November 2017 PMID 28275930

Sociodemographic Correlates of Sexlessness Among American Adults and Associations with Self-Reported Happiness Levels: Evidence from the U.S. General Social Survey.

Jean H Kim, Wilson S Tam, Peter Muennig

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The discussions show a mix of supportive acknowledgment of the study's conclusions, with examples such as mentions of how income and gender influence sexual activity and happiness. The tone varies from analytical to humorous, with some posts referencing the societal implications of the findings, which indicates moderate engagement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially regarding demographic factors and happiness levels, showing general support.

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The discussions are quite engaging, especially with comments about sociodemographic influences on sexless behavior and the social implications.

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Participants demonstrate moderate engagement by referencing specific research findings, sharing interpretations, and adding related social observations.

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The conversations reflect some impact on public understanding of sexual behavior patterns and the social dynamics surrounding mate choice and income, but the overall impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that older age and being unmarried are the main factors linked to having no sexual activity in the past year among American adults, with some differences based on gender and income.
  • Factors like poor health, very low income, lack of children, and conservative sexual attitudes are associated with sexlessness in women, while low income in men also shows a link.
  • Importantly, the research indicates that not having sex does not negatively affect self-reported happiness levels once sociodemographic factors are taken into account.]

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William Costello
@CostelloWilliam · X

A 2018 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found ~15% of married people hadn’t had sex in the previous year. https://t.co/25ZrdvuBRz

Jun 5, 2025 · 49 likes · 4 shares · 16,515 followers View post →
Incel Wiki
@incelswiki · X

References: Kim JH, Wilson ST, Muennig P. 2017. Sociodemographic Correlates of Sexlessness Among American Adults and Associations with Self-Reported Happiness Levels: Evidence from the U.S. General Social Survey. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 46(8): 2403-2415

Dec 11, 2023 · 5 likes · 4,387 followers View post →
Michal Mynarski
@M_Mynarski · X

@ovvlsome @parysmat @twiggyem @Stanisa84110799 @Antiselfist @zielinka89 tak na szybko: - kobiety odczuwają większą satysfakcje podczas współżycia z bardziej majętnym partnerem: https://t.co/CQuEInekTJ - mężczyżni, którzy zarabiają mniej od swoich partnerek statycznie częściej nie uprawiają seksu: https://t.co/loyqmcK4hr polecam temat ogólnie ;)

Feb 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,742 followers View post →
D'Agosta
@LtAgosta · X

@la_otra_madre @Kalikrates6 @armesillaconde Women prefer high status men and fewer men than women reproduce as a result: In a large population survey, males with much lower income than their wives were 2.27 times as likely not to have sex. https://t.co/gEalZhwwQa (Kim 2017)

Oct 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,131 followers View post →
That-guy128
@Guy128That · X

@NovemberQueen32 @IncelsCo @healthychangez https://t.co/uABRJzCW0l Some good scientific evidence of hypergamy here. Women are very sexually strict when it comes to mate selection and overwhelmingly prefer men of higher status and physical attractiveness to breed with. Also far more women than men reproduce

Jan 4, 2025 · 2 likes · 483 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

Americans who are not having sex are just as happy as their sexually-active counterparts. https://t.co/bzkfYttWoe

Jun 5, 2021 · 1 like · 27,890 followers View post →

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RT @CostelloWilliam: A 2018 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found ~15% of married people hadn’t had sex in the previous…

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RT @CostelloWilliam: A 2018 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found ~15% of married people hadn’t had sex in the previous…

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William Costello
@CostelloWilliam · X

A 2018 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found ~15% of married people hadn’t had sex in the previous year. https://t.co/25ZrdvuBRz

Jun 5, 2025 · 49 likes · 4 shares · 16,515 followers View post →
That-guy128
@Guy128That · X

@NovemberQueen32 @IncelsCo @healthychangez https://t.co/uABRJzCW0l Some good scientific evidence of hypergamy here. Women are very sexually strict when it comes to mate selection and overwhelmingly prefer men of higher status and physical attractiveness to breed with. Also far more women than men reproduce

Jan 4, 2025 · 2 likes · 483 followers View post →
Voortrekker
@VoortrekkerPL · X

@Pandulcium @hayastanboi https://t.co/SRIqQffPsS https://t.co/yDVXhJ6D9N https://t.co/XEQf1M2GTP https://t.co/y9Nd5ywTBh https://t.co/t2VcxWmFF4 https://t.co/zvWX9EmKzI https://t.co/eELMCCGp7O https://t.co/dA6gbDuVVE TLDR: Kobiety wolą wysokich, dobrze zbudowanych, agresywnych, bogatych narcyzów.

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Incel Wiki
@incelswiki · X

References: Kim JH, Wilson ST, Muennig P. 2017. Sociodemographic Correlates of Sexlessness Among American Adults and Associations with Self-Reported Happiness Levels: Evidence from the U.S. General Social Survey. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 46(8): 2403-2415

Dec 11, 2023 · 5 likes · 4,387 followers View post →
Ella Sheinfeld
@EllaSheinfeld · X

@datepsych It seems to be the trend among both single and married adults. Somehow, at least in the short term, it did not affect their happiness. I guess a meaningful/ good experience is more fulfilling than any experience. https://t.co/2h4jU2tHYd

Sep 20, 2023 · 173 followers View post →
Lucja(n) Kifer
@kifer_lucja · X

@OlaWolfi @rymarczyk_magda Większy dochód kobiety od mężczyzny zmniejsza szansę na seks dla niego https://t.co/A5fnelPDXJ

Jan 7, 2023 · 1,532 followers View post →
D'Agosta
@LtAgosta · X

@la_otra_madre @Kalikrates6 @armesillaconde Women prefer high status men and fewer men than women reproduce as a result: In a large population survey, males with much lower income than their wives were 2.27 times as likely not to have sex. https://t.co/gEalZhwwQa (Kim 2017)

Oct 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,131 followers View post →
Jakub
@Jakub01445566 · X

@Dr_Tasman 74. Mężczyzna z mniejszą wypłatą od swojej kobiety będzie miał mniej okazji do seksu z nią. Kobieta z większych dochodem od swojego partnera zmniejsza szanse na seks o 50% https://t.co/cgkaMuIjbN

Aug 14, 2022 · 120 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

Americans who are not having sex are just as happy as their sexually-active counterparts. https://t.co/bzkfYttWoe

Jun 5, 2021 · 1 like · 27,890 followers View post →
balshumet.bsky.social
@Balshumet · X

@CommieCatFood @PaxFederatiana @CeramicToast @Asynca @scumbelievable Also: "Sexless Americans reported very similar happiness levels as their sexually active counterparts." https://t.co/NGdO8XrIBu

May 17, 2021 · 883 followers View post →
Yole
@ed_nong · X

@kaNSadomuy @Yokedmentalcel https://t.co/zMakXlv2fg Aquí aparece que los hombres que cobran menos que sus esposas tienen mucho menos sexo con ellas.

Aug 13, 2020 · 1 like · 1,154 followers View post →
Michal Mynarski
@M_Mynarski · X

@ovvlsome @parysmat @twiggyem @Stanisa84110799 @Antiselfist @zielinka89 tak na szybko: - kobiety odczuwają większą satysfakcje podczas współżycia z bardziej majętnym partnerem: https://t.co/CQuEInekTJ - mężczyżni, którzy zarabiają mniej od swoich partnerek statycznie częściej nie uprawiają seksu: https://t.co/loyqmcK4hr polecam temat ogólnie ;)

Feb 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,742 followers View post →