By So says this Japanese study:
PEOPLE who skip breakfast tend to lose their virginity earlier, according to researchers in Japan.In a study of 3000 people, those who did not regularly eat breakfast in their early teens said they lost their virginity at an average age of 17.5, versus an overall average age of 19 for all Japanese.
Those who had a morning meal when they were younger had their first sexual experience at 19.4 years.
The study, backed by Japan’s health ministry, was aimed at finding ways to curb unwanted pregnancies. It concluded that a stable home life discouraged early sex.
“Those unhappy with their parents – such as for not preparing breakfast – may tend to find a way to release their frustration by having sex,” said Kunio Kitamura, head of the Japan Family Planning Association who led the research. [AFP]
It would be interesting to see what the results of this study would be if it was done in Korea instead.
1:52 am on December 28th, 2008 1
Mr. Kitamura should investigate the difference between correlation and causation. That's the kind of sloppy conclusion-jumping I would expect from a Korean reporter, not a Japanese researcher.
7:13 am on December 28th, 2008 2
And besides, why would anyone want to know when a Korean loses her/his virginity?
8:18 am on December 28th, 2008 3
Steve,
The answer for "her" is pretty obvious.
9:00 am on December 28th, 2008 4
In Korea, wanting extra pocket money or better grades leads to earlier sex.