Title: Most Dutch Check Consent Before Sex, But Condom Use Declines, Leading to Rise in STIs
In a recent report by Rutgers, the Dutch Health Institute, it was revealed that the majority of Dutch citizens check for consent before engaging in sexual activities, support women’s rights to abortion, and advocate for comprehensive sex education in schools. However, the study also highlighted concerning trends in sexual health, including a decrease in condom use and an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Key Findings:
– 96% of Dutch residents confirm they always check for consent before sex.
– 88% of respondents believe sex education should be mandatory in schools.
– 86% support women’s autonomy in deciding on abortion.
– Over half of the population (50%) reported not using a condom with their last sexual partner, up from 40% in 2017.
– Among those whose last sexual partner was a one-night stand, 43% of men and 56% of women did not use a condom.
– Contraceptive pill use has decreased, from 30% to 24% among women aged 18-49 in the last six years.
– IUD use has increased, rising from 17% to 21% in the same period.
– A third of women in the same age group who do not use contraceptives cite a preference for avoiding hormones.
– Sexual violence remains a significant issue, with a quarter of women and 5% of men reporting experiencing sexual violence at some point in their lives.
– Many LGBTQIA+ individuals face homonegativity, with 25% of LGBTQIA+ people aged 25 and above reporting verbal abuse based on their sexual orientation in the past year.
Rutgers, in collaboration with the RIVM and Statistics Netherlands, conducted the Sexual Health Monitor, which surveyed over 15,000 adults aged 18 to 80 on various sexuality-related topics. The study was previously carried out in 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2017, with the latest findings offering a comprehensive view of the current state of sexual health in the Netherlands.
The report emphasizes the importance of sexual health for overall well-being and the need for continued government investment and monitoring of sexual health and education initiatives.
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