Pleasure-based sex-ed platform Beducated has released the results of its 2024 Summer Survey, which was based on the responses of 2,291 people sharing information about their sexual practices, preferences, and experiences.
Headline figures include: one in three respondents wished their last sexual experience lasted longer, with the desire becoming more likely the longer that person was in a relationship; over 80% said penetration is part of their sexual routine, but 70% stated they don’t need penetration every time to feel satisfied; one in ten men revealed they enjoy anal stimulation during oral sex; and women over 40 were found to be the happiest with their sex lives, scoring the highest in sexual satisfaction compared to other age groups.
“The consistency in our results shows that many sexual behaviours and desires remain steady year after year, but what stood out this time were the small yet intriguing shifts in preferences,” said Beducated co-founder Mariah Freya. “We’ve seen evolving preferences that speak to deeper exploration and changing dynamics in intimacy.
“It’s fascinating to witness how people are embracing both traditional and modern aspects of sexual expression, and how these insights can further shape the conversation around healthy relationships and sexuality.”
Noting that only 31% of men explored their anal zone during partnered sex, and 30% their prostate, Freya added: “We often see straight men avoiding anal stimulation, likely because they feel pressured to conform to traditional ideas of masculinity. Men who aren’t tapping into these sources of orgasmic pleasure are missing out. It’s something more guys should be trying.”
The full report can be accessed at beducated.com/sex-report
