In a survey inquiring about hormonal contraception in Great Britain in 2023, 46 of the female respondents indicated that they already used hormonal contraceptives, and a further 16 percent indicated that they would either definitely or probably use them at some point. 52 percent of men responded that they would either definitely or probably use a hormonal contraceptive if available.
Willingness to take hormonal contraception by sexually active adults in Great Britain 2023, by gender
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276 sexually active straight and bisexual men and 519 sexually active straight and bisexual women
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The results are based on different questions posed to each gender. Men were asked if they would use hormonal contraception if it were available, and women were asked if they have used hormonal contraception before and if they would use it in the future.
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YouGov. (April 13, 2023). Willingness to take hormonal contraception by sexually active adults in Great Britain 2023, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 23, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1488900/hormonal-contraception-readiness-great-britain/
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