The Great Sex Survey: The State of Sex In 2022

By Caitlin Ganswindt

February 18, 2022

We asked; you answered.

K Health’s newsletter, The Second Opinion, surveyed nearly one thousand People Like You on everything from frequency of masturbation, to sexual satisfaction—and all the things turning us on (and off) in between.

The numbers have been crunched, and the charts have been graphed. So without further ado, we bring you this deep-dive report on The State of Sex in 2022.

K Health articles are all written and reviewed by MDs, PhDs, NPs, or PharmDs and are for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute and should not be relied on for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.

Caitlin Ganswindt

Caitlin Ganswindt is the Senior Manager of Content at K Health. She has over a decade of experience executing fact-based reporting, conducting in-depth interviews and profiles, and creating full-suite digital content for many top startup companies in New York City and throughout the US.

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