This State Ranked No. 1 For Being The Least Sexually Satisfied In The Country

Educator’s note: Sexual satisfaction looks different for everyone. This study approaches the topic from a data-driven perspective and considers a handful of measurable factors, while recognizing that pleasure, fulfillment, desire, and satisfaction are deeply personal and subjective.

According to a December 2025 report on sexual satisfaction across the US, West Virginians are the least sexually satisfied. The study by the adult toy shop Babeland compared all 50 states to find where Americans are the most dissatisfied with intimacy.

• West Virginia residents report the lowest sexual fulfillment in the list, with over 7K  people looking up "improve sex" and  "lack of sex" online.

• With 290 marriages ending in divorce per capita, Tennessee has one of the highest divorce rates in the country.

• Couples in Colorado have the lowest sexual frequency rate, getting intimate less than once every 2 weeks.

The report examined several factors, considering how often residents look online for terms like “improve libido” or “sexless marriage,” the average frequency of sex per week, the prevalence of depression, and the state’s divorce rate. Each factor was taken into account to calculate a Sexual Dissatisfaction Score for each state, which was then used to rank the least sexually satisfied states.

Here's a look at the top 10 most sexually dissatisfied states:

You can access the complete research findings here

1. West Virginia

• Low Sexual Satisfaction Related Searches: 431

• Sex per Week Rate: 0.64

• Divorce Rate: 290

• Depression Prevalence: 26.4K

• Sexual Dissatisfaction Score: 99

West Virginia is the state where residents are least sexually active, with couples usually getting intimate just once a week. The state has the highest divorce rate in the top 5, 290 couples per capita ending their marriages. Mental health is also a factor as depression affects 26.4K residents. People seek help online 7,620 times each month, with keywords like "improve sex" and  "lack of sex" being looked up the most. 

2. Rhode Island

Rhode Island comes in second with 5,690 locals searching for ways to boost their libido and improve their sexual experiences. Residents report having sex about once a week, slightly higher than in West Virginia, but still below the national average. Around 21.1K adults in the state feel depressed, while the highest divorce rate (230 per 100K people) shows that residents struggle to keep relationships stable.

3. Colorado

Colorado stands out for its extremely low intimacy rate, with couples having sex less than twice a month, the lowest rate among the top five. At the same time, over 24.2K residents look up the keywords "sexless marriage" and advice for better sex. Around 280 marriages per capita don’t work out, while 18.5K individuals face depression, leaving many couples unfulfilled.

4. Tennessee

Tennessee ranks fourth, with the second-highest online interest in sex-related terms, with 26.2K questions to Google each month. Most couples have sex less than once a week, while 24.1K report sadness and depression, the second-highest number after West Virginia. Residents struggle to maintain their relationships, 290 out of every 100K marriages ending in divorce.

5. Delaware

Delaware rounds out the top five. Even with a smaller population, 5,560 people check the internet for relationship advice. Couples here are among the least sexually active, with a lower rate than in Rhode Island and Tennessee. About 15,600 people in the state face mental health challenges, and many marriages also end quickly, with 260 divorces per 100,000 residents.

Lisa Finn, sex expert at Babeland, commented on the study:

“For many, there is a feeling of growing sexual frustration across the United States. Sexual satisfaction can depend on things like stress, depression, physical well-being, cultural expectations, and problems both in relationships as well as personal issues outside of it, like work or family. Even things like unrealistic sexual content - from scripted pornography to overly edited social media posts - can change how people think about their partners. These issues can come together, leaving people feeling less happy with their sex lives. Just like expectations can be shaped by what we see, the overall environment and lifestyle can shape how satisfied people feel in their relationships.”