- Research reveals average number of times people aged 18-75 have sex per month
It is often seen as a taboo subject.
But a new report finally maps the sex lives of thousands of people around the world.
The report by researchers from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University shows how often people from different generations have sex on average per month.
The findings confirm that Generation Z has less sex, fewer partners and fewer relationships than previous generations.
How is your love life?
It’s often seen as a taboo subject. But a new report finally lifts the lid on the sex lives of thousands of people around the world (stock image)
The report, titled ‘The State of Dating: How Gen Z is Redefining Sexuality and Relationships’, is based on data from more than 3,310 people who use the dating app Feeld.
The participants, from 71 different countries and aged 18 to 75, were asked about their sex lives.
The results showed that Gen Z respondents had had sex an average of three times in the past month.
Millennials and Gen X reported slightly higher numbers, with both groups having sex five times in the past month.
Meanwhile, baby boomers also reported having sex three times in the past month.
“Generation Z and the baby boomer generation exhibit nearly identical sexual frequencies, suggesting that both the youngest and oldest adults are having the least sex,” the researchers, led by Dr. Justin Lehmiller, wrote in the report.
‘Additionally, nearly half of Gen Zers reported being single, compared to just one-fifth of Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers.’
Millennials and Gen X reported slightly higher numbers, with both groups having sex five times in the past month. Boomers, meanwhile, also reported having sex three times in the past month (stock image)
Despite having the least sex, Gen Z appears to be the most adventurous group in the bedroom.
Fifty-five percent of Gen Zers said they’ve discovered a new kinky experience since joining Feeld, compared to 49 percent of Millennials, 39 percent of Gen Xers and 33 percent of Boomers.
“There are at least two explanations for this phenomenon,” the researchers noted.
‘One is that older adults have had more time to learn and discover what they like about sex, so they may have already discovered their weaknesses.
“But it also seems that younger adults today have a greater general interest in kink than older adults. That may lead to a greater openness to exploring and learning about their own kink.”
The researchers hope the findings will shed new light on the evolution of sex, gender, sexuality and relationships.
‘Despite people’s longstanding tendency to narrowly categorize sexuality and relationships, they have always lived on a continuum. And that continuum will only continue to evolve and expand as Gen Z and future generations continue their sexual and relationship self-discovery,’ the researchers add.
“The better we can understand and embrace this simple fact of human life, the better we will all be able to pursue pleasure and happiness.”