International lubricant survey

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Dear colleagues,

The International Rectal Microbicides Working Group (IRMWG) has been running a

survey on lubricants used for anal sex.

Our colleagues in India have generously translated the survey in Hindi, Marathi,

Tamil and Telugu. However, we have not been able to find a web site that

supports the Indic and Dravidian fonts for us to post the survey in these

languages.

If you know of any web-based survey sites that would support these languages,

please let me know.

In the meantime, the survey is still accessible in 6 languages for another

month. Below, you will see a promotion message designed for a generic audience,

a message targeted to men who have sex with men, and a message targeted to

women.

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LUBRICANT SURVEY: JULY DEADLINE APPROACHES!

Please participate in an important survey on lubricants used for anal sex before

it closes on August 31! It takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Join the

6,000 women and men from 99 countries who have already participated!

<http://www.irmwg.org/>

WHY? Right now, lubricants do not need to be tested for safety before being

sold. Some lubes commonly used for anal sex may not be as safe as others. By

filling out the short survey, you will help scientists prioritize the next round

of lubes that should be tested. Also, you will be giving valuable insights to

researchers working on a new prevention technology called rectal microbicides.

HOW? On the homepage of the International Rectal Microbicide Working Group

(<http://www.irmwg.org/>) there is a link to the survey in English, French,

Spanish, Portuguese, German and Turkish!

WHO ARE WE? The International Rectal Microbicides Working Group (IRMWG) is a

group of community advocates and researchers from 35 countries who are working

to increase options for the prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted

infections for the men and women around the world who have anal sex.

Please participate in an important survey on lubricants used for anal sex before

it closes on August 31! It takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Join the

6,000 men and women from 99 countries who have already participated!

<http://www.irmwg.org/>

WHY? Let’s face it: gay and bisexual men have been known to like assplay and

bootysex once in a while! And we’re often well lubed when we do!

Right now, lubricants do not need to be tested for safety before being sold.

Some lubes commonly used for anal sex may not be as safe as others. By filling

out the short survey, you will help scientists prioritize the next round of

lubes that should be tested. Also, you will be giving valuable insights to

researchers working on a new prevention technology called rectal microbicides.

HOW? On the homepage of the International Rectal Microbicide Working Group

(<http://www.irmwg.org/>) there is a link to the survey in English, French,

Spanish, Portuguese, German and Turkish!

WHO ARE WE? The International Rectal Microbicides Working Group (IRMWG) is a

group of community advocates and researchers from 35 countries who are working

to increase options for the prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted

infections for the men and women around the world who have anal sex.

Please complete the survey today! Post a link on your web site! Forward this

message to your friends and listservs!

WOMEN'S INPUT NEEDED FOR LUBRICANT SURVEY: JULY DEADLINE APPROACHES!

Please participate in an important survey on lubricants used for anal sex before

it closes on August 31! It takes less than 10 minutes to complete. More than

6,000 people from 99 countries have already participated! We want to ensure

women respond in significant numbers! <http://www.irmwg.org/>

WHY? Research shows us that women around the world have anal sex fairly

frequently. In many cases, a lubricant may be used. However, right now,

lubricants do not need to be tested for safety before being sold. Some lubes

commonly used for anal sex may not be as safe as others. By filling out the

short survey, you will help scientists to prioritize the next round of lubes

that should be tested, and to ensure better sexual health for women. Also, you

will be giving valuable insights to researchers working on a new prevention

technology called rectal microbicides.

HOW? On the homepage of the International Rectal Microbicide Working Group

(<http://www.irmwg.org/>) there is a link to the survey in English, French,

Spanish, Portuguese, German and Turkish!

WHO ARE WE? The International Rectal Microbicides Working Group (IRMWG) is a

group of community advocates and researchers from 35 countries who are working

to increase options for the prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted

infections for the women and men around the world who have anal sex.

" Marc-André " LeBlanc

e-mail: <maleblanc27@...>