Where you live may have a bearing on your sex life, according to a new analysis of Americans’ satisfaction with their sex lives.
Sex education experts at Joy Love Dolls analyzed Americans’ online search behavior, looking at terms including “how to improve sex life,” “low libido” and “libido booster.”
By comparing monthly average search volumes with state populations, they produced a ranking of the states with the highest relative interest in improving sexual health and intimacy.
Top 5 States with the Worst Sex Lives
Wyoming ranks number one for sexual dissatisfaction, with 50.37 average monthly searches per 100,000 residents. The state’s most popular search terms include “how to increase male libido” and “libido booster,” pointing to a widespread concern about having a low sex drive.
Coming in second is Vermont, where residents averaged 48.14 related searches per 100,000 people, with queries like “how to spice up sex life” and “how to improve libido” trending.
Other states rounding out the top five with the most related search terms were North Dakota (47.20 searches per 100,00 people), Alaska (44.43) and Utah (43.21).
Meanwhile, the five lowest-ranking states for search interest, suggesting higher satisfaction, were:
- Texas– 30.12 (related searches per 100,000 people)
- Mississippi – 30.08
- Oklahoma – 29.70
- New Mexico – 29.52
- Wisconsin – 28.70
Politics in the Bedroom?
The study also looked at another factor—the political leaning of states. Of the five states with the lowest satisfaction in the bedroom, four voted Republican in the 2024 presidential election, raising questions about the influence of cultural values, education policy, and political ideology on personal relationships.
Amy Nguyen, a sex education expert at Joy Love Dolls, said: “Democrats tend to be more open about the topic of sex education as opposed to Republicans, which may have impacted the final ranking. This study demonstrates that there is a clear correlation between a lack of sex education and sexual dissatisfaction in certain regions.”
Despite this, four of the five states rated highest in sexual satisfaction also voted Republican in 2024, with New Mexico as the outlier.
Nguyen also highlighted how stigma—particularly surrounding male libido—can silence critical conversations in relationships.
She concluded: “To boost communication levels and improve intimate relationships, there need to be active conversations surrounding sexual satisfaction.”
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