Key Statistics from the National Survey of Family Growth - S Listing
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- Same sex sexual activity - See Sexual activity between females and Sexual activity between males
- Separation - See Divorce and marital disruption
- Sex education
- Sexual activity between females
- Sexual activity between males
- Sexual activity between males and females
- Sexual intercourse - See Sexual activity between males and females
- Sexual identity and attraction
- Smoking during pregnancy - See Cigarette smoking during pregnancy
- STD/HIV risk
- STD treatment/HIV testing
- Sterilization (female)
- Sterilization (male) - See Vasectomy
Sex education
Percentage of teens aged 15-19 years of age who report having received formal instruction before the age of 18 on "how to say no to sex," by sex and grade when they received instruction:
| Did not receive instruction |
Received instruction and grade when first received instruction | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10-12 | ||
| Females, 20021 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 19.8% | 17.4% | 12.5% | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| Females, 2006-20102 | 11.4% | 15.7% | 16.4% | 20.0% | 14.3% | 15.9% | 6.3% |
| Females, 2011-20132 | 17.8% | 10.2% | 17.4% | 14.0% | 16.4% | 18.0% | 6.1% |
| Males, 20021 | 17.4% | 22.7% | 17.8% | 17.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| Males, 2006-20102 | 17.5% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 16.2% | 13.4% | 13.2% | 6.0% |
| Males, 2011-20132 | 16.5% | 18.3% | 13.0% | 17.2% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 7.2% |
Percentage of teens aged 15-19 years of age who report having received formal instruction before the age of 18 on "methods of birth control," by sex and grade when they received instruction:
| Did not receive instruction |
Received instruction and grade when first received instruction | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10-12 | ||
| Females, 2006-20102 | 29.5% | 5.5% | 8.2% | 11.7% | 12.7% | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Females, 2011-20132 | 39.5% | 1.9% | 8.0% | 8.5% | 10.0% | 20.3% | 11.6% |
| Males 20021 | 33.8% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | 16.0% | 6.8% |
| Males 2006-20102 | 39.1% | 5.3% | 6.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 15.9% | 8.0% |
| Males 2011-20132 | 45.1% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 15.5% | 9.3% |
Sources:
1Series 23, No. 24, Tables 26 and 27 [PDF - 2.2 MB]
2Special tabulations by NCHS
For more information on this topic see: Data Brief No. 44 [PDF - 1 MB]
Sexual activity between females
| 2006-20101 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of females 18-44 years of age who have ever had any sexual activity with a female partner | 14.2% | 17.4% |
Sources:
1Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed). International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality. Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon request at nsfg@cdc.gov)
2Special tabulations by NCHS
Sexual activity between males
Oral/anal sex between males
| 2006-2010 | 2011-2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of males 15-44 years of age who have ever had oral or anal sex with another male | 5.1%1 | 5.7%3 |
| Percentage of males 15-44 years of age who have had oral or anal sex with another male in the last 12 months | 2.1%2 | 3.1%3 |
Sources:
1Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed). International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality. Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon request at nsfg@cdc.gov)
2NHSR No. 46, Table 1[PDF - 188 KB]
3Special tabulations by NCHS
Oral sex between males
| 2006-20101 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of males 15-44 years of age who have ever had oral sex with another male | 5.0% | 5.5% |
Sources:
1Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed). International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality. Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon request at nsfg@cdc.gov)
2Special tabulations by NCHS
Forced sex - males
| 20021 | 2006-20102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of men 18-44 years of age ever forced to have sex by another male | 2.0% (1.1 million) | 1.6% (866,000) |
(Based on the question): “At any time in your life, have you ever been forced by a male to have oral or anal sex against your will?”
Sources:
1Series 23, No. 26, Table 17 [PDF - 3.5 MB]
2Special tabulation by NCHS
Note: This item cannot be updated with sufficient statistical reliability using 2011-2013 data. It will be updated when 4 years of data are available, covering 2011-2015.
Sexual activity between males and females
Vaginal sexual intercourse
Age at first sexual intercourse
| 20021 | 2006-20102 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age at first intercourse after menarche for women aged 15-44 | 17.4 years | 17.1 years | 17.2 years |
Sources:
1Series 23, No. 25, Table 33 [PDF - 4.7 MB]
2Special tabulation by NCHS
| 20021 | 2006-20102 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age at first intercourse for men aged 15-44 | 17.0 years | 17.1 years | 16.8 years |
Sources:
1Series 23, No. 26, Table 14 [PDF - 3.5 MB]
2Special tabulation by NCHS
- Ever had sexual intercourse-teenagers - See Teenagers
- First sexual intercourse before marriage - See Premarital sex
- Contraceptive use at first sexual intercourse - See Contraception
- Nonvoluntary sexual intercourse - See Nonvoluntary sexual intercourse
- Unwanted sexual intercourse - See Unwanted sexual intercourse
- Forced intercourse - See Forced intercourse
- Number of sexual partners in the past 12 months - See Number of sexual partners in the past 12 months
- Number of sexual partners in lifetime - See Number of sexual partners in lifetime
Oral sex - males and females
Percentage of males and females 15-44 years of age in 2002, 2006-2010 and 2011-2013 who had ever had oral sex with an opposite-sex partner:
| 20021 | 2006-20102 | 2011-20133 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 83.0% | 81.7% | 82.8% |
| Women | 82.0% | 80.4% | 81.5% |
Sources:
1NHSR No. 36, Table 5 and 6 [PDF - 603 KB]
2Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the
United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed).
International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality.
Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon
request at nsfg@cdc.gov)
3Special tabulation by NCHS
Percentage of teenagers 15-19 years of age in 2006-2010 and 2011-2013 who have ever had oral sex with an opposite-sex partner:
| 2006-20101 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 48.4% | 51.2% |
| Women | 46.3% | 47.4% |
Sources:
1Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed). International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality. Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon request at nsfg@cdc.gov)
2Special tabulation by NCHS
Anal sex - males and females
Percentage of males and females 15-44 years of age in 2002 and 2006-2010 who have ever had anal sex with an opposite-sex partner:
| 20021 | 2006-20102 | 2011-20133 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 34.0% | 37.0% | 38.9% |
| Women | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
Source:
1NHSR No. 36, Table 5 and 6 [PDF - 603 KB]
2Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the
United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed).
International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality.
Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon
request at nsfg@cdc.gov)
3Special tabulation by NCHS
Sexual identity and attraction
Sexual identity for men and women 18-44 years of age
| Females 2006-20101 |
Males 2006-20101 |
Females 2011-20132 |
Males 2011-20132 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heterosexual or straight | 93.6% | 95.6% | 92.3% | 95.1% |
| Homosexual or gay (or lesbian) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Bisexual | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.5% | 2.0% |
Sources:
1 Chandra A, Copen CE, Mosher WD. Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Identity in the
United States: Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. In: Baumle AK (ed).
International Handbooks of Population, International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality.
Volume VI: Springer Science and Business Media Dordrecht, 2013:45-66. (Available upon
request through nsfg@cdc.gov)
2Special tabulation by NCHS
Sexual attraction for men and women 18-44 years of age
| Only opposite sex |
Mostly opposite sex |
Equally to both |
Mostly same sex |
Only same sex |
Not sure |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 2006-2010 | 82.8% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Females 2011-2013 | 81.0% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Males 2006-2010 | 93.3% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Males 2011-2013 | 92.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
Note: Percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding.
Source:
Special tabulation by NCHS
STD/HIV risk
Number of males and females 15-44 years of age who reported an HIV risk-related behavior (sexual behavior, drug use, and/or STD treatment) in the last 12 months:
| 2002 | 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 7.95 million | 6.5 million |
| Females | 6.65 million | 4.9 million |
| TOTAL | 14.60 million | 11.4 million |
Percentage of males and females 15-44 years of age who reported an HIV risk-related behavior (sexual behavior, drug use, and/or STD treatment) in the last 12 months:
| 2002 | 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| Females | 10.8% | 8.0% |
| Total | 11.9% | 9.2% |
Percentage of males and females 15-44 years of age reporting each behavior in the last 12 months (each behavior may increase an individual’s risk of HIV and other STDs; respondents could report more than one of these behaviors):
| 2002 | 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the last 12 months |
3.0% | 3.3% |
| Five or more opposite-sex partners | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Sex in exchange for money or drugs | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Having an HIV-positive sex partner | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug use1: Illicit drug injection or crack cocaine use | 1.5% | N/A |
| Sexual activity between males (males only) | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Women who had male partners who have sex with other males | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Any HIV risk-related behavior | 11.9% | 9.2% |
Source: NHSR No. 46, Table 1 [PDF - 343 KB]
Notes: 2006-2010 data include crystal methamphetamine use in this measure of drug use in last 12 months. Items related to STD/HIV risk cannot be updated with sufficient statistical reliability using 2011-2013 data. They will be updated when 4 years of data are available, covering 2011-2015.
STD treatment/HIV testing
HIV testing
Percentage of men and women 15-44 years of age who have ever had an HIV test, not counting blood donation:
| 20021 | 2006-20101 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 46.5% | 41.9% | 46.5% |
| Women | 55.3% | 59.1% | 62.0% |
Sources:
1NHSR No. 58, Table 1 [PDF - 422 KB]
2Special tabulation by NCHS
Percentage of men and women 15-44 years of age who had an HIV test (not counting blood donation) in the last 12 months:
| 20021 | 2006-20101 | 2011-20132 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 15.0% | 13.0% | 16.2% |
| Women | 20.0% | 21.4% | 22.4% |
Sources:
1NHSR No. 58, Figure 1, Figure 2 and Table 3 [PDF - 422 KB]
2NCHS DB No. 202, Figure 1 [PDF - 684 KB]
Percentage of men and women 15-44 years of age who had an HIV test outside of blood donation by whether they engaged in an HIV risk-related behavior in the last 12 months, 2006-2010:
| Engaged in 1 or more risk-related behaviors in last 12 months | Engaged in no HIV risk-related behaviors in last 12 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 33.5% | 10.6% |
| Women | 43.0% | 19.7% |
Source:
NHSR No. 58, Table 4 [PDF - 422 KB]
Note: This item cannot be updated with sufficient statistical reliability using 2011-2013 data. It will be updated when 4 years of data are available, covering 2011-2015.
STD treatment
Percentage of men and women 15-44 years of age who received treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) other than HIV in the last 12 months among men and women 15-44 years of age:
| 2002 | 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (men and women) | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Women | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Men | 2.6% | 2.6% |
Source: NHSR No. 46, Table 1 [PDF - 343 KB]
Note: This item cannot be updated with sufficient statistical reliability using 2011-2013 data. It will be updated when 4 years of data are available, covering 2011-2015.
Sterilization (female)
Percentage ever having a female sterilization operation
Percentage of women 15-44 years of age in 2002, 2006-2010 and 2011-2013who have had a sterilizing operation, by type of operation:
| 2002 | 2006-2010 | 2011-2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubal sterilization | 16.2% | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Hysterectomy | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Other operations | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
Source: Special tabulation by NCHS
Main reason for operation
Among women 15-44 years of age in 2006-2010 who had tubal sterilizations within the past 5 years, percent distribution by main reason for the tubal sterilization:
| 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|
| She had all the children she wanted | 63.7% |
| Her husband or partner had all the children he wanted | 4.5% |
| Medical reasons for the tubal sterilization | 23.8% |
| Problems with other methods of birth control | 3.0% |
| Other reasons | 5.1% |
Note: This item cannot be updated with sufficient statistical reliability using 2011-2013 data. It will be updated when 4 years of data are available, covering 2011-2015.
Among women 15-44 years of age in 2006-2010 who had hysterectomies within the past 5 years, percent distribution by main reason for the hysterectomy:
| 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|
| She had all the children she wanted | 2.1% |
| Medical reasons for the hysterectomy | 96.2% |
| Other reasons | 1.7% |
Source: Special tabulation by NCHS
Note: This item cannot be updated with sufficient statistical reliability using 2011-2013 data. It will be updated when 4 years of data are available, covering 2011-2015.
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