The Science of Sexual Wellbeing: Surprising Stats on Pleasure, Safety, and Satisfaction
- Rosa Matthews
- Mar 10
- 2 min read
Sexual wellbeing is more than just physical intimacy—it’s a key part of overall health, happiness, and connection. From the orgasm gap to the impact of sex on mental health, research offers fascinating insights into how people experience and navigate their sexuality. Did you know that nearly one in five people has an STI at any given time or that 35% of all internet downloads are porn-related? In this post, we’ll dive into the most eye-opening statistics on sexual health, satisfaction, and behavior—helping you better understand the trends shaping modern intimacy.
Only 54% of sexually active individuals report consistent condom use, despite the risk of STIs and unplanned pregnancies.
The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. has an STI at any given time. HPV is the most common.
Research suggests that 95% of heterosexual men say they always orgasm during sex, compared to 65% of heterosexual women. The gap is smaller in same-sex relationships.
The global average for sexual activity is 54 times per year, or about once a week. Couples in their 20s tend to have sex most frequently (around 80 times per year), but this declines with age.
About 4-5% of adults in the U.S. are in consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Studies show that 60% of long-term couples report satisfaction with their sex life, but many experience declines in frequency after the first year of cohabitation.
78% of men and 54% of women say they masturbate at least once a month.
Around 40% of men experience some form of ED by age 40, increasing to 70% by age 70.
About 31% of women and 19% of men report experiencing anxiety about sexual performance or body image, which can impact satisfaction.
About 45% of pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned, with inconsistent contraceptive use being a major factor.
80% of sexually active people will contract HPV at some point in their lives, though many cases are asymptomatic.
People who have regular sex report improved sleep quality, thanks to the release of oxytocin and endorphins.
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