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In Germany, [[incel|incels]] are called [[Absolute Beginners]], or ABs, though more narrowly referring to adult virgins or those with very little relationship experience. Unlike the U.S., Germany has no regular social surveys like the GSS or NFSG with variables on sexuality. | In Germany, [[incel|incels]] are called [[Absolute Beginners]], or ABs, though more narrowly referring to adult virgins or those with very little relationship experience. Unlike the U.S., Germany has no regular social surveys like the GSS or NFSG with variables on sexuality. | ||
Between 2016 | Between 2005 and 2016, fewer men reported living with a partner and in the overall proportion of men reporting sexual activity deceased from 81% to 73% in 2016. Within the age group 18-30, the percentage of men reporting to be sexually active (within the past year) fell from 92.5% to 79.7%. These trends were accompanied by a slight decline in interest in sex.<ref>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29699759/</ref> | ||
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> | ||