These survey results read more like a cheat sheet.
Men are nearly twice as likely as women to have been unfaithful and many admit to being confused about their sexuality when watching porn, a Modern Lovers Survey by British GQ has revealed.
Published Wednesday, the magazine quizzed 600 people between the ages of 16 to 44 and uncovered some grim revelations about the reality of dating and relationships.
Among the shocking survey confessions: 60 percent of men admitted to having an affair, while only 32 percent of women said they did the same.
However, in the day and age of widespread tech usage, the definition of infidelity appeared murky. A considerable 37 percent of men claimed that interacting or merely following people on social media could “constitute cheating” — and 32 percent of women agreed.
Perhaps their suspicions aren’t unfounded. 21 percent of men in monogamous relationships admitted to continuous use of dating apps. They were also three times more likely than women to keep an ex-fling’s nude photos post-break-up.
While men were more likely to stray, they didn’t want their women to have a colorful bedroom history.
61 percent of males said body count does matter, claiming “more than 10” sexual partners were too many, while 12 percent said it was a turn-off if someone had more than one past partner.
In comparison, women weren’t concerned about body count unless it was “more than 25.”
Amid a rejection of sex, drugs and booze by Gen Z, it’s no surprise that younger respondents cared more about past partners than older people who were surveyed.
71 percent of responders aged 16 to 24 said body count mattered — a higher percentage than those aged between 25 to 44.
Meanwhile, smartphones have left many young adults preferring digital intimacy over real-life relationships, and the survey results show many young men are hooked on porn.
A sizable 61 percent said they tune into X-rated content “regularly,” in comparison with just 22 percent of women.
One-quarter of men watch porn every two to three days, while 14 percent say they watch every single day.
However, the consumption of frisky films doesn’t necessarily elicit a pleasurable response.
More than half of male porn perusers said it made them more self-conscious about their own performance and body. Meanwhile, a staggering 30 percent of men admitted that porn left them confused about their sexual preferences.
While experts claim the raunchy clips have negative impacts on relationships, other studies beg to differ, suggesting that it could even be educational.
Given the prevalence of porn and the popularity of OnlyFans, it’s perhaps unsurprising that 47 percent of men say they’d be content in a relationship with little to no sex. They listed friends and family, exercise and making money as more important than getting hot and heavy.
Yet, the survey showed that many men wouldn’t swear off non-monogamy.
According to the survey, nearly half of the men said they would consider an open relationship, while 12 percent said they are already in one and 9 percent admitted to being in a polyamorous relationship.
The results reflect a rise in the popularity of polyamory and non-monogamy, especially among younger generations.
Elsewhere, the GQ survey also quizzed men and women about their use of dating apps.
A startling 70 percent of men admitted that they have lied about themselves on apps, altering their age, occupation and height in order to appear more impressive.
But the survey results didn’t paint men in a completely poor light.
A majority (61 percent) of male respondents said they have a better understanding of consent following the #MeToo Movement.
Meanwhile, 29 percent of me said they would consider child-rearing on their own, as many single, independent women opt to pursue their careers.
The survey comes during a particularly trying time for singles, with many receiving unsolicited nudes, messaging with AI bots and sliding into LinkedIn DMs in a frantic attempt to snag a beau.