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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. | ||
However, in 2005 and 2016, the survey service USUMA conducted large, nationally representative surveys on German's sexual behavior.<ref name="GerMen"></ref><ref name="GerWomen"></ref> It found an overall decline in men living with a partner, and further, the share of men reporting sexual activity deceased from 81% to 73%. Within the age group 18-30 in particular, the percentage of men reporting to be sexually active within the past year fell from 92.5% to 79.7%, pointing to a very similar trend as in the U.S. (see figure on the right). This trend was accompanied by a slight decline in interest in sex.<ref name="GerMen">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29699759/</ref> | However, in 2005 and 2016, the survey service USUMA conducted large, nationally representative surveys on German's sexual behavior.<ref name="GerMen"></ref><ref name="GerWomen"></ref> It found an overall decline in men living with a partner, and further, the share of men reporting sexual activity deceased from 81% to 73%. Within the age group 18-30 in particular, the percentage of men reporting to be sexually active within the past year fell from 92.5% to 79.7%, pointing to a very similar trend as in the U.S. (see the figure on the right). This trend was accompanied by a slight decline in interest in sex.<ref name="GerMen">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29699759/</ref> | ||
Within the same time period and the same age group, the share of sexually active German women fell from 92.6% to 82.6%.<ref name="GerWomen">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-019-01525-9</ref> | Within the same time period and the same age group, the share of sexually active German women fell from 92.6% to 82.6%.<ref name="GerWomen">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-019-01525-9</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. | ||