Now hear this: sometimes straight people want gay sex. OK Cupid asked 252,900 straight people “Have you ever had a sexual encounter with someone of the same sex?” And they found that 1 in 3 straight women has hooked up with another woman. Of those who haven’t, over 1 in 4 would like to. As for straight men a surprisingly high 13% have had a same-sex experience and another 5% haven’t yet but would like to. The data suggests a greater number of bisexual and bi-curious people than willing to admit on their profiles. Many likely succumb to the pressure to choose either gay or straight on their profile rather than scare away potential lovers by openly declaring bisexuality. Yes, ladies and gents, bi-phobia exists, both internally and externally. But maybe straights will continue opening up trying what feels good without worrying about labels — “it’s just a blowjob, dude.”
TomEM
Impressive: You folks did an excellent job writing this up, and arranging it, for Queerty.
Lawrence
I have never been so happy to live in Canada! 😛
Chris
Uh, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that way more than 1 percent of gay men have had more than 20 partners. I doubt they’re using OK Cupid, though, considering I’d never heard of it before reading this article. Wonder what the stats from adam4adam would look like?
Charlie
Errrrrrr… here’s the thing with OK Cupid. Even if someone doesn’t get to actually see your responses the internal system will keep you from matching up with people that are outside of what you say you want. So it is tempting to not answer questions accurately so that you seem like a better match.
Charlie
It’s probably also worth pointing out that OK Cupid only has the data for people who are actively looking for a relationship. Gay folks that just want to hook up won’t be counted on OKCupid.
Ash
@Lawrence: Haha, me too! That orange was a happy sight to see.
TR
Oregon oh oregon! the bi-curious-est state in the union!!!!
so proud to be from the beaver state.
dukeofhurl
Ummm…correct me if I’m wrong but is Queerty failing at geography now, too? Oregon appears to be the most red state in that map, not Washington.
Nate
1. I want to move to Canada.
2. There is no way strait men are as horny as gay men…unless they are horny because they are not getting any.
3. congratulations quested, this report is amazing, and very nicely put together
fabul0us03081992
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