PHYSICAL intimacy is fundamental to human nature, but only HALF of us are happy with our sex lives. It’s a rise of a third since 2006, according to a global poll by condom-maker Durex — but nothing on the 76 per cent in India and 70 per cent in Indonesia. 13 Pick up on some of our juicy sex facts Credit: Getty Even fewer of us are emotionally fulfilled, scoring 51 per cent.
The world average is 57 per cent. Not everyone feels comfortable talking about sex, but when it’s linked to a number of health benefits — including better memory, heart strength and immunity — it might be time for a chat with your lover. Here, you can compare yourself against the “norm” and pick up some juicy sex facts.
READ MORE ON SEX Dear Deidre I cheated on my girlfriend and stupidly let the other woman film us having sex MAYBE BABY! You might need to CHANGE condoms during sex - or risk a unexpected surprise WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? FROM one to 100 and beyond, you will have a rough idea of your “number”. Women have had an average of three sexual partners in a lifetime, and men five, according to a 2023 YouGov survey. 13 What is an average person's 'number'? 13 Everyone has a rough idea of their 'number' This increases to around seven for both genders when looking at data across Europe and the US, according to a survey by Supedrug.
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