LOS ANGELES—Digital sex education platform Beducated released its 2024 Summer Survey, drawing insights from more than 2,291 respondents on their sexual practices, preferences, and experiences, shedding new light on sexual trends.
Findings included:
- One in three respondents wished their last sexual experience lasted longer, with the desire becoming more likely the longer that person was in a relationship. This finding suggests that we need to slow down during sex, especially those in long-term relationships.
- Over 80 percent said penetration is part of their sexual routine, but 70 percent stated they don’t need penetration every time to feel satisfied, pointing to a rise in non-penetrative sex as a valued part of intimacy.
- One in 10 men revealed they enjoy anal stimulation during oral sex.
- Women over 40 were found to be the happiest with their sex lives, scoring the highest in sexual satisfaction compared to other age groups.
Beducated co-founder Mariah Freya said, "The consistency in our results shows that many sexual behaviors and desires remain steady year after year, but what stood out this time were the small yet intriguing shifts in preferences. We’ve seen evolving preferences that speak to deeper exploration and changing dynamics in intimacy. It’s fascinating to witness how people are embracing both traditional and modern aspects of sexual expression, and how these insights can further shape the conversation around healthy relationships and sexuality."
The survey also highlighted how some attitudes toward sex have remained outdated, especially when it comes to gender roles. Only a minority of men reported exploring their anal zone (31 percent) and prostate (30 percent) during partnered sex.
Freya said, "We often see straight men avoiding anal stimulation, likely because they feel pressured to conform to traditional ideas of masculinity. Men who aren’t tapping into these sources of orgasmic pleasure are missing out. It’s something more guys should be trying."
Read the full report here.
To learn more, visit Beducated.com.
