Preferred and actual frequency of sex among 40 to 70 year olds in the UK 2017

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 3, 2025
This statistic presents the preferred and actual frequency of sexual intercourse of respondents aged 40 to 70 from the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2017. 7.7 percent of those surveyed would like to have sex daily, while only 1.1 percent stated that they do so.

How often do you have sexual intercourse and how often would you like to have sexual intercourse?

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Statistic: How often do you have sexual intercourse and how often would you like to have sexual intercourse?

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Release date

January 2017

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

January 25 to January 26, 2017

Number of respondents

1,011*

Age group

40-70 years

Special properties

UK residents

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

* 1,011 respondents answered to "How often would you like to have sexual intercourse?", 989 respondents answered for "How often do you have sexual intercourse?"

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