Table 2. Results of the questions regarding anal sex, symptoms, and sexual behaviour in the past 6 months
Indications%n/N
History according to standard guidelines
 Anal symptoms20.0%(99/495)
 Anal sex28.2%(140/497)
 Anal sex and anal symptoms5.7%(28/495)
 Total indications for anorectal testing (anal sex or symptoms)42.5%(211/497)
Additional sexual history
 Anal sex without penetration47.7% (3.3% condom use)(236/495)
 Anal sex with penetration21.1% (13.7% condom use)(104/492)
 Anal contact with fingers of partner38.4%(189/492)
 Anal contact with toys7.1%(35/492)
 Oral contact with genitals of the woman72.6%(358/493)
 Oral contact with anus of the woman18.5%(91/493)
 Resulting experimental indication for anorectal testing (positive answer on any anal contact)83.3%(414/497)
  • n is the total number positive answers for the variable, N is the total number of women who answered that question (excluding the missing answers).