According to a survey, women have more sex partners than men in 11 states and UTs

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• Aug 19, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

The 5th iteration of the National Family Health Survey was carried out between 2019 and 21 and included 707 districts throughout 28 states and 8 UTs. color:#252525">

color:#252525">Digital Desk: In 11 states and UTs, women typically have more
sex partners than men, but the NFHS data shows that men are far more likely to
engage in sexual activity with someone who is not their spouse or living
companion, with a rate of 4% compared to women's 0.5%.

color:#252525">In several states and Union territories, women had more sex
partners on average than males, according to the National Family Health Survey,
which included 1.1 lakh women and 1 lakh, men.

color:#252525">Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh,
Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu are the
states and UTs in question. In comparison to men, who had an average of 1.8
partners for sex, Rajasthan had the greatest percentage of women, with 3.1
partners.

color:#252525">However, in the 12 months before the poll, 4% of men reported
engaging in sexual activity with a person who was neither their spouse nor a
live-in partner. Women made up 0.5% of the population.

color:#252525">The 5th iteration of the National Family Health Survey was
carried out between 2019 and 21 and included 707 districts throughout 28 states
and 8 UTs.

color:#252525">Data by socioeconomic status and other background factors are
also provided in the national report, which is helpful for developing policies
and carrying out programmes successfully.