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Young People Can’t Wait To Try Gay Sex

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If you’ve noticed an increasing number of younger guys who aren’t labeling their sexuality or are getting pretty aggressive about their come-ons (and we have), the results of a new poll may help explain the new phenomenon.

Fifteen European broadcasters launched the new poll Generation What to get a sense of how the younger generation negotiates sex, and they’re definitely open to a little experimentation.

From Pink News:

It looks at the views of young people under the age of 34 across the EU, with more than 250,000 people taking part so far and answering questions about their views, opinions and personal lives.

As well as some of the more wild statistics – apparently 7 percent of young people have smoked a joint with their parents – the poll provides a surprisingly detailed view of sexuality across Europe.

The poll found that among the younger generation, sexual diversity is widely accepted across national boundaries – despite a growing divide on LGBT rights

From their findings:

  • 14% of young people have tried gay sex
  • 1 in 5 want to try gay sex
  • 81% are completely unbothered by seeing gays kissing
  • Over 50% have friends of a different sexual orientation

To us, that’s definitely the smell of progress…and more than a little curiosity. Head over to Pink News to see more results. If you’re bilingual or live in Europe, check out the full survey here.

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