2015 SKYN® Condoms Millennial Sex Survey Discovers Millennials are Closing the Orgasm Gap
Annual Survey Reveals Condom Use Habits, Sexual Habits, Online and Mobile Dating Trends and More
ISELIN, N.J., July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennials are closing the orgasm gap according to a national study conducted by Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions and the makers of LifeStyles® and SKYN® Condoms ("SKYN"). Recognized as the manufacturer of two of the nation's leading condom brands, Ansell is debuting the results of the 2015 SKYN Condoms Millennial Sex Survey, which reveals the encouraging finding that millennial females are achieving orgasm nearly as often as men during sex.
Some significant results from the survey that showcase how millennials are closing the gap include:
The Big O: Most female millennials are reaching orgasm during sex, with 89 percent typically experiencing the "Big O," and only 5 percent of survey respondents reporting that they don't typically reach the finish.
The Buzz on Vibrators: Millennials are not shy about asking for a helping hand. Over one-fourth of survey respondents noted that they are regularly using vibrating devices.
Slippery Slope: Millennials are using lubricants more now than they did in past years, with 43 percent reporting lubricant usage as part of their sexual routine.
The 2015 SKYN Condoms Millennial Sex Survey reveals the habits, preferences and desires of sexually active millennials across the U.S., including information about favorite positions, preferred partner attributes, likely locations for sex, online and mobile dating trends, and much more. Additional findings include:
V-Card: Millennials are losing their virginity at a younger age. Eighty-three percent of 18-24 year olds are losing their virginity by age 18 compared to 72 percent of 25-29 year olds and 73 percent of 30-34 year olds.
Naughty Behavior: Millennials have found new ways to engage in sexual behavior on their mobile phones. A staggering 57 percent of millennials report having sexted, with 7 percent sexting daily and 11 percent sexting several times per week. Also, 49 percent of millennials send naked pictures on their mobile phones, with 25 percent specifically sending pictures via Snapchat.
Save A Horse: Doggy style is a millennial's favorite sexual position, closely followed by missionary and cowgirl. Men prefer doggy style whereas women prefer missionary.
Sex Ed: The higher the level of education completed, the more condoms are being used. Sixty-six percent of millennials with a Doctoral degree and 65 percent of those with a Professional degree reported using condoms, compared to 44 percent of those with a high school diploma. Notably, 58 percent of millennials currently enrolled at a university report using condoms.
Sex vs. Tech: A staggering 37 percent of millennials claim they would give up sex for a year rather than give up the Internet.
Celebrity Hall Pass: Adam Levine and Megan Fox are the celebrities that millennials would most want to have sex with. For women, a close second was Chris Hemsworth and Ryan Gosling, and for men, Scarlett Johansson and Emma Watson.
Surf's Up: Of respondents that participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities, those that identified as surfers tend to play it the safest outside of the water, with 75 percent reporting they use condoms regularly.
Birthday Sex: Birthdays are the occasion marked with the most sex with a reported 79 percent of millennials having sex on a birthday followed by Valentine's Day with 73 percent.
"Millennials are our strongest consumer today and make up over 60 percent of our customer base," says Carol Carrozza, VP of Sales & Marketing, North America for Ansell, the makers of LifeStyles and SKYN Condoms. "By discovering their sexual preferences, tendencies and habits, we can introduce new products that will directly respond to consumer needs, enriching their sex lives while keeping them safe."
For more results from the SKYN Condoms by LifeStyles 2015 Millennial Sex Survey, please contact [email protected]. To connect with the brand and discover condom giveaways, sex tips, stats and more, join us on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com/lifestylesUSA and www.twitter.com/lifestylesUSA.
Survey Methodology
Conducted by AMP Agency on behalf of LifeStyles and SKYN Condoms, the survey targeted males and females between 18 – 34 years of age, of all sexuality and relationship types, who were sexually active in the last year. The survey was conducted in March 2015. A total of 5117 respondents answered 69 questions and completed the survey in 15-20 minutes. The margin of error (MOE) for all respondents is +/-1.37% at a 95 percent confidence interval based on the principals of probability sampling theory reaching a nationally representative sample of the United States.
About Ansell
Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being.
With operations in North America, Latin America/Caribbean, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs nearly 15,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the personal protective equipment and medical gloves market, as well as in the sexual health and well-being category worldwide. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical, Industrial, Single Use and Sexual Wellness.
Information on Ansell and its products can be found at www.ansell.com.
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About SKYN Condoms by LifeStyles
Based out of Iselin, NJ, the SKYN brand of condoms was launched in 2008 as the first-ever polyisoprene, non-latex condom that met all the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements for safety and efficacy. The SKYN brand is the latest addition to the LifeStyles brand portfolio; the LifeStyles brand of condoms was launched in 1985 as a U.S.-based consumer product of Ansell Limited.
With over 20 styles of condoms and an assortment of other pleasure products on the market, Ansell and its affiliates are some of the leading distributors of sexual health goods in the U.S. and Canada. More information on SKYN condoms can be found at www.skyncondoms.com/us/
About AMP Agency
AMP Agency is a full service marketing agency with offices in Boston and New York. At AMP, we believe in better ideas created a different way. It's in our heritage. Through the years, we've morphed from a non-traditional marketing agency into a full-service shop. Today, we're a 100 + team of intellectually curious individuals who are eager to solve your business challenges.
We're proud to work with amazing clients including industry leaders like Maybelline New York, Princess Cruises, Hasbro and Ansell Healthcare. Learn more at http://ampagency.com/.
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