The Great Sex Recession: The number of Americans having sex weekly plummets
September 14, 2025
The United States is experiencing a sexual recession. A study by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) reveals that the proportion of adults having sex on a weekly basis has plummeted in recent decades: in 1990 more than half of those surveyed did so, while in 2024 the figure barely reaches 37%.
In 1990, 55% of U.S. adults aged 18-64 reported having sex weekly. By 2010, that proportion dropped below 50%. In 2024, only 37% of respondents reported weekly sexual activity.
