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  • What is the purpose of this study?

The purpose of this study is to compare immunity in samples of saliva and vaginal fluid. We are also looking at whether or not sexual arousal influences women’s immune systems.

  • Who will be in the room during my lab session?

For sexuality studies: You will be alone in a private, internally locked room during your lab session. We will be in the room to show you the equipment and answer any questions you might have before the lab session starts. We may also stay in the room to complete some non-sexuality-related tasks (e.g., to measure your height); however, once we have completed these tasks, we will leave and only return with your verbal consent to come back in at the end of the experiment. (In the case of an emergency, we will override the internal lock to provide you with immediate assistance). You will interact with the researchers over an intercom as needed during the experiment.

  • Who has access to my data?

Everything in our power will be done to keep your personal information confidential, although, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. Your personal information may be disclosed only if required by law. These circumstances include (but are not limited to) inspection of the study and study data by organizations that provide quality assurance and/or research participant protection such as the UNCC Institutional Review Board or its designees. As allowed by law, the study sponsor (the National Institute of Health) may need to access your medical and/or research records. With all being said, after completion of the study, your name and contact information will be deleted from our database Your data will only be identifiable by your participant ID which will be given to you during the session.

  • What happens if I change my mind about participating?

At any time during the study, you may inform the researcher that you would no longer like to participate. Your name and contact information will be completely deleted from our database and your results will not be included in the study.

  • When can view the results of this study?

If the results are published from this study you may access them here. This link will also bring you to past research done by Dr. Lorenz.

  • If you have any other questions about our study feel free to let us know below!