New Study Predicts Louisiana Will Be One of America’s Most Sexually Active States

(KNGT-FM) - This might be one of the strangest stories you will read today. A new study predicts that Louisiana will be one of the most sexually active states in the U.S. in 2026. How? What? Why? Yeah, that's what we're wondering too...

There are so many questions that have to be posed, but the first one has to be... People BET on this kind of thing? Apparently, they do, and there are actual betting odds. But also, how do they even know? We might not even want to know the answer to that one...

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Louisiana Named One of The U.S.'s Most Sexually Active States

According to a new study from DuelBits, Louisiana’s ranking is linked to a few key factors. The state has a strong family culture, which emphasizes marriage and having children. Cities like New Orleans also have some of America’s most lively nightlife, which can lead to more casual encounters.

Now, let's dive into the meat and potatoes...

A new study predicts that Louisiana will be one of the most sexually active states in the U.S. in 2026. The Pelican State is ranked tenth, thanks in part to having the fifth-highest fertility rate in the country at 1.83 and a lower cost of living that appeals to young families.

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DuelBits Odds For Most Sexually Active States For 2026

The study comes from DuelBits, a prediction market that allows people to bet on which states will experience the most births. Louisiana’s odds are +6600, behind top-ranked South Dakota (+225), Utah (+275), North Dakota (+600), Nebraska (+1000), and Idaho (+1800).

1. South Dakota (+225)
2. Utah (+275)
3. North Dakota (+600)
4. Nebraska (+1000)
5. Idaho (+1800)
6. Oklahoma (+4000)
7. Arkansas (+5000)
8. Texas (+6000)
9. Alaska (+6000)
10. Louisiana (+6600)
11. Tennessee (+6600)
12. Mississippi (+6600)

According to DuelBits, states that rank high tend to have younger populations, more families with multiple children, and economic patterns that support larger families. “Unless something changes dramatically, these states are likely to stay at the top,” a DuelBits spokesperson said.