Woody Allen once said, “I don’t know the question, but sex is definitely the answer” – so if you’ve ever wondered where people have this perception of sex, then check out our list of 11 most sexually liberal cities in the world in 2018.
Some people still have a limited view when it comes to this human experience. On the other side, fortunately, there are places in the world which are definitely sex-positive, especially after the 1960s and the Sexual Revolution, also known as Sexual Liberation. The Revolution brought normalization of contraception and the pill, public nudity, pornography, and homosexuality. Given the different economic and political circumstances, its intensity varied in countries worldwide, even in different parts of some countries. The sexual revolution was more welcomed in Northern Europe than in conservative countries such as Spain and Italy. In the US, however, the trends of the sexual revolution are accepted more quickly in traditionally liberal environments like San Francisco, for example, and our list of most sexually active cities in America proves that. It should also be considered that the traditional attitude towards sexuality, was “more relaxed” in Catholic than in Protestant countries and environments.
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Today, we are witnessing some changes in this regard, for example, India is a conservative country where talking about sex is still a taboo, but recent surveys are breaking stereotypes about the idea of sexual life in this country. A survey conducted by an online sex shop provided us with a list of most sexually active states in India (from Maharashtra to Madhya Pradesh). By looking only these factors, the most sexually active cities in India, are Mumbai at the 1st place, while the country’s capital – Delhi, is in the second place.
But, let’s see how we determined which are the most sexually liberal cities in the world in 2018. Luckily for us, the members of the Lazeeva team wanted to find out which parts of the world are the most sexually satisfied. They surveyed over 200 cities from around the world in ten categories, some of them being sexual activity and satisfaction of its citizens, among others. In addition, they made a list of most sexually active cities in 2017, including data on sexual experimentation, consumption of sex-toys, as well as adult entertainment and swinger culture. They also believe that “to be truly sexually liberated, a city needs to have good access to modern contraception, a positive attitude to LGBT community and equal rights for everyone.” Most sexually liberal countries need to have a good ranking score regarding all of these factors. So, we compared Lazeeva’s results with Durex Global Research that studied global sexual satisfaction in order to understand what are the physical and the emotional drivers of satisfaction, stating that the most important ones are an exciting sex life and being free from sexual dysfunction. Finally, we consulted a few of our lists on the topic, namely the one concerning the most sexually active countries in the world in 2018, and also 16 Most Sexually Active Cities in the World and 15 Most Sexually Open Countries in the World, both being based on the data from the last year. We used the latest data we could find, and since we’re in the first half of 2018, the situation when it comes to the level of sexual liberty in the cities below can’t be much different compared to the last year.
So, let’s check out the list of easiest cities to get laid, or in other words, most sexually liberal cities in the world in 2018:
11. Barcelona
If you’ve watched Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”, then you understand why this city ended up on our list. If you didn’t, well, we strongly suggest to watch it, and not just because of Javier Bardem. Barcelona is one of the most sexually liberal cities out there and a jewel among the cities that fully embraced the LGBT community. But, when it comes to the access to contraception, the city ranked quite low.
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10. Las Vegas
And now, we’re moving to an adult’s paradise. Although this city is one of the least sexually active cities on our list, its citizens are definitely sexually liberated. It’s famous for its nightclubs, nudie bars, pool parties, topless shows, and sexy acrobatics. Not to mention the well-known tagline “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”.
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9. New York
As Carrie Bradshaw says,“New York City is all about sex. People getting it, people trying to get it, people who can’t get it. No wonder the city never sleeps. It’s too busy trying to get laid.” This is how a number of people imagine the Big Apple. It’s definitely one of the most sexually active cities in the United States.
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8. Amsterdam
Known as the place where anything goes – sex clubs, brothels, and strip shows are on every corner of this city, especially in the famous red light district in the old center.
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7. Sao Paulo
If you ever visited Brazil, then you definitely know that people there are having more sex and sexiness in their lives than anywhere else in the world. Moreover, Sao Paulo is one of the most gay-friendly cities in Latin America. The city hosts the largest gay pride parade which celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year.
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6. Ibiza Town
Party and sex – isn’t this what you imagine when you think of Ibiza? And you are probably not wrong. With high scores when it comes to the sexual activity of its citizens as well as visitors and the consumption of sex toys, it’s no wonder this city ended up on our list. However, what’s disappointing is that Ibiza town is the second Spanish city on our list having an extremely low rank in terms of access to contraception.
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5. Berlin
This city has a reputation of being the sexually liberal place. People from all over the world come to experience this clubbing paradise with sex parties on (almost) every corner. Thanks to liberal attitude when it comes to pornography, prostitution, and sexual education as well as a number of swingers clubs which are one of many Berlin’s attractions, this city definitely deserves to be listed as one of the most sexually liberal cities in the world in 2018.
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4. London
Although London isn’t exactly Europe’s sexiest city, it’s definitely one of the best cities for LGBT people worldwide. The city has so much to offer, and the best part is that its citizens can express their sexuality freely, and to live a life free of condemnation. After all, England’s capital is among the top five “sex-positive” cities in the world.
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3. Los Angeles
Up next on our list of most sexually liberal cities in the world in 2018 we have the most sexually active city in the United States. There’s an abundance of strip clubs to choose from in Los Angeles, and the same can be said for swinger parties, while pornography is widely consumed.
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2. Paris
Paris is always a good idea! After all, it’s the city of love we’re talking about. In fact, it’s the European version of Carrie Bradshaw’s city, right? Moreover, in 1791, France has decriminalized homosexuality, which made Paris some kind of paradise for homosexuals, particularly lesbians. So, if you are looking for LGBT friendly city or you want to visit some of the many swingers clubs, Paris is definitely a place to go!
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1. Rio de Janeiro
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when someone mentions Rio? The hottest carnival parades and balls, right? This city ranks high when it comes to the sexual activity and experimentation and saying that it’s the most sexually active city in the world is not a mistake. Moreover, Rio is another Brazilian city on our list of the most sexually liberal cities in the world in 2018; therefore it’s more than obvious that Brazilians enjoy their sex lives.
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