Sexuality - Statistics & Facts
Statistics and facts on Sexuality in the U.S.
More than half of all adult single Americans have had a one-night-stand at least once in their lives – a slightly higher percentage than those who have had unprotected sex with someone whose health history and background they did not know. Regarding the number of sexual partners in a lifetime, Americans are slightly above the global average, earning them a solid 13th rank out of more than 30 selected countries.
With progressing age, condom usage among American men is decreasing, however, the condom usage rate of male teenagers is remarkably high. Fortunately, condom usage and safer sex have led to a significant decrease in infections with dangerous sexually transmitted diseases since the Nineties. The numbers of syphilis infections and HIV fatalities are both continuously declining.
Not surprisingly, almost 90 percent of Americans consider birth control usage morally acceptable, and the majority of Americans think that employers should provide the appropriate health care plans covering contraception and birth control.
More interesting facts on sexuality in the United States:
- Most Americans have no moral objection to sex between unmarried partners
- Acceptance of homosexuality is on the rise
- The majority of Americans consider abortion morally wrong
- A third of American women do not primarily take the pill for birth control
- Most Americans believe in true love without an active sex life
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| Contraception and Safer Sex | Values | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of U.S. adults who have had unprotected sex | 51% | Details → |
| Birth rate in the United States (per 1,000 of population) | 12.5 | Details → |
| Condom usage rates of American men (age 18-24) during vaginal intercourse | 45% | Details → |
| Number of new cases of syphilis in the U.S. | 56,482 | Details → |
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