How often each US state is really having sex has been revealed and you might be surprised

If you thought the US was a nation of non-stop passion, you might want to think again.

A new study conducted by mattress company NapLab, surveyed over 1,500 people to find out how often they’re getting intimate.

A new study has ranked each American states by how often they have sex (Getty Stock))

The study has revealed that the average American is only having sex 1.06 times per week – and in some states, it's far less than that.

Shockingly, nearly 10 percent admitted they have sex just once a year, while almost 5.6 percent said they never have sex at all.

But some states are putting in a lot more effort than others.

Which states are having the most sex?

At the top of the list is Alaska, where residents are having sex an impressive 2.8 times per week – nearly three times the national average. Whether it's the cold weather driving them under the covers or something else, Alaskans are officially the most sexually active in the US.

In second place is New Mexico, with couples getting intimate 2.06 times per week. And rounding out the top three is Vermont, where people are having sex 1.7 times per week.

Which states are having the least sex?

At the other end of the spectrum, Colorado came dead last, with people only having sex 0.42 times per week – meaning many residents aren’t even getting intimate once a fortnight.

Other states struggling to keep things steamy include Maine, Michigan, and Nebraska.

There are a few reasons that could explain why some are having less sex (Getty Stock)

How often are Americans really having sex?

The survey found that on average, 45.6 percent of Americans have sex once per week. And while 24.8 percent admitted to only having sex once per month, some 9.5 percent of responders confessed to only having sex once a year, and 7.8 percent claimed they have sex every day.

While many people assume younger generations are having more sex, research shows that’s not the case. A study of dating habits found that Gen Z (18-26-year-olds) are only having sex three times per month – the same as Baby Boomers (60+).

Meanwhile, Gen X and Millennials are the most sexually active, getting intimate five times per month on average.

Why are Americans having less sex?

Experts believe there are a few reasons why Americans’ sex lives are in decline.

One theory is that social media and screen time are reducing face-to-face interactions, making it harder for people to form connections. Financial stress and the pressure to succeed may also be contributing to lower libidos, particularly among younger generations.

Another concerning factor is the rise of loneliness. A 2023 report by the US Surgeon General warned that nearly 50 percent of Americans experience significant levels of loneliness, which could be affecting their sex lives.

Almost six percent of Americans reported not having sex at all (Getty Stock))

How does your state compare?

The full list of all 50 states is below – so you can see where your state ranks in the bedroom stakes:

• Alaska: 2.806 times per week
• New Mexico: 2.064 times per week
• Vermont: 1.702 times per week
• Arkansas: 1.666 times per week
• Indiana: 1.531times per week
• Hawaii: 1.509 times per week
• Oregon: 1.472 times per week
• Massachusetts: 1.464 times per week
• New York: 1.390 times per week
• New Hampshire: 1.354 times per week
• Minnesota: 1.341 times per week
• Wyoming: 1.337 times per week
• Utah: 1.284 times per week
• South Carolina: 1.274 times per week
• Iowa: 1.227 times per week
• Alabama: 1.224 times per week
• Florida: 1.213 times per week
• New Jersey: 1.209 times per week
• South Dakota: 1.135 times per week
• Kentucky: 1.100 times per week
• Montana: 1.100 times per week
• Virginia: 1.098 times per week
• North Dakota: 1.089 times per week
• Connecticut: 1.080 times per week
• Nevada: 1.019 times per week
• Missouri: 1.001times per week
• Georgia: 1.001 times per week
• Louisiana: 0.985 times per week
• Arizona: 0.979 times per week
• California: 0.929 times per week
• Washington: 0.903 times per week
• Ohio: 0.901 times per week
• Texas: 0.862 times per week
• Maryland: 0.859 times per week
• Mississippi: 0.853 times per week
• Rhode Island: 0.834 times per week
• Kansas: 0.797 times per week
• Oklahoma: 0.792 times per week
• Pennsylvania: 0.788 times per week
• Illinois: 0.748 times per week
• North Carolina: 0.737 times per week
• Tennessee: 0.726 times per week
• Delaware: 0.689 times per week
• Wisconsin: 0.661 times per week
• Idaho: 0.652 times per week
• West Virginia: 0.638 times per week
• Nebraska: 0.545 times per week
• Michigan: 0.511 times per week
• Maine: 0.500 times per week
• Colorado: 0.420 times per week