Journal of Addiction & Prevention
Case series
Reproductive and Sexual Coercion: The Role of Alcohol, Social and Demographic Conditions
Jargin SV
Department of Pathology, People’s Friendship University of Russia Russian Federation, Russia
*Address for Correspondence: Jargin SV, Department of Pathology, People’s Friendship University of
Russia, Clementovski per 6-82, 115184 Moscow, Russia, Tel: 7 4959516788; E-mail: sjargin@mail.ru
Submission: 19 April, 2021;
Accepted: 20 May, 2021;
Published: 26 May, 2021
Copyright: © 2021 Jargin SV. This is an open access article distributed
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Abstract
Reproductive coercion is defined as partner behaviors that interfere
with effective use of contraception. The contraception sabotage
includes hiding, withholding and destroying of contraceptives in an
attempt to induce pregnancy despite a female partner’s wishes to
prevent the pregnancy. In the literature, contraception sabotage is
usually discussed as an intentional act. It has been suggested to extend
the definition by adding the reproductive coercion by negligence,
in particular, the sabotage of agreed or presupposed method of
contraception, which sometimes happens under the impact of alcohol.
Five case histories are presented here. The social background and
cause-effect relationships between certain behavioral stereotypes,
alcohol consumption and heavy binge drinking are analyzed. The
use of condoms is dependent on personal characteristics and the
level of social development; however, alcohol consumption at sexual
encounters and heavy binge drinking are potential risk factors for the
non-use of condoms and other irresponsible behaviors. The sexual and
reproductive coercion is sometimes used for the purpose of migration,
to cement a relationship or to spread a certain genotype. Vasectomy
may be a viable solution for some individuals incapable to control their
behavior and consistently use condoms, although it does not eliminate
the necessity of condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections.