09/10 Census Result   »   Sexual Relations   »   One Night Stands

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  • Have you ever had a one-night stand?

    • Yes 68.3% 69.0%
    • No 11.9% 13.9%
    • Did not Answer 19.8% 17.1%
  • Which best describes how you feel after a one night stand?

    • Fulfilled 17.2% 14.5%
    • Empowered 5.5% 12.1%
    • Happy 36.3% 18.8%
    • Guilty 4.6% 6.4%
    • Empty 8.7% 15.7%
    • Dirty 3.3% 8.1%
    • Did not Answer 24.3% 24.4%
  • Do you find one-night stand sex better or worse than sex with a regular partner?

    • Better 9.3% 4.9%
    • Worse 10.6% 18.1%
    • You can’t compare 17.0% 18.6%
    • It depends on each person 37.5% 34.0%
    • The same 1.7% 0.5%
    • Did not Answer 23.9% 23.8%