According to the National Institute of Demographic Studies, almost ***percent of responding young cisgender men reported having had sex with only one gender. On the other hand, ***percent of cisgender women reported the same.
 It may be stated that younger generations are more open about sexuality and gender, and generally, ** percent of French citizens think homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society.
Younger women and sexual practices
According to France Televisions, ***percent of young French women aged between 18 and 34 years stated that they never had a homosexual relationship but would be open to it if the opportunity arose. In comparison, only ** percent of responding men declared the same. There were also ***percent to mentioned that they do not wish to have a gay relationship, compared to ***percent of women surveyed. This open-mindedness could be linked with the evolution of sexual practices among younger generations. Thus, since 1992, the proportion of women who have already practiced oral sex at least once in their lifetime, increased. Similarly, the share of women who already practiced sodomy was also more important since 1992. The evolution of society, as well as the internet, appears to have allowed women to dare to experiment more.Â
Being gay in France
Gay marriage has been legal in France since 2013, and the number of same-sex weddings reached a record number of 10,552 unions in 2014. However, in 2024, the LGBTQI+ community still faced insults, harassment, and assault.Â
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