Über 7 % der Amerikaner berichten über Bedenken hinsichtlich süchtig machendem Sexualverhalten. 11,8 % der Männer hatten Suchtsorgen gegenüber 3,4 % der Frauen. Männer gaben eher einsame Verhaltensweisen wie Masturbation und den Gebrauch von Pornografie als besorgniserregend an. Religiöse Menschen empfanden Masturbation eher als problematisch.

I’ve linked to the news release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/26929953.2024.2386518

Abstract

Recent years have seen a surge in research related to compulsive, excessive, or out-of-control sexual behaviors. Yet, little is known about which behaviors people might experience as compulsive. Using YouGov America, a non-probability sample was collected, matched to U.S. representative norms, stratified, and weighted based on sample characteristics to ensure representativeness (N = 2,806; Mean Age = 48.9, SD = 17.3). Participants reported if they had experienced any concerns about their sexual behaviors being either “out of control” or “an addiction.” Participants who endorsed such concerns were then asked to indicate which behaviors had led to such concerns, using a checklist of 11 potentially overlapping sexual behaviors (e.g. frequent casual sexual encounters, using apps to find sexual partners). Men—both heterosexual and gay/bi/other–were more likely to report concerns that their sexual behaviors were an addiction, relative to heterosexual women. Relative to heterosexual women, men of any sexual orientation were more likely to report pornography use as a specific behavior of concern, and less likely to report partnered sexual behaviors. More religious participants were more likely to endorse masturbation as a behavior of concern and less likely to endorse frequent casual sexual encounters.

From the linked article:

A recent study published in Sexual Health & Compulsivity has found that over 7% of Americans report concerns about sexual behaviors they describe as addictive. Notably, the researchers discovered that men, younger people, and sexual minorities are more likely to express such worries.

The results highlighted significant gender differences, with 11.8% of men endorsing worries about addiction compared to 3.4% of women. Men were more likely to report solitary behaviors, such as masturbation and pornography use, as sources of concern.

In contrast, women more often identified partnered sexual behaviors, including frequent casual sexual encounters, as troubling. This aligns with broader patterns in sexual behavior, where men generally report greater engagement in solitary activities, while partnered behaviors are more common focal points for women experiencing CSB-related distress.

Younger individuals also reported higher rates of concern, suggesting that generational or cultural factors might influence perceptions of sexual behavior. Sexual minorities, particularly gay and bisexual men, were more likely to report concerns than their heterosexual counterparts, pointing to potential differences in societal or personal expectations around sexual activity.

Religiousness emerged as another key factor. Participants with strong religious beliefs were more likely to view masturbation as a problematic behavior but less likely to see casual sexual encounters as concerning. This aligns with previous studies demonstrating that religious individuals often interpret solitary sexual behaviors as morally troubling, even when those behaviors are not objectively harmful.