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===Germany=== | ===Germany=== | ||
In Germany, [[incel|incels]] are called [[Absolute Beginners]], or ABs. Unlike the U.S., Germany has no regular social surveys like the GSS or NFSG with variables about sexuality. | In Germany, [[incel|incels]] are called [[Absolute Beginners]], or ABs, though more narrowly referring to adult virgins. Unlike the U.S., Germany has no regular social surveys like the GSS or NFSG with variables about sexuality. | ||
A survey of 4,955 Germans conducted between October 2018 bis September 2019 suggests there are no major sex differences regarding sexual activity and sexual satisfaction. It found that about 35% among 18-25 year olds were sexually inactive in the past four weeks, compared to around 20% of 26-35 year olds. Similar to the U.S., young adult women consistently less likely report not being in a committed relationship compared to men (52.9% vs 35.9% among 18-25 year olds and 26.1% vs 17.9% among 26-35 year olds),<ref>https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/215850/Gesundheit-sexuelle-Aktivitaet-und-sexuelle-Zufriedenheit</ref> which may be explained by women mating with older men. | A survey of 4,955 Germans conducted between October 2018 bis September 2019 suggests there are no major sex differences regarding sexual activity and sexual satisfaction. It found that about 35% among 18-25 year olds were sexually inactive in the past four weeks, compared to around 20% of 26-35 year olds. Similar to the U.S., young adult women consistently less likely report not being in a committed relationship compared to men (52.9% vs 35.9% among 18-25 year olds and 26.1% vs 17.9% among 26-35 year olds),<ref>https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/215850/Gesundheit-sexuelle-Aktivitaet-und-sexuelle-Zufriedenheit</ref> which may be explained by women mating with older men. | ||
Similarly, in data from 2008, 60.4% of men and 35.6% of women were singles among 18-30 year olds.<ref name="ref48"></ref> A survey showed that the rate of sexless women aged 18-91 increased from 33% to 38% between 2005 and 2016, which likely means it has increased by at least a much for males, and may veil a larger increase for the younger generations due the broad age range of the sample.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-019-01525-9</ref> | Similarly, in data from 2008, 60.4% of men and 35.6% of women were singles among 18-30 year olds.<ref name="ref48"></ref> A survey showed that the rate of sexless women aged 18-91 increased from 33% to 38% between 2005 and 2016, which likely means it has increased by at least a much for males, and may veil a larger increase for the younger generations due the broad age range of the sample.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-019-01525-9</ref> | ||