We all know that Americans aren’t the most sexed up people–even though that’s what many might want to believe.
A lack of sex may result in issues such as “The Recession,” which has found couples not participating in sex as a result of work-related stress, or, simply lack of work in general. A more interesting study I came across, though, shows that more couples are spending increased quality time indoors, which naturally brings them closer and heightens their sexual desires.
There are even reports that condom sales have risen because couples are choosing to be extra-cautious when it comes to preventing pregnancy.
The survey, commissioned by Trojan through StrategyOne and measuring sexual frequency and satisfaction, finds only about one fifth (21 percent) of respondents are “extremely satisfied” with their sex lives and one in three (30 percent) are generally “dissatisfied.”
Not surprisingly, two-thirds of Americans (62 percent) wish they were having sex more often, while a small, yet surprising, number of people report having too much sex (4 percent). Men (73 percent) are more likely than women (53 percent) to want more frequent sex.
Further, 83 percent of Americans believe good sex is an important part of overall health and well-being, and 76 percent say they are looking for ways to make their sex lives more exciting. Seventy-five percent believe “sex without an orgasm is like the Fourth of July without fireworks,” an appropriate descriptor with the Fourth of July being a traditional boom time for condom sales.
To help enhance the pleasure of Americans, the makers of Trojan Brand Condoms recently released their newest product innovation, Trojan Ecstasy, which is available in Ultra Ribbed™, Magnum™ and Her Pleasure™ varieties and employs a new design. This new design has resulted in some of the highest pleasure and satisfaction consumer test scores in Trojan product history.
“With Trojan Ecstasy, we took a completely different approach to design and created a condom shape that was actually bigger at the tip to allow for a more natural fit for him. The condom is also lubricated on both sides for an incredibly natural feel for both partners,” said Mike Harrison, chief principal scientist and condom innovator for Trojan Brand Condoms. “By doing this we created a condom that feels like nothing is there.”
The Cities of Ecstasy
While Trojan Ecstasy condoms will be available nationwide, the Trojan States of Pleasure survey points to sexual pleasure and frequency discrepancies among the largest US metropolitan areas. According to the data, sexual satisfaction is highest in Atlanta (73 percent) and New York (71 percent) and lowest in San Francisco (63 percent) and Philadelphia (64 percent).
Meanwhile, Houston residents have the most sex per year by a large margin, with residents reporting having sex 101 times annually. Atlanta ranks second in sexual frequency (88 times per year), while San Franciscans report having the least sex (60 times per year). Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago all report the second lowest rates of sexual activity at 73 times per year.
Sexual Frequency by City (per year):
- 1. Houston – 101
2. Atlanta – 88
3. Washington D.C. – 86
4. Los Angeles – 82
5. New York – 80
6. Boston – 79
7. Chicago – 73
8. Dallas/Ft. Worth – 73
9. Philadelphia – 73
10. San Francisco – 60
Rates of Sexual Satisfaction by City:
- 1. Atlanta 73%
2. New York 71%
3. Houston 70%
4. Dallas/Ft. Worth 67%
5. Chicago 66%
6. Los Angeles 66%
7. Washington D.C. 65%
8. Philadelphia 64%
9. San Francisco 63%
10. Boston 60%
Interesting Facts for the State of Pleasure Survey
Sex Happens
- On average, Americans have sex 79 times a year or roughly one and a half times a week.
- Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Americans wish that they were having sex more often.
Americans Are Looking for a Pleasure Boost
- 76% Of Americans would like to find ways to make their sex lives more exciting
- 71% Of Americans say that they are always looking for ways to increase their pleasure in the bedroom
- 59% Of Americans believe that Pleasure aids, such as vibrators or massagers, could really spice up lovemaking
