Brazil’s Sex Lives Shift: Less Often, Longer Encounters in the Internet Era

Overview

• New reporting from Fantástico outlines a two‑decade shift from roughly two to three weekly encounters to more commonly one or two.
• The average duration of intercourse has risen from about 10 minutes to around 15, reflecting greater emphasis on foreplay.
• Virtual sex and easy access to pornography and apps are identified as the primary drivers of changing behaviors.
• First in‑person sexual experiences are occurring later, with about 30% starting after age 19.
• Performance pressure is pronounced, as 71% of men report fear of not satisfying a partner, and views on infidelity have broadened with 35% acknowledging past cheating.