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19 percent of Indians have sex every single day!

At what age did you have your first sexual experience? Have you ever slept with two or more partners in the same day? We invited readers to participate in a survey of their sexual habits -- here are the results. See how they compare to a study conducted in the US, the findings of which are also posted below!

According to a recent poll conducted by adult products company Adam and Eve in the US, only three percent of the respondents said they had sex daily.

Nearly 20 percent admitted that they weren't sexually active.

Out of the 1,000 men and women surveyed, 5 percent admitted to never having had sex in their lives while, the majority of respondents (26 percent) said they have sex once or twice a week.

Sixteen percent of the remaining participants said they had sex three to four times a week whereas, 15 percent admitted to having sex once or twice a month, reports the New York Daily News.

Seven percent said they had sex every few months.

A mere 1 percent enjoyed sex more than once a day, reveals the poll.

How do these findings measure up with the sexual habits of Indians?

After running the following questions for a period of time, we now have the results for you and they're rather interesting -- for instance, 72 percent of those polled have not told their partners how many people they've slept with in the past and 14 percent don't indulge in oral sex because they find it disgusting!

Here are the complete findings!

When asked at what age you had your first sexual 'encounter':

Of the 2,071 readers who voted,

59 percent affirmed that they were over 23 years of age.
25 percent affirmed that they were between 19 and 23 years of age.
8 percent affirmed that they were between 15 and 18 years of age.
5 percent affirmed that they were between 12 to 14 years of age.

When asked whether you have ever indulged in unsafe sex:

Of the 2,886 readers who voted,

54 percent affirmed that they never have as it's way too dangerous.
20 percent affirmed that they do occasionally, only when they've run out of contraceptives.
14 percent affirmed that they often indulge in unsafe sex.
11 percent affirmed that they always indulge in unsafe sex, as they don't like using protection.

When asked whether you have ever contracted a sexually transmitted disease due to unsafe sex:

Of the 2,611 readers who voted,

96 percent affirmed that they never have.
3 percent affirmed that they have contracted an STD just once.
Less than 1 percent affirmed that they have contracted an STD more than thrice.

21 percent have had more than three sexual partners

When asked what form of contraceptives you and your partner use:

Of the 2,888 readers who voted,

71 percent affirmed that they use condoms.
7 percent affirmed that they use birth control pills.
1 percent affirmed that they use a diaphragm/spermicide.
3 percent affirmed that they use forms of birth control other than those mentioned.
16 percent affirmed that they don't use contraceptives.

When asked who is more proactive when it comes to contraceptives between you and your partner:

Of the 2,454 readers who voted,

66 percent affirmed that they are both equally proactive.
15 percent affirmed that they leave it to their partners to use what they see fit.
17 percent affirmed that they don't use contraceptives, so the question of who is more proactive doesn't arise.

When asked how many sexual partners you've had so far:

Of the 2,474 readers who voted,

61 percent affirmed that they've had only one.
21 percent affirmed that they've had more than three.
7 percent affirmed that they've had more than five.
4 percent affirmed that they've had more than 10.
6 percent affirmed that they've had more than 20.

79 percent don't tell their partners about their sexual past

When asked whether you've ever had a one-night stand:

Of the 2,444 readers who voted,

69 percent affirmed that they never have, because they don't believe in one-night stands.
8 percent affirmed that they have only a couple of times or so, when drunk.
12 percent affirmed that they do occasionally, but that it's not a habit.
9 percent affirmed that they often have one-night stands, every chance they get.

When asked whether your partner knows how many people you've slept with in the past:

Of the 1,311 readers who voted,

72 percent affirmed that they've not told their partners their 'magic number' and don't intend to either.
6 percent affirmed that they've trimmed down the number considerably before disclosing it.
6 percent affirmed that their partner has a vague idea, but not the exact figure.
48 percent affirmed that their partner knows all there is to know about their sexual past.
2 percent affirmed that they've actually exaggerated the number so that their partners will think they're hot in bed.
12 percent affirmed that they've lied to their partners about being virgins before their current relationship.

When asked whether you've ever become pregnant or gotten a woman pregnant:

Of the 2,006 readers who voted,

69 percent affirmed that they never have.
12 percent affirmed that they have and that it's been a very traumatic experience.
12 percent affirmed that they haven't, but have suffered scares by way of a false alarm.
6 percent affirmed that they don't know if they have ever been pregnant or gotten a woman pregnant.

47 percent indulge in oral sex regularly

When asked whether you've ever had sex with two or more different people within the same day:

Of the 2,089 readers who voted,

61 percent affirmed that they never have.
25 percent affirmed that they haven't, but wished they could.
8 percent affirmed that they have on occasion and enjoyed the experience.
4 percent affirmed that they have, but only once.

When asked whether you've ever indulged in sex with two or more partners together:

Of the 738 readers who voted,

69 percent affirmed that they never have.
23 percent affirmed that they haven't, but wished they could.
5 percent affirmed that they have, on more than one occasion.
Less than 1 percent affirmed that they have only once and it's an experience they regret.
Less than 1 percent affirmed that they don't remember, because if it's happened then they were very drunk at the time.

When asked for your take on oral sex:

Of the 1,899 readers who voted,

47 percent affirmed that they indulge in it regularly.
32 percent affirmed that they indulge in it occasionally, just to spice things up.
5 percent affirmed that they indulge in it occasionally but have no liking for it -- they do it because their partners enjoy it.
14 percent affirmed that they never indulge in oral sex as they find it disgusting.

16 percent have had sex in a car

When asked whether you've ever been intimate with a partner of the same sex, even though you're not homosexual:

Of the 1,487 readers who voted,

78 percent affirmed that they never have.
11 percent affirmed that they have, out of curiosity.
8 percent affirmed that they've been sexually intimate with a partner of the same gender, without it leading to intercourse.
2 percent affirmed that they have just once with a friend, when drunk.

When asked whether you've ever had sex in a public place where there was a risk of getting caught:

Of the 704 readers who voted,

52 percent affirmed that they never have and have no intention of doing so either.
19 percent affirmed that they never have, but plan to experience it sometime.
17 percent affirmed that they have a couple of times or so.
10 percent affirmed that they have and continue to do so whenever they have the chance, to enjoy the thrill.

When asked where in public you've had sex:

Of the 1,740 readers who voted,

57 percent affirmed that they've never had sex in a public place.
16 percent affirmed that they've done it in the car.
4 percent affirmed that they've done it in open air, in a park.
3 percent affirmed that they've done it on the beach.
3 percent affirmed that they've done it in the woods.
2 percent affirmed that they've done it in a public restroom at a restaurant/pub/discotheque.
Less than 1 percent affirmed that they've done it in the trial room of a store.
Less than 1 percent affirmed that they've done it in the back of a taxi.
5 percent affirmed that they've done it in all or almost all the above-mentioned places.
5 percent affirmed that they've done it in places other than the ones mentioned above.

20 percent have experimented with role-play to spice up sex

When asked whether you've ever been caught in the act, in public or otherwise:

Of the 1,710 readers who voted,

47 percent affirmed that they've never been caught -- so far.
43 percent affirmed that they've never been caught and never will be either, because they don't indulge in risky sex.
4 percent affirmed that they have been caught, but that it's not a big deal and they'd do it again for the thrill.
4 percent affirmed that they have been caught and it was very traumatic for them and their partners.

When asked whether you've ever gotten yourself or a partner tested for HIV:

Of the 1,625 readers who voted,

61 percent affirmed that they never have and that they don't believe there's any reason why they should.
17 percent affirmed that they never have but that they intend to.
16 percent affirmed that they have because it's the responsible thing to do.
2 percent affirmed that they have gotten themselves tested, but fear it will offend their partners if they ask them to do the same.
1 percent affirmed that they've gotten themselves tested only once, because they had a scare.

When asked whether you've ever experimented with role-play in the bedroom:

Of the 1,552 readers who voted,

51 percent affirmed that they never have and have no intention of trying it either.
19 percent affirmed that they never have because their partners find it weird.
20 percent affirmed that they do occasionally, just to spice things up.
7 percent affirmed that they have often and continue to do so.
2 percent affirmed that they've tried it, but got embarrassed halfway through.

38 percent fantasise about someone else when in bed with their partners

When asked how often you have sex, on an average:

Of the 1,625 readers who voted,

19 percent affirmed that they have it at least once a day.
43 percent affirmed that they have it between once and thrice a week.
19 percent affirmed that they have it three to six times a month.
17 percent affirmed that they have it once a month or less.

When asked whether you've ever had a 'friend with benefits' (read someone you sleep with but aren't involved with romantically):

Of the 1,369 readers who voted,

44 percent affirmed that they don't believe there's such a thing as 'friends with benefits' -- either you're in a relationship or you're not.
27 percent affirmed that they never have because they wouldn't want to ruin a friendship.
22 percent affirmed that they have and that it was fun while it lasted, so they wouldn't mind repeating the experience.
5 percent affirmed that they have and that it was a disaster they'll never make the mistake of repeating again.

When asked whether you fantasise about someone else when you're in bed with your partner:

Of the 1,472 readers who voted,

42 percent affirmed that they never have because they don't feel the need to.
38 percent affirmed that they do occasionally and that they're sure their partners do too.
19 percent affirmed that they do constantly.

73 percent enjoy sex with the lights on

When asked whether you prefer having sex with the lights on or off:

Of the 1,434 readers who voted,

73 percent affirmed that they have sex with the lights on, as it turns them on to see their partners.
15 percent affirmed that they keep the lights off, as they're self-conscious when naked and having sex.
11 percent affirmed that they have the lights off because they're conscious of their partners' looks when having sex.

When asked whether you use dirty talk while having sex:

Of the 1,445 readers who voted,

39 percent affirmed that they do and that it's a big turn-on.
26 percent affirmed that they do occasionally and it's not a regular affair.
17 percent affirmed that they don't because they think it's disgusting.
16 percent affirmed that they don't because it feels a little comical.

When asked how often you fake an orgasm:

Of the 1,354 readers who voted,

69 percent affirmed that they never have, because there's never been a need to.
22 percent affirmed that they do occasionally, when they're not turned on and to avoid hurting their partners' ego.
8 percent affirmed that they do regularly, because they don't like to complicate things by letting their partners know they are dissatisfied with the sexual performance.

2 percent think masturbation is 'disgusting'

When asked about your views on masturbation:

Of the 1,426 readers who voted,

91 percent affirmed that they think it's natural and that everyone does it.
4 percent affirmed that they think it's for the sexually frustrated who can't get any.
2 percent affirmed that they think it's just plain disgusting.
1 percent affirmed that they think it's unhealthy and can lead to physical complications.
Less than 1 percent affirmed that they think it's immoral and against religious counsel.

When asked what you do when your partner wants sex and you don't:

Of the 1,263 readers who voted,

38 percent affirmed that it's usually the other way around -- they want sex but their partners don't.
28 percent affirmed that they just say no and then make up for it when they're in the mood.
27 percent affirmed that they give in most times, but give a very half-hearted performance.
4 percent affirmed that their partners usually have to coax them into it as they're just not interested in sex.

When asked to compare your sexual habits to an animal:

Of the 1,408 readers who voted,

57 percent likened themselves to a rabbit, wanting it constantly.
31 percent likened themselves to a lion -- aggressive, with lots of partners to spend their energy on.
11 percent likened themselves to a mouse -- you wouldn't hear them or know they're there.