20 Least Sexually Active Countries in the World

12. Thailand

Despite the perception of Thailand’s open attitude towards the sex industry, the reality is that many Thais are quite shy and conservative when it comes to discussing sex. In Thai culture, talking about sex is considered taboo, and this is reflected in the media and entertainment industry. In certain settings, like universities, there are restrictions on clothing, and miniskirts have been banned to uphold conservative values. Despite the apparent openness in some aspects of Thai culture, the underlying conservative attitudes towards sex are still deeply ingrained.

11. Turkey

In one study, it was observed that the age at which individuals had their first sexual intercourse was mostly within the 18-24 age group, regardless of gender. When it came to the frequency of sexual intercourse, 42% of women reported having it twice a week, while 38% of men reported 3 or 4 times a week. Regarding the initiation of sexual intercourse, 46% of women said that their husbands usually initiated it, whereas 34% of men said that both they and their wives initiated it together. The study also revealed that 32% of both women and men replied that the average duration of foreplay was between 7-10 minutes. Turkey had the highest number of average partners, even 14, though.

10. Israel

A study conducted in Israel surveyed 5198 high school students, representing the entire country’s age group, except for 13% attending religious schools. The findings revealed that approximately one-third of boys aged 14-15 years and almost half of those aged 16-17 years had experienced sexual intercourse. The study also found that boys generally had a higher level of knowledge about sex compared to girls. Students of Oriental origin and those considering themselves religious or traditional tended to be less sexually active, more conservative in their attitudes, and less knowledgeable about sex. Among sexually active girls, over 80% reported having intercourse with just one partner, while only 40% of boys said the same. The reasons cited for first intercourse included love, sexual drive, curiosity, and spontaneous action.