Whether you’re in a long-term partnership or single and on the dating scene, sex is an important part of many relationships. While society, in general, is discussing sex more openly, it still remains a taboo topic of conversation for many people.
1 The average couple in the UK has sex two or three times per week.
2 16 is the average age of first-time sex In the UK
3 Single people who think about sex are more likely to use an emoji.
4 According to Durex, 1 in 10 women admits to faking orgasms as often as once a week!
5 Almost 3 million Brits own a sex toy:
– One-third of women are more likely to use a sex toy
– Only 12% of men will admit to owning one
– Vibrators are the most popular choice
6 Sexual frequency – amongst middle aged people in the UK
– Daily – 11%
– 4-6 times a week – 2.9%
– 2-3 times a week – 15.1%
– Once a week – 13.9%
– Once every two weeks – 8.7%
– Once per month – 8.4%
– Less than once per month – 11.5%
– Only on special occasions – 3.8%
– None – 34%
7 Sex life satisfaction – by generation in the UK
– Gen z – male 36% female 38%
– Millennials – male 38% female 37%
– Gen x – male 27% female 31%
– Boomers – male 21% female 22%
8 36% of people check their Facebook and Twitter accounts after a roll in the hay.
9 80% of 16–24’s used a condom for their first time.
10 Over three-quarters of both men and women had experienced oral sex in the past year.