By the numbers: New York City teenage sex statistics

6.9

Percent of sexually active male teens in a New York City survey who said they had sex either with males and females or only other males.

11.9

Percent of sexually active female teens in the survey who said they had sex either with males and females or only other females.

38.9

Percent of teens who had at least one same-sex partner but said they identify as “heterosexual or straight.”

79.8

Percent of male teens who had sex only with women and reported condom use during their last sexual encounter.

62.3

Percent of male teens who had sex only with men and reported condom use during their last sexual encounter.

44.1

Percent of male teens who had sex with men and women and reported condom use during their last sexual encounter.

 

Source: “Pediatrics” journal study via Associated Press (Oct. 25)