New study asks: what do rectal gels, creams, and liquids feel like during sex?

NCT ID NCT02102867

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study aimed to create better ways to measure how people perceive rectal microbicide products (gels, creams, and liquids) during anal sex. 18 men and women who had receptive anal intercourse at least twice in the past 6 months tested three different formulations and answered detailed questions about sensations like wetness, messiness, and pleasure. The goal was to develop reliable questionnaires for future research, not to test a treatment or cure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Miriam Hospital: Centers for Behavioral & Preventive Medicine

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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