A new survey has uncovered some eye-opening statistics about Americans’ sex lives, revealing that the average adult engages in sexual activity just once per week. The study, conducted by mattress company NapLab, highlights a significant variation in bedroom habits across different states.
While the nationwide average is relatively modest, Alaska and New Mexico stand out as the most sexually active states. Alaskans, known for enduring harsh winters, reportedly engage in intimacy nearly three times per week—perhaps a necessity for staying warm. Meanwhile, New Mexico follows closely behind with couples getting together a little more than twice a week. Vermont secures third place, with residents averaging 1.7 sexual encounters per week.
On the other end of the spectrum, Nebraska, Michigan, Maine, and Colorado rank at the bottom of the list, with residents reporting an average of just 0.5 times per week.
New York fares slightly better, placing ninth with an average of 1.39 sexual encounters per week. New Jersey, however, falls further down the rankings at 18th place, with an average of 1.21 times per week.
The study also reveals that 45.6% of the 2,000 survey respondents admitted to having sex only once a week. Even more surprising, 25% reported being intimate just once a month, while 9.5% confessed to only engaging in sexual activity once per year. Only 7.8% of respondents claimed to have sex daily.
Age also plays a role in sexual frequency, though perhaps not in the way one might expect. A separate study conducted by dating app Feeld found that Gen Z individuals engage in sex an average of three times per month—matching the frequency of Baby Boomers. Gen Xers and millennials are more active, averaging five encounters per month.
These findings offer an intriguing glimpse into the changing landscape of intimacy in America, where work, stress, and shifting societal trends continue to influence personal relationships.