Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Surprising Rise of Virginity Among College-Educated Women in America

Stock photo. The image is unrelated to the article. / Photo from Pixabay
Stock photo. The image is unrelated to the article. / Photo from Pixabay

A new study suggests that an increasing number of women who have graduated from college in the United States have no sexual experience, with a notable decline in sexual desire among them.

According to the British newspaper Daily Mail, Dr. Sarah Hill, a professor at Texas Christian University specializing in women’s health, revealed on The Diary of a CEO podcast that the percentage of female college graduates in the U.S. who remain virgins has reached an all-time high.

Dr. Hill’s assertions are corroborated by research from UCLA, which has tracked behavioral trends, including sexual activity, through annual health interview surveys of California residents. In 2021, the survey found that 38% of young adults aged 18 to 30 reported having no sexual partners in the past year, the highest rate in a decade.

This marks a substantial increase of 16 percentage points compared to 22% in 2011. Another study indicated that in 2021, three out of ten Generation Z men did not have sexual intercourse the previous year.

Dr. Hill attributes this trend mainly to the significant gender imbalance in college admissions. In the spring of 2021, 59.5% of incoming first-year college students were female, while male students accounted for only 40.5%.

As the gender gap widens, male enrollment rates are declining more rapidly than female enrollment rates. Notably, in 2021, 400,000 fewer male students were enrolled compared to 2020, while the number of female students decreased by 200,000.

Dr. Hill explained, “Statistically speaking, women will likely face difficulties finding compatible partners in their immediate surroundings. This may lead some women to engage in less dating and sexual relationships.”

Hot this week

AI Politeness Has a Cost: Saying ‘Thank You’ to AI Adds to Energy and Water Consumption

Users thanking AI may lead to increased energy consumption, as polite interactions raise server loads and electricity costs significantly.

Dow Soars Over 1,000 Points as U.S.-China Trade Hopes Lift Markets

U.S. stock indices surged over 2.5% as optimism grew for a U.S.-China trade deal, while Tesla faced mixed reactions post-earnings.

Oil Snaps Back: U.S. Sanctions on Iran Fuel Fresh Price Surge

Oil prices surged after U.S. sanctions on Iran, despite previous declines due to market sentiment influenced by Trump’s criticism of the Fed.

Trump-Powell Fallout Roils Markets: Dow Plunges 972 Points, Tesla Drops Nearly 6%

The NYSE faced a major sell-off as doubts about the Fed's independence led to sharp declines in major tech stocks and the dollar.

Crude Slips After Trump Criticism of Fed Sparks Market Turmoil

Oil prices plummet as Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell triggers market turmoil; gold hits record high amid safe-haven demand.

Topics

AI Politeness Has a Cost: Saying ‘Thank You’ to AI Adds to Energy and Water Consumption

Users thanking AI may lead to increased energy consumption, as polite interactions raise server loads and electricity costs significantly.

Dow Soars Over 1,000 Points as U.S.-China Trade Hopes Lift Markets

U.S. stock indices surged over 2.5% as optimism grew for a U.S.-China trade deal, while Tesla faced mixed reactions post-earnings.

Oil Snaps Back: U.S. Sanctions on Iran Fuel Fresh Price Surge

Oil prices surged after U.S. sanctions on Iran, despite previous declines due to market sentiment influenced by Trump’s criticism of the Fed.

Trump-Powell Fallout Roils Markets: Dow Plunges 972 Points, Tesla Drops Nearly 6%

The NYSE faced a major sell-off as doubts about the Fed's independence led to sharp declines in major tech stocks and the dollar.

Crude Slips After Trump Criticism of Fed Sparks Market Turmoil

Oil prices plummet as Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell triggers market turmoil; gold hits record high amid safe-haven demand.

Delta Sets the Bar: Only Airline on Fortune’s Best Workplaces List

Delta Air Lines ranks 15th in Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For', marking six consecutive years on the list, CEO Ed Bastian says.

Snap, Save, Sustain: Samsung’s ‘Ocean Mode’ Contributes to Planting Over 11,000+ Corals

Samsung's Coral in Focus project uses Galaxy tech for coral restoration, achieving significant marine ecosystem improvements in one year.

Trump Pushes for Immediate Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Highlights Potential ‘Economic Gains’

Trump hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire this week, linking it to future prosperity for both nations and the U.S.

Related Articles