Men in their 20s have unprotected sex with a casual date more often than women in that age group, and more women have tests for sexually transmitted diseases, according to new research from national statistics organisation CBS.
Over three-quarters of sexually active women between 16 and 50 use some form of contraception, with the contraceptive pill and condoms the most popular choices. That figure rises to 85% among the under 30s.
The survey, carried out together with health institute RIVM and sexual health organisations Rutgers and Soa Aids Nederland, also found 5% of men had sex with a casual partner without using a condom in the last 12 months. Most of them were in their 20s.
Some 7% of people in their 30s had had an HIV test in the last 12 months, compared with 5% of those in their 20s.
While there was no difference in the number of men and women having an HIV test, over twice as many women in their 20s had a test for other sexually transmitted diseases in the past year.
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