Sexual Behaviors and Desires of Inmates in a Finnish Prison: A Survey Study With Population-Based Comparisons



: Gunst Annika, Ryömä Irmeli, Andersson Madeleine, Laine Mari, Jern Patrick

Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC

: Thousand Oaks

: 2023

: Prison Journal

: PRISON JOURNAL

: PRISON J

: 103

: 1

: 91

: 121

: 31

: 0032-8855

: 1552-7522

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/00328855221139867

: https://doi.org/10.1177/00328855221139867


Using paper surveys, we investigated sexual behaviors and desires of 181 inmates in a Finnish prison. Conjugal visits, sexual desire, and gender were the strongest predictors of sexual activity. Reports of coercive experiences were somewhat less prevalent than reported in international studies. Compared with population-based data, inmates reported fewer partnered behaviors, although their desires for these activities were similar. The masturbation frequency did not differ between the two populations; men generally masturbated more than they desired. Male prisoners who reported more masturbation also reported lower well-being. These results can be used to guide prisoners and staff on topics relevant to prisoner sexuality.



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