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How Sex Shapes American Confidence, Study Finds

BuzzFeed·Tatyannah King·7 months ago
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Along with politics, religion, and money, sex (yep, you guessed it) is typically considered one of the most taboo topics in the history of conversations.

In the United States, specifically, there’s a complicated outlook on sex. Many Americans are exposed to sex on screen through media, pop culture, pornography, and advertising. However, many Americans didn’t receive proper sex education in school, and a lot of us even avoid bringing up sex-related issues at the doctor’s office.

To get a clearer picture of what’s actually going on, Hims & Hers surveyed 2,000 Americans aged 18 to 60 about their sexual health, behavior, and attitudes to better understand how they feel about their sex lives and how often they’re actually talking about it.

What they found highlights a pretty clear pattern: while sex is everywhere culturally, many people still feel unsure, dissatisfied, or hesitant to talk about their own experiences.

Here are the most interesting findings from the study:

65% of Americans surveyed have had…

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