ABSTRACT
Using behaviorally specific measures, this paper describes the sexual profiles of several social groups as represented by their sexual attitudes, activities, and preferences. The sample consists largely of younger, well-educated and fairly economically advantaged individuals who are predominantly single and come from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The social groups are defined according to: 1) sex, 2) ethnicity, 3) marital status, 4) number of marriages, 5) age, and 6) education. Significant mean differences within the social groups were obtained and assessed as confirming or disconfirming commonly held assumptions regarding their sexual proclivities. Implications of these findings for sex education and sex counseling are discussed.