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Alcohol Intoxication And Self-Reported Risky Sexual Behaviour Intentions With Highly Attractive Strangers In Naturalistic Settings, Michael Lyvers, Emma Cholakians, Megan Puorro, Shanti Sundram

Mike Lyvers

Objective: The present investigation examined the relationship between alcohol intoxication and risky sex intentions in naturalistic settings.

Methods: Heterosexual young adults (n = 72) were approached at a campus pub and at campus parties. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was measured by a breath test and ranged from 0 to 0.18%. Participants rated their likely intent to have sex with 10 highly attractive unfamiliar models of the opposite gender, as depicted in photographs, if the opportunity arose. Photos varied in terms of accompanying information regarding risk, with three levels: slight risk, moderate risk and high risk.

Results: BAC …