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Frequency Of Sex Before Marriage: Statistics & Trends

By the age of 44, 95% of survey respondents reported having premarital sex, and about two-thirds of the American public views it as acceptable.
By Sarah Melancon, Ph.D.
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Sex Education Statistics In The United States & Worldwide

In one study of university students, 58% reported that sexual education was lacking during their teen years, considering it poor.
By Sarah Melancon, Ph.D.
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What Age Do People Stop Having Sex: Statistics To Know

Among Americans aged 65 and older 61.3% of females and 28.3% of males report being sexless for at least five years, although sex can stop at any age for a number ...
By Sarah Melancon, Ph.D.
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How Common Is Oral Sex (Frequency By Age)

Heterosexual Americans give oral sex 5.14 times per month and receive it 5.08 times per month on average, with 59% of women giving oral sex compared to 52% of men...
By Sarah Melancon, Ph.D.
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Who Cheats More: Men Or Women? (Infidelity Statistics)

More than one-fifth of married people report cheating (23.2% of men, 19.2% of women), but that’s the tip of the iceberg when it comes to infidelity data we found.
By Sarah Melancon, Ph.D.
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Sex After 70: Intimacy Among Older Adults

65% of those aged 65 to 80 are still interested in sex, and 23% of those aged 75 to 85 report having it at least once a week or more.
By Sarah Melancon, Ph.D.
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Sexuality & Sexual Health

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Everything Lube: Your Complete Guide To Personal Lubricants

By Emily Deaton
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How To Clean Your Sex Toys Properly

By Julia Wolov
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Everything Vibrators: Your Complete Guide To Personal Pleasure

By Wednesday Lee Friday
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Should I Buy My Wife A Vibrator?

By TJ Thomas