Study shows men’s average number of sexual partners across 35 countries
Be warned: it's not healthy to compare!
Words: Jamie Tabberer; picture: Pexels
A study has revealed men’s average number of sexual partners across 35 countries – with Turkey coming out on top.
According to the research by men’s mental health platform Manual, men in the transcontinental country have had 14.5 sexual partners on average. The research is not specific to, or exclusionary of LGBTQ men.
Following Turkey is Australia, where men have an average of 13.3 sexual partners.
Globally, the number of sexual partners on average for men throughout a person’s lifetime – as per the research – is nine.
New Zealand takes third place with 13.2 sexual partners on average. The US has 10.7 while the UK has 9.8. Bottom of the list is India, where men have had an average of three sexual partners.
“Consensual sex should always be practised”
Responding to the findings, Dr Earim Chaudry, Medical Director of Manual, said: “While people in some countries prove to have more sexual partners than others, it is important not to compare yourself to these figures.
“Safe, consensual sex should always also be practised, and the number of sexual partners does not correlate with a man’s level of satisfaction with their sex life.”
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