Sex in America is a methodologically sound survey of American sexual beliefs and practices. Whether you are a man or a woman, you can gain a new appreciation for the practice and the beliefs of your fellow Americans. This book examines the underlying reasons for sexual acts in the United States and challenges some of the dominant assumptions about what is sexually acceptable. The findings are both disturbing and fascinating. But you need to read the book to fully appreciate the book’s significance.
A recent study reveals that the number of adults in the United States who have never had sex has increased by more than ten percent since 1989. However, the percentage of adults who had sex for the first time grew by nine percent since 1990. This growth is partially a result of the increased aging population and an increased number of unattached adults. According to the survey, 62 percent of Americans aged 25 to 54 were married last year.
The survey results come as a surprise to many. The vast majority of Americans are monogamous and prefer emotional commitment in sexual relationships. Many even prefer marriage to the single life. Nevertheless, a survey conducted by ABC News reveals that Americans have diverse attitudes toward sexuality and sexual fantasies. A similar study is underway on teens and their attitudes toward sex. It will be interesting to see what differences there are among these two groups.
Despite widespread religious beliefs, it is important to note that a majority of Americans do not think of sex as a part of marriage. The majority of married people say that they would prefer not to engage in sex before marriage. In contrast, only sixteen percent of single men and women report that they are satisfied with their sex lives. And while they are a sex-conscious society, their views on marriage and relationships are not necessarily those of other cultures.
Many of these beliefs have been rooted in the historical view of race in America. While anti-miscegenation laws prevented inter-racial marriage, many inter-racial couples continued to live together out of wedlock. This further fed into the widespread belief that non-whites corrupt whites. Another significant factor was widespread poverty, which often went hand in hand with other problems like desertion and prostitution. The poor often engaged in sexual behavior viewed as immoral by native whites.
The views of sexuality in the United States have undergone several significant changes over the past few decades. According to a recent study by the Gallup Institute, more than half of the people who identify as bisexual or non-heterosexual are identifying as such. Moreover, a greater number of young people than ever before are reporting that they feel physical attraction toward both men and women. The differences are profound and can impact how people perceive themselves as individuals.
Although the gender composition of the major political parties has changed radically since 1998, women are now the largest share of self-identified Democrats, up from 12 percent. The resulting gender divide also extends to other areas of life, such as politics. Young women identify more as Democrats, whereas men are more likely to identify as Republican. While this trend isn’t as dramatic as it once was, it is nevertheless indicative of the fact that the gender divide has persisted.
While half of American adults admit to fantasizing about having sex, one in four of them have acted on their sexual fantasies. The percentages of men and women who spend at least one hour each month watching pornography show a striking difference. In fact, men have four times more fantasies about having sex with someone who doesn’t know them, compared to women. However, women are less likely to experience fantasies about having sex during their first date than men.
The results of the survey reveal that sexual satisfaction is an important part of a happy marriage. While ninety percent of Americans are very satisfied with their sex lives, only one-third report having sex several times a month. The other third report being somewhat satisfied or not happy with their sex lives. These studies have implications for the sex life of married people, because they have more responsibilities to care for their families.
While the majority of American adults are attracted to a person of the opposite sex, this is changing for both men and women. More women are reporting feeling more flexible and less bound by gender. Only eighty-nine percent of men report being sexually attracted to only one gender. This suggests that women are more open to changing their preferences. Although this is a significant difference in the ways people are attracted to the opposite sex.
