GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Unprotected Sex Testing Timeframe Statistics
Most sexually transmitted infections can be reliably detected within a few weeks to months after potential exposure through unprotected sex.
In this post, we highlight a series of alarming statistics related to unprotected sexual activity and its associated risks. From the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections to the timeframes for testing and detection, these data shed light on the urgent need for education, prevention, and regular screening in sexual health practices.
Statistic 1
"Roughly 1 in 5 sexually active women aged 15–44 have used emergency contraception—or "the morning after pill"—at least once, which is often employed after a risky intercourse."
Statistic 2
"Approximately 10% of individuals worldwide rely on condoms for contraception, which indicates high occurrences of unprotected sex."
Statistic 3
"There are approximately 376 million new infections annually from four STIs – chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis."
Statistic 4
"Statistically, it takes three months, or 12 weeks, for the body to produce antibodies after being exposed to HIV through unprotected sexual activity."
Statistic 5
"Chlamydia can be tested as soon as 1 to 5 days after exposure."
Statistic 6
"Around 15 percent of infertility cases stem from untreated sexually transmitted infections resulting from unprotected intercourse."
Statistic 7
"Half of all new STIs are found in young people aged 15 to 24."
Statistic 8
"1 in 2 sexually active people will get a sexually transmitted infection by the age of 25."
Statistic 9
"For syphilis, the suggested testing time is three to six weeks post-exposure."
Statistic 10
"HIV testing is most accurate after a three month window period since the last unprotected sex episode."
Statistic 11
"Approximately 39% of Americans use condoms during sexual intercourse, suggesting a high rate of unprotected sex."
Statistic 12
"Herpes simplex virus can be detected in a blood test just 3 to 4 weeks after exposure."
Statistic 13
"Gonorrhea can generally be detected one to two weeks after the sexual contact."
Statistic 14
"The prevalence of human papillomaviruses (HPV) is highest among people in their late teens and early 20s, indicating a high occurrence of unprotected sex."
Statistic 15
"Hepatitis B surface antigen may be detected in blood tests as early as 1 to 6 weeks after exposure."
Statistic 16
"It is estimated that for each act of unprotected sex with an infected partner, the probability of transmission of HIV varies between 0.04% and 1.38%."
Statistic 17
"Up to 50% of sexually active men and women acquire a genital HPV infection at some point in their lives, often as a result of unprotected sex."
Statistic 18
"Most people with herpes do not have symptoms, but it can still be spread to partners during unprotected sex even if there are no visible sores."
Statistic 19
"The prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium, an emerging sexually transmitted infection, is estimated to be as high as 1 to 3% among young adults aged between 16 and 44 years old, who report unprotected sex."
Statistic 20
"Among people aged 15-49, an estimated 370 million people have HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2), which can be transmitted through unprotected sex."
Jannik Lindner
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