Most widespread sexual practices in Italy 2019

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 10, 2024
According to data published in 2019, oral sex was the most common sexual practice in Italy. In particular, 80.7 percent of individuals practiced oral sex, while 67 percent of people reciprocally masturbated with their sexual partner. Additionally, 61.2 percent of individuals watched porno videos alone, while 37.5 percent experienced sexting.

Most widespread sexual practices among individuals aged 18 to 40 years in Italy in 2019

CharacteristicShare of respondents
Oral sex 80.7%
Reciprocal masturbation 67%
Watch porno videos alone 61.2%
Usage of obscene language during sexual intercourse 46.9%
Sexting (sending pictures on smarthphones with explicit sexual content) 37.5%
Anal sex 33.1%
Watch porno videos with the partner 25.2%
Erotic play with objects, food, beverages 24.4%
Take pictures or videos during sexual intercourse 16.5%
Fantasize with the partner about other partners 16.5%
Sexual intercourse with three or more people 13.1%
Bondage/sadomasochism 12.5%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents80.7%80.7%67%67%61.2%61.2%46.9%46.9%37.5%37.5%33.1%33.1%25.2%25.2%24.4%24.4%16.5%16.5%16.5%16.5%13.1%13.1%12.5%12.5%Oral sexReciprocal masturbationWatch porno videos aloneUsage of obscene language during sexual intercourseSexting (sending pictures on smarthphones with explicit sexualcontent)Anal sexWatch porno videos with the partnerErotic play with objects, food, beveragesTake pictures or videos during sexual intercourseFantasize with the partner about other partnersSexual intercourse with three or more peopleBondage/sadomasochism
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Release date

May 2019

Region

Italy

Survey time period

2019

Age group

18-40 years

Supplementary notes

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