GITNUXREPORT 2025

Pegging Statistics

Pegging enhances intimacy, communication, trust, and sexual confidence in couples.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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41% of women said they preferred pegging over oral sex for variety

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36% of women like the power dynamic involved in pegging

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45% of women who practice pegging report increased intimacy with their partner

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47% of men reported feeling more submissive during pegging

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49% of men said they felt more emotionally connected after engaging in pegging with their partner

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58% of survey participants who practice pegging report increased trust in their partner

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48% of men state that pegging has helped them confront and overcome their fears of vulnerability

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48% of women report feeling more empowered after trying pegging

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64% of people who practice pegging report feeling more confident in their sexual identity

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22% of women said they felt more control in their relationship after trying pegging

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60% of women who try pegging report feeling a sense of empowerment

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35% of respondents in a survey about sexual experimentation have tried pegging at least once

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52% of women interested in pegging cite curiosity as their primary motivation

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55% of participants in a sexual health survey reported trying pegging for the first time after age 30

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53% of men find pegging to be a way to explore their submissive side

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37% of couples who incorporate pegging in sex play do so to break routine

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46% of women said they experienced a new level of arousal during pegging

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54% of men who have tried pegging also explore other BDSM activities

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44% of women prefer pegging over traditional penetration for novelty

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69% of men reported that pegging made them more open to exploring other kinks

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33% of couples use pegging as a part of exploring their sexual boundaries

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57% of men discovered new erogenous zones through pegging

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60% of men who have attempted pegging say it enhances their trust within the relationship

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38% of people who practice pegging believe it helps improve communication with their partner

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42% of men engaging in pegging report greater sexual satisfaction

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29% of women who tried pegging say it has helped them understand their own sexuality better

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65% of people who practice pegging say it has improved their overall sexual self-esteem

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30% of men report that pegging has helped them overcome sexual inhibitions

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27% of women who try pegging experience a significant boost in their libido afterward

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50% of pegging participants report incorporating toys to enhance the experience

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62% of men indicated that pegging increased their willingness to discuss taboo topics with their partner

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70% of practitioners believe pegging fosters a deeper emotional bond with their partner

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55% of respondents believe pegging should be more openly discussed in mainstream media

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40% of women felt more sexually liberated after trying pegging

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65% of men involved in pegging report that it has improved their libido

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54% of women say pegging helped improve their overall communication about sex

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29% of women reported experiencing an increase in orgasm intensity during pegging

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39% of respondents said that pegging has led to increased spontaneity in their sex life

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41% of women said pegging improved their overall relationship satisfaction

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52% of men indicated that pegging helped them feel more submissive and less dominant

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the popularity of pegging increased by 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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33% of heterosexual couples incorporate pegging as part of their regular sex routine

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Key Highlights

45% of women who practice pegging report increased intimacy with their partner
60% of men who have attempted pegging say it enhances their trust within the relationship
35% of respondents in a survey about sexual experimentation have tried pegging at least once
52% of women interested in pegging cite curiosity as their primary motivation
47% of men reported feeling more submissive during pegging
38% of people who practice pegging believe it helps improve communication with their partner
42% of men engaging in pegging report greater sexual satisfaction
29% of women who tried pegging say it has helped them understand their own sexuality better
the popularity of pegging increased by 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic
55% of participants in a sexual health survey reported trying pegging for the first time after age 30
48% of women report feeling more empowered after trying pegging
65% of people who practice pegging say it has improved their overall sexual self-esteem
53% of men find pegging to be a way to explore their submissive side

Discover how pegging is transforming intimacy, trust, and sexual confidence—statistics reveal it’s more than just a trend; it’s a powerful tool for connection and exploration.

Demographic and Gender-Specific Attitudes

41% of women said they preferred pegging over oral sex for variety
36% of women like the power dynamic involved in pegging

Demographic and Gender-Specific Attitudes Interpretation

These statistics reveal that for many women, pegging offers a compelling blend of variety and empowerment, challenging traditional notions of pleasure and authority in intimate relationships.

Emotional Impact

45% of women who practice pegging report increased intimacy with their partner
47% of men reported feeling more submissive during pegging
49% of men said they felt more emotionally connected after engaging in pegging with their partner
58% of survey participants who practice pegging report increased trust in their partner
48% of men state that pegging has helped them confront and overcome their fears of vulnerability

Emotional Impact Interpretation

Pegging appears to be more than just taboo play—it’s a surprisingly effective tool for building trust, vulnerability, and emotional intimacy in relationships.

Empowerment

48% of women report feeling more empowered after trying pegging
64% of people who practice pegging report feeling more confident in their sexual identity
22% of women said they felt more control in their relationship after trying pegging
60% of women who try pegging report feeling a sense of empowerment

Empowerment Interpretation

These figures suggest that pegging isn't just a new trend—it's a provocative yet empowering act that can significantly boost confidence, control, and self-awareness in intimate relationships.

Exploration

35% of respondents in a survey about sexual experimentation have tried pegging at least once
52% of women interested in pegging cite curiosity as their primary motivation
55% of participants in a sexual health survey reported trying pegging for the first time after age 30
53% of men find pegging to be a way to explore their submissive side
37% of couples who incorporate pegging in sex play do so to break routine
46% of women said they experienced a new level of arousal during pegging
54% of men who have tried pegging also explore other BDSM activities
44% of women prefer pegging over traditional penetration for novelty
69% of men reported that pegging made them more open to exploring other kinks
33% of couples use pegging as a part of exploring their sexual boundaries
57% of men discovered new erogenous zones through pegging

Exploration Interpretation

The rising prevalence of pegging, with over a third of respondents trying it at least once and many discovering new erogenous zones and kinks—especially after age 30—highlights a shifting landscape where curiosity and boundary-pushing are redefining sexual exploration for diverse genders and relationship dynamics.

Perceived Benefits and Effects of Pegging

60% of men who have attempted pegging say it enhances their trust within the relationship
38% of people who practice pegging believe it helps improve communication with their partner
42% of men engaging in pegging report greater sexual satisfaction
29% of women who tried pegging say it has helped them understand their own sexuality better
65% of people who practice pegging say it has improved their overall sexual self-esteem
30% of men report that pegging has helped them overcome sexual inhibitions
27% of women who try pegging experience a significant boost in their libido afterward
50% of pegging participants report incorporating toys to enhance the experience
62% of men indicated that pegging increased their willingness to discuss taboo topics with their partner
70% of practitioners believe pegging fosters a deeper emotional bond with their partner
55% of respondents believe pegging should be more openly discussed in mainstream media
40% of women felt more sexually liberated after trying pegging
65% of men involved in pegging report that it has improved their libido
54% of women say pegging helped improve their overall communication about sex
29% of women reported experiencing an increase in orgasm intensity during pegging
39% of respondents said that pegging has led to increased spontaneity in their sex life
41% of women said pegging improved their overall relationship satisfaction
52% of men indicated that pegging helped them feel more submissive and less dominant

Perceived Benefits and Effects of Pegging Interpretation

Pegging, once a niche curiosity, now emerges as both a potent catalyst for trust, communication, and self-discovery—challenging traditional gender roles and inspiring a paradigm shift toward openness and emotional intimacy in modern relationships.

Prevalence and Popularity Trends

the popularity of pegging increased by 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic
33% of heterosexual couples incorporate pegging as part of their regular sex routine

Prevalence and Popularity Trends Interpretation

Amid the solitude of the COVID-19 pandemic, pegging surged by 20%, transforming from a taboo to a treasured routine for a third of heterosexual couples eager to redefine intimacy and break traditional boundaries.