Approximately what fraction of married adults have had little to no sex in the past year?

• A. Approximately 1 in 4
• B. Approximately 1 in 3
• C. Approximately 1 in 10
• D. Approximately 1 in 7

Answer: (D)

This item tests how survey estimates translate into a practical share of people. When researchers report “little to no sex” for married adults over the past year, they’re describing a relatively small portion of respondents who had zero or almost no sexual activity in that window. In many contemporary surveys, this group shows up at roughly 14% of married adults, which is about one in seven. That makes the one-in-seven figure the best fit for “approximately what fraction.” The larger options (one in four or one in three) would imply much higher levels of inactivity than what these surveys typically show, while one in ten would be a bit too low for the common estimate. Keep in mind the exact number can shift with age, health, and relationship duration, but the one-in-seven ballpark captures the usual range.