Last updated November 24, 2024
Discussing when individuals first engage in sexual intercourse can be a delicate subject due to cultural, religious, and personal perspectives. However, it is essential to consider it from an academic standpoint to understand sexual health, sexual education programs, and societal norms. The age at which individuals typically lose their virginity varies significantly from country to country, reflecting societal, economic, and cultural differences.
In the United States, for instance, the average age at which people lose their virginity is 18.4. This figure is comparable to several Western nations but diverges from the global scenario. Before diving into the international data, it is worth noting that obtaining and interpreting such data warrants cautiousness due to the intimate and sensitive nature of the topic.
Key findings from the data include:
Region ↕ | Average Age to Lose Virginity↕ |
---|---|
18.1 | |
17.5 | |
17.3 | |
18.5 | |
21.2 | |
17.4 | |
18.5 | |
17.6 | |
18.7 | |
17.8 | |
18.4 | |
20.8 | |
18.4 | |
22.5 | |
23.6 | |
18.8 | |
19.4 | |
20.4 | |
23.7 | |
19.1 | |
18.5 | |
17.5 | |
20.6 | |
19.4 | |
18.4 | |
19.3 | |
17.9 | |
22.0 | |
19.4 | |
22.1 | |
19.5 | |
18.6 | |
21.9 | |
20.2 | |
21.3 | |
18.3 | |
18.4 |