Britons 'saving money with sex'

[edesignuk]

As the credit crunch bites, Britons may be turning to sex as a cheap way to pass the time, a charity says.

A YouGov survey of 2,000 adults found sex was the most popular free activity, ahead of window shopping and gossiping.

The Scots were most amorous with 43% choosing sex over other pastimes, compared with 35% in South England. BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7755315.stm).

I concur, I had a nice cheap weekend too.

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[Lau]

If sex was ever below "window shopping and gossiping", I would be entirely horrified. :p

FTW indeed!

[iBlue]

I much prefer spending time under the covers than spending money.

[mouchoir]

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7755315.stm).

I concur, I had a nice cheap weekend too.

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I much prefer spending time under the covers than spending money.

You two – get a room!

Oh... you have ;)

[Big-TDI-Guy]

I save $ with MR - if I had sex as an option - well, I wouldn't be a member here. ;)

I kid, I'd still be here. :p

[teflon]

Sex isn't entirely free. Unless you go toy/protection-less :p.

[Lau]

Sex isn't entirely free. Unless you go toy/protection-less :p.

All forms of contraception are free on the NHS, so in Britain it is. :D

[WildCowboy]

Sex isn't entirely free. Unless you go...protection-less :p.

Chances are it won't be anything close to free if you go that route. It just might take a few months for the expenses to start rolling in.

[calculus]

It's always nice to make a deposit in your savings account...

[remmy]

Especially on these cold days, it s good to keep warm under the covers.

[.Andy]

I wish I lived in the Brition. Sex costs me a fortune here :(.

[mcnicks]

Its not true. We are all watching X-Factor . We just lie to surveys in order to sound more interesting.

[arkitect]

Especially on these cold days, it s good to keep warm under the covers.

No, no.

You heat the room and throw off the covers.
Sheets and duvets just "get in the way".

:D

[nick9191]

Saves you money on central heating as well.

[raggedjimmi]

I don't think I've ever enjoyed shopping over funtimes™, especially so since I never got a Dragonzord :(

[rdowns]

In a related story, Brits on top in casual sex league as survey reveals we are the most promiscuous in the world (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090612/Brits-casual-sex-league.html?ITO=1490).

They found that when it comes to one-night stands, numbers of partners and attitudes to casual sex, Britain leads the field, ahead of even liberal nations such as the Netherlands and the passionate Italians.




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[Big-TDI-Guy]

In a related story, Brits on top in casual sex league as survey reveals we are the most promiscuous in the world (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090612/Brits-casual-sex-league.html?ITO=1490).




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Wow, I'd figure the countries with all the hot women would be up on top! :D

I'm joking! Somewhat. :p

[Jaffa Cake]

In a related story, Brits on top in casual sex league as survey reveals we are the most promiscuous in the world (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090612/Brits-casual-sex-league.html?ITO=1490).Ace – we're proper tarts, us. :D

[raggedjimmi]

In a related story, Brits on top in casual sex league as survey reveals we are the most promiscuous in the world (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090612/Brits-casual-sex-league.html?ITO=1490).

Spotted that in the papers this morning. Probably a little prudish of me but I don't think that's something to boast about. :o

[rdowns]

Ace – we're proper tarts, us. :D



Mmmmmm, tarts.


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[joepunk]

So the country that brought us this tune Eurythmics-Sex Crime (1984) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT1H9gafkfE)

Now has this reputation. And what a reputation it is :D

From Daily Mail
It is far from an achievement to be proud of - research suggests that British men and women are the most promiscuous in the Western world.

It appears the days when we took a strict moralistic approach towards sex are long gone.

Researchers blamed the situation on a decline of religious scruples, the growth of equal rights for women and a highly sexualised [sexualized] popular culture.
What's up with these researchers anyway? What's wrong with being proud of sexual liberties?

[dmr727]

I'll be more than happy to financially help any female Brit.

I'm a giver like that.

[benlangdon]

im so broke.:(:rolleyes:;):(

[SMDrew]

In a related story, Brits on top in casual sex league as survey reveals we are the most promiscuous in the world (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090612/Brits-casual-sex-league.html?ITO=1490).




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Ohhh, Sweden, how you have fallen.. you used to be number 1
Based on OECD countries with population over 10million

Oh, wait! I see what you did there!

[Schtumple]

I'll be more than happy to financially help any female Brit.

I'm a giver like that.

Such a generous gentlemen you are.

[leighonigar]

What's up with these researchers anyway? What's wrong with being proud of sexual liberties?

I would be inclined to say nothing but for STIs. These are a big deal. Of course condoms stop the worst ones, like HIV, at least usually, but there are other viruses which can be more casually transmitted. As a general rule, less partners => less death.

[Dejavu]

You can save a lot more with solo sex. In fact, the only cost is perhaps Internet connection.

[Sesshi]

I would be inclined to say nothing but for STIs. These are a big deal. Of course condoms stop the worst ones, like HIV, at least usually, but there are other viruses which can be more casually transmitted. As a general rule, less partners => less death.

Or at least, itchy nether regions.

Obviously the original survey must be for couples in a steady relationship. There have been frequent instances in which the then-other-half has thrown a strop and I end up thinking "You know, it would be cheaper to pay for sex".

[raggedjimmi]

I would be inclined to say nothing but for STIs. These are a big deal. Of course condoms stop the worst ones, like HIV, at least usually, but there are other viruses which can be more casually transmitted. As a general rule, less partners => less death.

As well as unwanted pregnancies. Condoms aren't 100% (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_birth_control_methods), even in the best situations (lulz) it still only works 98 out of 100 times. In that 2% you're potentially exposing yourself to any nasty virus or disease going.

[iJohnHenry]

They found that when it comes to one-night stands, numbers of partners and attitudes to casual sex, Britain leads the field, ahead of even liberal nations such as the Netherlands and the passionate Italians.

I believe this is accounted for by the "OMG, what was I thinking" syndrome.

As Rod Stewart said: "Just don't be here in the morning when I wake up."