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Global Sex Survey 2005: 50% adults has unprotected sex
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December 21, 2005
The 2005 Durex Global Sex Survey is the largest sexual health research project of its kind in the world. Now in its ninth year, the survey has quadrupled in size since its launch and covers 41 countries - newcomers this year included Indonesia and Chile.

More than 317,000 people took part in the world’s largest ever survey on sexual attitudes and behavior. The research confirmed that Greece is officially the sexiest country with the Greeks having sex 138 times a year – well above the global average of 103. Croatia (134) and Serbia and Montenegro (128) come a close second and third. Almost half of all adults surveyed said they were happy with their sex lives although men are the least satisfied with how often they have sex.

Unprotected sex
The survey also revealed the global average age for first time sex is 17.3 and the trend is for people to lose their virginity earlier. Most people believe sex education should start at 11.7 years. Virtually all those surveyed believe children of 16 and under should receive sex education and more than a third believe governments should invest in sex education in schools. Almost half of all adults globally admit to having had unprotected sex without knowing their partner’s sexual history, despite more than one in 10 admitting to having had a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Lighter note
On a lighter note, the most common place for people to have sex outside their bedroom was the car, followed by toilets, parent’s bedroom and the park.

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Women of reproductive age comprise a quarter of the at-risk population. One in five is likely to be pregnant.
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