News February 02 2026

Risky business

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  • Paul Bourne, researcher Paul Bourne, researcher
  • Dr Orville Taylor Dr Orville Taylor

More than 60 per cent of Jamaican men are having sexual intercourse with multiple partners, according to a study on males’ sexual practices which also suggests that droves of them are engaging in transactional sex. The research, dubbed Sexual and Reproductive Health Behaviours among Jamaican Males, is a cross-sectional study that mirrors a similar probe that recently highlighted concerns about the behaviours of some Jamaican females, notably under-age girls with up to three sexual partners.

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