Sexuality Facts

Recovering people may be wondering about their sexuality. This list of sexuality facts may help. How often? According to the National Opinion Research Center, the average couple reports having sex 66 times a year. Married adults under age 30 say they have sex an average of 109 times a year. The average number drops to 70 times per year for 40-somethings and 52 times a year for people in their 50s. Arousal? Experts say women’s sexual inclinations are more complicated than men’s. While men are very rigid and specific about who they become aroused by, women have less-directed sex drives. Researchers say women are more likely to call themselves bisexual and that their sex drives overall are more “fluid” and can be more heavily influenced by social and cultural factors. Length of penis? Erect, the average penis length is between 5 and 6 inches. When flaccid, penis size averages around 3.5 inches. Oral Sex? Only 10% of men reported a preference for oral sex to achieve orgasm, while 18% of women reported that preference. Men are more likely to reach orgasm when sex includes vaginal intercourse, but women are more likely to reach orgasm when they engage in a variety of sex acts that include vaginal intercourse or oral sex. Ejaculation? A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the average duration from the beginning of vaginal penetration until ejaculation was 5.4 minutes. Stress Shrinks Penis? One more reason for men to avoid stress...
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