Reasons that pertained to love, mutual affection, attraction, desire and fantasy appear uncategorised under this theme as no clear breakdown emerged. One respondent stated ‘we were too horny,’ and another ‘He chose not to and I did not object, because I viewed him as sexy, and I wanted him anyway he was willing to give himself to me.’ Other respondents referred to love and intimacy:did not
Probably because he stated that he enjoyed it better without a condom, and I was in love with him, so I allowed him to do it without a condom. There is a heightened sensation without a condom, so it is better enjoyed by both partners, it is a more intimate act.