D. Not currently engaged or married, but I am dating men E. Separated, divorced, or widowed from a man F. Never engaged to or married to a man 73. Do you have any children? (Pick all that apply.) A. I have children (my own or my partner's) who live with me B. I have children (my own or my partner's) who don't live with me C. I tried but was unable to conceive D. I don't have any children, but I would like to bear my own someday E. I don't have any children, but I would like to help raise a partner's biological child someday F. I don't have any children, but I would like to adopt a child someday G. I don't have any children, and I'm not sure whether I'll want them H. I don't have any children, and I don't want any I. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 74. Which of the following describe your children? (Pick all that apply.) A. I do not have children B. Conceived with a man I was married to or in a sexual relationship with C. Conceived through intercourse with a man who agreed to give me sperm for the purpose of having a child D. Conceived through artificial insemination by a known donor E. Conceived through artificial insemination by an unknown donor F. Adopted by me and/or my partner G. Conceived by my partner since we have been involved H. Conceived by my partner before we were involved I. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 75. Have any of the following happened to you because you are lesbian/gay? (Pick all that apply.) A. Fought a custody battle for a child of my own B. Been involved in visitation disputes over a child of my own C. Been unsuccessful in efforts to adopt a child D. Been unsuccessful in efforts to be a foster parent E. Been turned down by a health practitioner in request for assisted reproduction (e.g., sperm donation or in vitro fertilization) Sexual experiences ------------------ THROUGHOUT THE SURVEY, WHEN WE SAY "HAVE SEX WITH," WE MEAN A SITUATION IN WHICH AT LEAST ONE PERSON'S GENITALS WERE STIMULATED. 76-105. How much do you enjoy doing the following with females? Answer options for 76-105: A. I love it B. I like it C. I could take it or leave it D. I don't like it, but I would do it if a sex partner wants me to E. I don't like it and won't do it F. I've never done it but might G. I've never done it and wouldn't Activities with a female partner: 76. Holding hands 77. Hugging, caressing, cuddling 78. Massaging each other 79. Kissing on the lips (closed mouth) 80. Deep or French kissing (tongue inside each other's mouth) 81. Having a female kiss or lick my ears 82. Kissing or licking a female's ears 83. Manually stimulating a female's genitals 84. Having my genitals manually stimulated by a female 85. Caressing a female's breasts 86. Having my breasts caressed 87. Sucking a female's nipples 88. Having my nipples sucked 89. Pinching or biting a female's nipples 90. Having my nipples pinched or bitten 91. Rubbing my genitals against a female's genitals, thigh, or pelvic bone 92. Having a female rub her genitals against my genitals, thigh, or pelvic bone 93. Using a vibrator on a female's genitals 94. Having a female use a vibrator on my genitals 95. Inserting my finger(s) in a female's vagina 96. Having finger(s) inserted in my vagina 97. Inserting a dildo in a female's vagina 98. Having a dildo inserted in my vagina 99. Inserting a dildo or finger in a female's anus 100. Having a dildo or finger inserted in my anus 101. Giving oral sex (my mouth on her genitals) 102. Receiving oral sex (her mouth on my genitals) 103. Simultaneous oral sex (i.e., 69) 104. Insertive anilingus (my tongue on/in her anus) 105. Receptive anilingus (her tongue on/in my anus) 106. If you had to live without sex or without love, which would you live without? A. I would live without sex B. I would live without love 107. In the past 12 MONTHS, which of the following have you done with another female? By "protective barrier," we mean a dental dam, cellophane, or cut-open condom. (Pick all that apply.) A. Kissed on the mouth B. Deep- or French-kissed C. Hugged, caressed, or snuggled D. Manually stimulated her genitals E. She manually stimulated my genitals F. Masturbated myself in front of a partner G. Gave oral sex (my mouth on her genitals) with a protective barrier H. Gave oral sex without a protective barrier but NOT when a partner had her menstrual period I. Gave oral sex without a protective barrier, including times when a partner had her menstrual period J. Received oral sex (her mouth on my genitals) with a protective barrier K. Received oral sex without a protective barrier but NOT when I had my menstrual period L. Received oral sex without a protective barrier, including when I had my menstrual period M. Shared a dildo without washing it in between my own and a partner's use N. Insertive anilingus (my tongue on/in her anus) with a protective barrier O. Insertive anilingus without a protective barrier P. Receptive anilingus (her tongue on/in my anus) with a protective barrier Q. Receptive anilingus without a protective barrier R. None of the above JUST A REMINDER: WHEN WE SAY "HAVE SEX WITH," WE MEAN A SITUATION IN WHICH AT LEAST ONE PERSON'S GENITALS WERE STIMULATED. 108. During your lifetime, with about how many different females have you had sex? (If unsure, estimate.) A. None B. 1 C. 2-5 D. 6-10 E. 11-20 F. 21-50 G. 51-100 H. 101-300 I. More than 300 109. During your lifetime, with about how many different males have you had sex? (If unsure, estimate.) A. None B. 1 C. 2-5 D. 6-10 E. 11-20 F. 21-50 G. 51-100 H. 101-300 I. More than 300 110. How old were you when you last had vaginal intercourse with a male? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet. Write "never" if you have never had intercourse with a male.) 111. In the past 12 MONTHS, with how many different females have you had sex? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet. If unsure, estimate.) 112. In the past 12 MONTHS, with how many different males have you had sex? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet. If unsure, estimate.) 113. In the past 5 YEARS, have you engaged in the following sexual activities with a female? (Pick all that apply.) A. Three-way (sex with two people in addition to me) B. Group sex (sex with at least three people in addition to me) C. Phone sex where I did not meet the other person(s) D. Computer bulletin-board sex where I did not meet the other person(s) E. Used a handheld dildo or other penis-shaped object by myself F. Used a handheld dildo or other penis-shaped object with a partner G. Used a strap-on dildo with a partner H. Used a double-ended dildo with a partner I. Used food as part of having sex J. Used nipple clamps K. Sadomasochism (S/M), including use of whips, chains, or masks L. Bondage and discipline (B/D), including at least one of us being tied up or handcuffed M. Insertion of whole hand into partner's vagina (fisting) N. Urinating for my or my partner's sexual pleasure (water sports) O. Other (Specify on answer sheet) P. None of the above 114. In the past 12 MONTHS, did you watch any X-rated movies or videos (by yourself or with a partner)? (Pick all that apply.) A. No B. Yes, I watched female-female sex partners C. Yes, I watched male-female sex partners D. Yes, I watched male-male sex partners 115. During your lifetime, have you ever done any of the following with a male? (Pick all that apply.) A. Gone on a date B. Kissed C. Mutual masturbation (his hand on my genitals and/or my hand on his penis) D. Fellatio, i.e., gave oral sex (his penis in my mouth) E. Cunnilingus (his mouth on my genitals) F. Vaginal intercourse without a condom G. Vaginal intercourse with a condom H. Anal intercourse (his penis in my anus) without a condom I. Anal intercourse (his penis in my anus) with a condom J. None of the above 116. Have you ever faked an orgasm? A. No B. Yes, with male partner(s) only C. Yes, with female partner(s) only D. Yes, with both male and female partner(s) 117. In the past 5 YEARS, where have you met or found new female sex partners? (Pick all that apply.) A. I have not met a new female sex partner in the past 5 years B. Bar, dance club, disco C. Coffeehouse D. Grocery store E. Gay/lesbian or feminist bookstore F. Personal advertisement G. Phone-sex line or gay/lesbian computer bulletin board (actually got together with them) H. Discussion (rap) group I. Friend's house, through a friend, or at a party J. 12-step program K. Health club or recreational event L. School or work M. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 118. In the past 30 DAYS, how many times did you masturbate while alone? (If unsure, estimate.) A. None B. 1 C. 2-5 D. 6-10 E. 11-20 F. 21-30 G. More than 30 times 119. In what way do you most often masturbate yourself? A. I do not masturbate B. Rub against pillow or other object C. Rub thighs together or cross legs D. Water flow against genitals E. Manipulation of breasts without genital stimulation F. Manual stimulation of clitoris without penetration G. Manual stimulation of clitoris with finger or dildo penetration H. Penetration only with no direct stimulation of clitoris I. Use a vibrator on clitoral or pelvic area J. Use a vibrator for penetration K. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 120. Do you feel guilty after you masturbate? A. Always B. Usually C. Sometimes D. Rarely E. Never F. I do not masturbate 121. In the past 30 DAYS, on how many different occasions did you have sex with a female? (If unsure, estimate.) A. None B. 1 C. 2-4 D. 5-10 E. 11-20 F. 21-40 G. More than 40 122. In general, how often would you like to have sex with a partner? A. More than once a day B. Once a day C. 3 to 6 times a week D. Once or twice a week E. Two to three times a month F. Once a month or less G. Never 123. When you had sex with a female the most recent time, did you have an orgasm? A. I've never had sex with a female B. I don't remember the last event C. No D. I don't know if I climaxed E. Yes, one F. Yes, more than one (Specify how many on answer sheet) 124. When you had sex with a female the most recent time, did your partner have an orgasm? A. I've never had sex with a female B. I don't remember the last event C. No D. I don't know if she climaxed E. Yes, one F. Yes, more than one (Specify how many on answer sheet) 125. When you had sex with a female the most recent time, did you give or receive oral sex? A. I've never had sex with a female B. I don't remember the last event C. No, I neither gave nor received oral sex D. Yes, I gave oral sex to my partner E. Yes, I received oral sex from my partner F. Yes, I both gave and received oral sex 126. When you had sex the most recent time, how long did the sexual activity last (from the time physical contact began to when it ended)? A. 15 minutes or less B. More than 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes C. More than 30 minutes but less than 1 hour D. More than 1 hour but less than 2 hours E. 2 hours or longer 127. How would you change your sex life if you could? (Pick all that apply.) A. I'd have sex more often B. I'd have sex less often C. I'd have more variety in types of sex acts D. I'd have more variety in sex partners E. My partner would initiate sex more often F. I would initiate sex more often G. Sex would be more adventurous H. There would be more "dirty talk" during sex I. I'd wear sexy lingerie J. My partner would wear sexy lingerie K. Sex would be more intimate L. I'd act out more of my fantasies M. I'd have more control over my sexual behavior N. Sex would be more spontaneous O. There would be more affection afterward P. There would be more eye contact during sex Q. There would be more talking afterward R. There would be less talking afterward S. I'd have safer sex than I now have T. My sex partner(s) would leave as soon as sex was over U. Other (Specify on answer sheet) V. I would not change my sex life 128. Have you ever been paid in money, drugs, or something of value to have sex? A. Never B. Yes, by a male or males C. Yes, by a female or females D. Yes, by both male(s) and female(s) 129-130. Since your 16th birthday, have you ever been coerced into having sex? (Pick all that apply for each gender.) Answer options for 129-130: A. No, never B. Yes, forced by means of physical restraint, harm, intimidation, threat, or use of weapons C. Yes, pressured by means of bribery or blackmail D. Yes, pressured by means of intoxication E. Other (Specify on answer sheet) The people: 129. Coerced by a male 130. Coerced by a female 131. Were you ever sexually abused (any sort of inappropriate touching) when you were 15 or younger? (Pick all that apply.) A. No B. Yes, by an adult (18 or older) C. Yes, by a person under age 18 132. If you were ever sexually abused when you were 15 or younger, what was the relationship of the abuser(s) to you? (Pick all that apply.) A. I was never sexually abused when I was 15 or younger B. Father C. Stepfather/mother's boyfriend D. Mother E. Brother F. Sister G. Other male relative H. Other female relative I. Male that I or my family knew J. Female that I or my family knew K. Male stranger L. Female stranger M. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 133. Has anyone in your workplace ever abused his or her power to try to engage you in sexual activity? (Pick all that apply.) A. No B. Yes, male supervisor or boss C. Yes, male coworker(s) D. Yes, male customer(s) or client(s) E. Yes, female supervisor or boss F. Yes, female coworker(s) G. Yes, female customer(s) or client(s) 134. In the past 5 YEARS, what is the longest time you've gone without having sex with another female? A. Less than a month B. 1 month to less than 6 months C. 6 months to less than 1 year D. 1 year to less than 2 years E. 2 years to less than 3 years F. 3 years to less than 5 years G. I have had no sex with other females in the past 5 years 135. How would you rate your present sex life? A. Great B. Good C. Fair D. Poor E. Terrible F. I choose not to have a sex life 136. How attractive do you think lesbian and bisexual women find you? A. Far above average B. Above average C. Average D. Below average E. Far below average 137. How attractive do you think lesbian and bisexual women find your partner? (If you do not have a partner, rate your last partner.) A. I have never been in a steady relationship with a woman B. Far above average C. Above average D. Average E. Below average F. Far below average 138. Compared to now, how big do you wish your breasts were? A. Much bigger B. Somewhat bigger C. The same size they are now D. Somewhat smaller E. Much smaller 139. What size breasts would your "ideal" lover have? A. Her breast size would be irrelevant to me B. Small C. Medium D. Large 140. On a 7-point scale where 1 is "very butch/masculine" and 7 is "very femme/feminine," how do you think you come across to others who meet you for the first time? (Write the number on the answer sheet.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VERY VERY BUTCH/MASCULINE FEMME/FEMININE 141. Using the same 7-point scale, rate your current partner or person you date most often. If you are unpartnered and not dating, rate your last partner; leave blank if you have never had a female partner. (Write the number on the answer sheet.) Health and health care ---------------------- 142-148. Please say whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Answer options for 142-148: A. Strongly agree B. Somewhat agree C. Somewhat disagree D. Strongly disagree Statements: 142. I always have a protective barrier (e.g., dental dam) available to use when I think I might get into a sexual situation 143. I would be embarrassed to buy dental dams or condoms in a store 144. I think lesbians' interest in safer-sex techniques is due to pressures to be politically correct rather than their assessment of any real risks of disease 145. I am worried about getting HIV 146. I am worried about getting genital herpes 147. I am worried about getting genital warts 148. I am worried about getting chlamydia or vaginitis 149. Did you ask any of the following questions before having sex for the first time with your most recent female sex partner? (Pick all that apply.) A. I did not ask any questions about sexual or health history B. I asked if she has ever been tested for HIV C. I asked if she has ever had genital herpes D. I asked if she has ever had other sexually transmitted diseases E. I asked when she last slept with a man F. I asked how many male sex partners she has had G. I asked how many female sex partners she has had H. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 150. When did you last have an HIV test? A. 1985-1986 B. 1987-1988 C. 1989-1990 D. 1991-1992 E. 1993-1994 F. 1995 G. Never 151. Do you personally know any lesbians or bisexual women, either living or dead, who are/were infected with HIV? (Pick all that apply.) A. No B. Yes, acquaintance C. Yes, friend D. Yes, lover, but to my knowledge we did not have sex after she became infected E. Yes, lover, and I don't know if we had sex after she became infected F. Yes, lover, and we did have sex after she became infected 152-156. When did you last have any of the following preventive health measures? Answer options for 152-156: A. Within the past two months B. Within the past year C. More than 1 year ago but less than 2 years D. More than 2 years ago but less than 5 years E. 5 or more years ago F. Never The procedures: 152. Pap smear 153. Clinical breast exam (practitioner exam) 154. Breast self-exam 155. Mammogram 156. General physical/checkup 157. Have you ever been diagnosed by a health care practitioner with any of the following? (Pick all that apply.) A. Lumps or fibroids based on breast biopsy B. Breast cancer C. Irregular Pap smear D. Cervical cancer E. Ovarian cancer F. Endometriosis G. Endometrial cancer H. Gonorrhea (clap or drip or GC) I. Chlamydia J. Trichomoniasis K. Pelvic inflammatory disease L. Syphilis M. Genital or anal herpes (HSV) N. Genital or anal warts (HPV) O. HIV infection P. None of the above 158. Have you ever taken an oral contraceptive (i.e., the pill) for a period of six months or longer? A. No B. Yes 159-166. How often do you use any of the following substances? Answer options for 159-166: A. Two or more times daily B. Once a day C. Several times a week D. Once or several times a month E. Less than once a month but within past 12 months F. Not in past 12 months but within the past 10 years G. I tried this substance more than 10 years ago H. I've never used the substance 159. Cigarettes (tobacco) 160. Alcohol (including wine, beer, champagne, or liqueurs) 161. Marijuana or hashish (pot, grass) 162. Cocaine or crack 163. Amphetamines or other stimulants (speed, uppers, crystal meth, ice) 164. Heroin, methadone, morphine, or other opiate derivatives 165. Barbiturates, sleeping pills, sedatives, painkillers, or other tranquilizers (downers, valium, Darvon, Xanax, Quaaludes, or Demerol) 166. Hallucinogens (ecstasy, LSD, DMT, mescaline, mushrooms, or PCP) 167. If there is one health care provider or group of providers you usually go to, what is the setting in which s/he or they work? A. I don't have a health care provider B. Private doctor's office C. Health maintenance organization (HMO) D. Freestanding or hospital-based outpatient clinic E. Sexually transmitted disease or venereal disease clinic F. Hospital emergency room G. Family planning clinic or women's clinic H. Other (Specify on answer sheet) I. Don't know 168. What is the gender and sexual orientation of the health care provider you see for gynecological care? A. I don't have a health care provider B. I rarely see the same health care provider more than once C. Lesbian or bisexual woman D. Heterosexual woman E. Female, but I don't know her sexual orientation F. Heterosexual man G. Gay or bisexual man H. Male, but I don't know his sexual orientation 169. In the past 12 MONTHS, has there ever been a period of several months or more when you. (Pick all that apply.) A. Lacked interest in having sex B. Were unable to climax C. Experienced physical pain during vaginal penetration D. Did not find sex pleasurable (even if it was not painful) E. Felt anxious about your ability to perform sexually F. Had trouble lubricating G. None of the above 170. In the past 5 YEARS, have you been physically threatened or attacked because you were known or suspected to be gay/lesbian or bisexual? A. Yes B. No C. Not sure 171. What is your weight? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet; approximate your weight if not sure.) 172. What is your height? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet; approximate your height if not sure.) Some questions about your background ------------------------------------ 173. What was your age at your most recent birthday? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet.) 174. Do you describe yourself as being of Spanish/Hispanic/Latina origin? A. No B. Yes 175. How do you describe your race? A. African-American, black B. American Indian, Native American, Alaskan Eskimo, Aleut C. Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, Asian Indian D. White E. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 176. What is the highest year of regular school you ever completed and got credit for? A. No formal school B. Some schooling, but I did not finish technical or high school C. Technical or high school graduate D. Two-year college or some four-year college but did not graduate E. Completed a four-year college F. Some graduate or professional school after college G. Completed graduate or professional school 177. How would you describe your current or most recent job? A. Managerial or professional (e.g., accountant, attorney, registered nurse, artist, writer, teacher) B. Technical, sales, or administrative support (e.g., lab technician, hygienist, computer programmer, office supervisor, secretary, hotel clerk, insurance adjuster) C. Service (e.g., cook, child care worker, policewoman, firefighter, waiter, nursing aide, hairstylist) D. Farming, forestry, or fishing (e.g., gardener, logger) E. Precision production, craft, and repair (e.g., mechanic, telephone repairwoman, locksmith, construction worker, tailor) F. Operator, fabricator, or laborer (e.g., typesetter, assembly worker, crane operator, bus driver, truck driver, railroad conductor) G. Student H. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 178. In what setting is/was this job? A. Private for-profit company or business with 100 or more employees B. Private for-profit company or business with fewer than 100 employees (who are predominantly heterosexual) C. Private for-profit company or business with fewer than 100 employees (who are predominantly gay/lesbian or bisexual) D. Private employee of individual E. Employee of school or college F. Private not-for-profit or charitable organization G. Government or military agency H. Self-employed in own business, professional practice, or farm I. I am a student J. Working without pay K. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 179. What was your approximate income in 1994? Include all the money you earned or received from salary, wages, investment, or other sources in 1994 before taxes. A. Less than $10,000 B. $10,001 to $20,000 C. $20,001 to $30,000 D. $30,001 to $50,000 E. $50,001 to $70,000 F. $70,001 to $90,000 G. More than $90,000 180. In what religion were you raised? A. Buddhist B. Catholic C. Fundamentalist or Evangelical Protestant D. Other Protestant E. Hindu F. Jewish G. Muslim H. None I. Other (Specify on answer sheet) 181. How often do you attend religious services or participate in spiritual ceremonies? A. Never B. Less than once a year C. About once or twice a year D. Several times a year E. About once a month F. 2 to 3 times a month G. Nearly every week H. Every week I. Several times a week 182. What is your political affiliation? A. Democrat B. Republican C. Other party D. No political party 183. Have you ever served in the U.S. armed forces? A. Yes, I am now on active duty and have been for less than a year B. Yes, I am now on active duty and have been for more than a year C. Yes, I have been on active duty in the past but am not now D. Yes, I have served in the reserves or National Guard only E. No 184. In what state (if in the United States) or country is your primary residence? (Fill in the blank on the answer sheet.) 185. Where do you live? A. City/suburb in a metropolitan area with population of 1 million or greater B. City/suburb in a metropolitan area with population of less than 1 million but at least 100,000 C. City or town with population of less than 100,000 D. Rural area 186. Where did you learn about this questionnaire? A. I am a regular reader of The Advocate B. I am not a regular reader, but I happened to get this issue C. I heard about it through a friend or acquaintance D. I read it on-line or saw an announcement (Specify source on answer sheet) E. Other (Specify on answer sheet) Thank you for your assistance. Please remember to mail or fax back your responses by April 10, 1995. ----------------------C U T H E R E------------------------------- ANSWER SHEET: PLEASE RETURN BY APRIL 10, 1995 --------------------------------------------- If you wish to participate, please print out all four pages of this answer sheet and mail back (requires only one stamp) to: Survey 1995, Liberation Publications, Inc. P.O.Box 4371, Los Angeles, CA 90099- 4156. You may instead fax us your answers at (213) 467-6805, but be aware that your name and/or fax number may appear at the top of the pages. We are sorry that we cannot handle responses via the Internet. Use pen or pencil to circle the answer that is most correct for you. If no answer is close, there is often space to write in an answer, but please write legibly so that we can include your response. Thanks for your help. Survey results will be published in the August 1995 double-issue. 1.A ù B ù C ù D ù 2.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 3.A ù B ù C ù D ù 4.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 5.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 6.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ùF ù Specify:_______________ 7. ______ years old 8. ______ years old 9. ______ years old 10. ______ years old 11. ______ years old 12. ______ years old 13. ______ years old 14. ______ years old 15. ______ years old 16. ______ years old 17. ______ years old 18. ______ years old 19. ______ years old 20. ______ years old 21. ______ years old 22. ______ years old 23.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ùF ù Specify: 24.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 25.A ù B ù C ù D ù 26.A ù B ù C ù D ù 27.A ù B ù C ù D ù 28.A ù B ù C ù D ù 29.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 30.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 31.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 32.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 33.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù Specify:______________ F ù 34.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù N ù O ù P ù Q ù R ù Specify:_____________________ S ù 35.A ù B ù C ù D ù 36.A ù B ù C ù D ù 37.A ù B ù C ù D ù 38.A ù B ù C ù D ù 39.A ù B ù C ù D ù 40.A ù B ù C ù D ù 41.A ù B ù C ù D ù 42.A ù B ù C ù D ù 43.A ù B ù C ù D ù 44.A ù B ù C ù D ù 45.A ù B ù C ù D ù 46.A ù B ù C ù D ù Specify:___________________ 47.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù Specify: _________________ 48.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù Specify:________________________ 49.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù Specify:_______________________________________________ J ù 50.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù Specify:____________________ 51.A ù B ù C ù D ù 52.A ù B ù C ù D ù 53.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 54.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 55.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 56.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 57.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 58.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 59.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 60.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 61.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 62.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 63.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù 64.A ù B ù C ù D ù 65.A ù B ù C ù D ù 66.A ù B ù C ù D ù 67.A ù B ù C ù D ù 68.A ù B ù C ù D ù 69.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 70.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 71.A ù B ù C ù 72.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 73.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù Specify:___ 74.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù Specify:___ 75.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 76.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 77.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 78.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 79.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 80.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 81.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 82.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 83.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 84.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 85.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 86.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 87.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 88.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 89.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 90.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 91.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 92.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 93.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 94.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 95.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 96.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 97.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 98.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 99.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 100.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 101.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 102.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 103.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 104.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 105.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 106.A ù B ù 107.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù N ù O ù P ù Q ù R ù 108.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù 109.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù 110. ______ years old 111. ______ 112. ______ 113.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù N ù O ù Specify:_________________________________________ P ù 114.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù 115.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù 116.A ù B ù C ù D ù 117.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù Specify:________________________ 118.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 119.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù Specify:____________ 120.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 121.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 122.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 123.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù Specify:________________ 124.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù Specify:________________ 125.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 126.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 127.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù N ù O ù P ù Q ù R ù S ù T ù U ù Specify:____________ V ù 128.A ù B ù C ù D ù 129.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù Specify:___________ 130.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù Specify:___________ 131.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù 132.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù Specify:____________ 133.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 134.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 135.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 136.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 137.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 138.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 139.A ù B ù C ù D ù 140. _______ 141. _______ 142.A ù B ù C ù D ù 143.A ù B ù C ù D ù 144.A ù B ù C ù D ù 145.A ù B ù C ù D ù 146.A ù B ù C ù D ù 147.A ù B ù C ù D ù 148.A ù B ù C ù D ù 149.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù Specify: 150.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 151.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 152.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 153.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 154.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 155.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 156.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù 157.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù L ù M ù N ù O ù P ù 158.A ù B ù 159.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 160.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 161.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 162.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 163.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 164.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 165.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 166.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 167.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù Specify:_____________________ I ù 168.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù 169.Pick all that apply: A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 170.A ù B ù C ù 171. _______ pounds 172. _______ feet ______ inches 173. ______ years old 174.A ù B ù 175.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù Specify:_________ 176.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 177.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù Specify:________ 178.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù J ù K ù Specify:__________ 179.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù 180.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù Specify:________ 181.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù F ù G ù H ù I ù 182.A ù B ù C ù D ù 183.A ù B ù C ù D ù E ù 184. ___________ 185.A ù B ù C ù D ù 186.A ù B ù C ù D ù Specify: _____________ E ù Specify:_____________ Comments: Use this space if you have suggestions for future sex surveys or other comments about the survey or about your sex life.