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Great Male Survey Results 2005

Who and what is "the modern man"? A lot of assumptions have been made about who men are today, with no real data to back up the claims. Descriptions of the modern man run the gamut from metrosexual, player, slick professional, and sensitive New Age romantic. But are these portrayals factual?

AskMen.com had to know. As the No. 1 men's lifestyle site on the Web, it was our obligation to know. Thus, the launch of the inaugural AskMen.com Great Male Survey. The objective was clear: to define modern men and get a sense of who they are. Are they conservative or liberal? What is their general attitude on women? On sex? Did they like their job, and why or why not?

What we found was surprising. Typical perceptions of men that we often see in the media went right out the window. Instead, we were left with the sense that most men are rather conservative, even old-fashioned in their values, and seek a balanced lifestyle between work and family (and yes, men want more sex).

Our attempts to dig down deep into the male psyche struck a chord with over 72,000 men on the Web and some 2 million plus answers later, AskMen.com's crack analytical team came up with some significant conclusions. Some male stereotypes remained close to the truth, but there was no shortage of shocking results.

And yes, we are proud to report that 91% of men cited AskMen.com as either having a positive impact on their lives or a consistent source of good information. As you review the results of the Great Male Survey, we hope both statements are more accurate than ever.
Lifestyle Survey Results

The Lifestyle survey gave us an early indication that our comprehensive poll of modern men would yield some curious responses. Here are some of the notable results:

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Trends / Analysis
> 56%
of men consume less than 3 drinks a week
> 78%
consider faith and spirituality important
> 88%
read women's magazines, either on a frequent basis or out of boredom
> 92%
do not consider themselves to be "metrosexual"

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Top 10 Most Interesting Answers
1. Which of the following best describes your grooming approach?

76%

Just the basics: haircut, shower and shave (no exfoliants or toner)

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Lifestyle Survey Results

2. Are moral standards in business and society on the decline?

68%

Yes, I wish we could go back to when a handshake meant something.

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Power & Money Survey Results

3. How many times a month do you visit a strip club?

87%

0 (13% visit 1 to 5 times a month)

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Sexuality Survey Results

4. Which statement best reflects your opinion on men's rights?

69%

Men get the short end of the stick when it comes to divorce, alimony and child custody.

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Dating Survey Results

5. What is the best topic to discuss on a first date?

83%

Her interests (not my interests, current events or politics)

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Dating Survey Results

6. If there was no chance your partner would find out, would you cheat on her?

65%

No, I would not.

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Dating Survey Results

7. Do you believe in the institution of marriage?

70%

Yes, strongly.

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Dating Survey Results

8. What method of contraception do you use?

18%

None at all.

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Sexuality Survey Results

9. How do you feel about your sex life overall?

60%

I wish I had more variety and more sex in general.

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Sexuality Survey Results

10. If you had insider information on a stock, what would you do?

57%

Act on it.

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Power & Money Survey Results



Dating Survey Results

Did men really fear commitment? Was fatherhood a priority? The results of the Dating & Love survey were cause for surprise:

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Trends / Analysis
> 70%
of men believe strongly in marriage
> 78%
have shed tears over a woman
> 69%
would never cheat on their significant other
> 93%
would date a woman with a higher income

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Sexuality Survey Results

From pornography to birth control, favorite positions to casual sex, here are some of the remarkable results from the most popular component of the Great Male Survey:

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> 56%
of men have had regular casual sex
> 58%
have had a one-night stand
> 58%
have lied about their sexual experiences
> 84%
think both partners should be responsible for birth control

Power & Money Survey Results

How do you feel about your boss? Do you like your job? What are your career goals? The Power & Money survey provided new insight into the male psyche, with unpredictable results:

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> 4%
of men consider salary to be a barometer of respect in the workplace
> 54%
have no complaints about their boss
> 81%
consider personal development and family more important than money
> 96%
would take the honest route if they made a major error on the job

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