Generally speaking, how many dates do you think a newly dating couple should go on before having sex for the first time?

Generally speaking, how many dates do you think a newly dating couple should go on before having sex for the first time? Published on 5 February 2017 → Survey conducted on 5 February 2017 on 22793 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

One date

At least two dates

At least three dates

13%

At least four dates

At least five dates

At least six dates

At least seven dates or more

Not until they are in love

12%

Not until they are married

Prefer not to say

Don't know

33%

One date

At least two dates

At least three dates

13%

At least four dates

At least five dates

At least six dates

At least seven dates or more

Not until they are in love

12%

Not until they are married

Prefer not to say

Don't know

33%

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Section 5: relationship break ups

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