New YouGov data, analysed by experts at Talking Kinky, reveals over a third of people in the capital have sex one or more times a week.
Respondents were asked: ‘How many times in the past week, if any, have you had sex?’
In the data from the end of March, 32% said they’d had ‘sexual intercourse involving penetration, oral sex, or any other activity with another person typically culminating in orgasm’.
Breaking down the data further, 12% got it on once, 8% twice, and 7% three times.
A quarter of respondents, however, said they were ‘sexually active but have not had sex in the past week’.
Meanwhile, 25% said they weren’t sexually active.
| London | |
| How many times in the past week, if any, have you had sex? (Please note this includes sexual intercourse involving penetration, oral sex, or any other activity with another person typically culminating in orgasm). | 2025-03-26 |
| Seven times or more | 2% |
| Six times | 0% |
| Five times | 1% |
| Four times | 2% |
| Three times | 7% |
| Two times | 8% |
| Once | 12% |
| I am sexually active but have not had sex in the past week | 25% |
| Not applicable – I am not sexually active | 25% |
| Prefer not to say | 17% |
Elsewhere, the Midlands, North, and Wales were tied in second place with just under a quarter (24%) of people having sex one or more times in the past week.
The Rest of the South came third with 22%.
Scotland, however, sat at the bottom of the table with just 20% of people getting frisky, the lowest percentage in Britain.
| % of people who had sex one or more times in the past week | |
| Location | 2025-03-26 |
| London | 32% |
| Midlands | 24% |
| North | 24% |
| Wales | 24% |
| Rest of South | 22% |
| Scotland | 20% |
However, the above figures include people who aren’t sexually active.
When it comes to people who want some action, but struggle to get it, Wales actually comes first 33% of sexually active people not having sex in the past week.
Scotland came second, followed by the Rest of the South, The North, the Midlands, and London.
| % of people who are sexually active but have not had sex in the past week | |
| Location | 2025-03-26 |
| Wales | 33% |
| Scotland | 32% |
| Rest of South | 31% |
| North | 29% |
| Midlands | 26% |
| London | 25% |
Isabella, from Talking Kinky, said the figures are fascinating.
“Sex is a natural, joyful part of life, and being open, curious, and confident about your desires is a powerful thing.
“I believe sex positivity is about embracing your own experiences without shame, and giving yourself permission to explore pleasure on your own terms.
“Whether you’re having lots of sex or none at all, what matters most is feeling empowered in your choices.”
Isabella’s 4 tips for boosting your sexual confidence when you’re seeking more sex:
- Talk about it: “Open communication is sexy. If you’re in a relationship, have honest chats about desire, boundaries and fantasies. If you’re dating, be clear about what you’re looking for without pressure.”
- Invest in your pleasure: “Whether you’re flying solo or with a partner, explore what feels good. Confidence often comes from understanding your own body first.”
- Ditch the shame: “There’s no “right” number of times to have sex. What’s important is doing what works for you, without judging yourself or others.
- Stay curious: “From trying new things in the bedroom to learning about sexuality, curiosity can boost connection and confidence. Stay open to discovering what brings you joy.”
