Indians’ sex life better than most: Survey

Indians’ sex life better than most: Survey
Only Greeks and Mexicans are ahead of us
Tribune News Service

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070926/main9.htm

New Delhi, September 25
Indian lovers are among the most open in the world about telling their partners what they like to do in bed and have one of the most exciting sex lives.

This inference has been drawn by a new global survey on sexual well-being. ‘In the bedroom’ is the second in the series of reports generated by the Durex global survey.

It says, “Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of Indians are comfortable with telling their partners what they like in bed — way above the global average of 58 per cent and the UK number of 49 per cent. We are beaten in this only by the Greeks (76 per cent) and Mexicans (80 per cent).”

Although Indians are very frank with their partners about their expectations in bed, 26 per cent are too shy with their lovers. More than a third of those interviewed in India said that their sex lives lack variety.

The survey has inferred that “Indians are very active with their partners and 71 per cent of Indian lovers have sex at least once a week with 19 per cent making love at least five times a week or more.”

Indians also indulge in a wide range of bedroom antics. “These include sensual massages and erotic materials for 55 per cent of us, with sexual fantasies (58 per cent) topping the menu for boosting our libido,'' says the report.

The findings of the survey are based on interviews with 26,000 people in 26 countries. Commissioned by Durex and carried out by Harris Interactive, the survey conducted online in August and September questioned respondents about all aspects of their sex lives, including what they do in the bedroom.

Almost half (45 per cent) of the Indian lovers interviewed expressed their desire to increase their knowledge about how they could please their partner.

The study found that masturbation is widely practised in India as almost nine out of 10 (87 per cent) Indians have masturbated at some time in their lives, compared to 83 per cent globally. More than four out of 10 Indians (41 per cent) masturbate once a week.

Indians have had fewer lovers than respondents in other countries. While Indian men on an average have six partners, women have two partners. In the UK, the figures are 16 and 10 respectively.

Almost six in 10 (57 per cent) Indians think it is acceptable for products aimed at improving sex lives to be available in mainstream stores. At present, only 9 per cent of Indians use vibrators compared to 21 per cent the world over. One-third of Indians use lubricants which is close to the global figure of 34 per cent. Compared to most other nations, Indians seem a little reluctant to experiment. “While 22 per cent of us would like to try massage oils, only nine per cent of Indians are interested in an orgasm-enhancing gel and only seven per cent would consider aphrodisiacs or pheromones,'' says the report generated by the survey.

Indian men feel less inhibited than women. While 51 per cent of Indian women say they feel self-conscious during sex, only 45 per cent of Indian men agree.

Sources in Durex say that the survey will enable them remain at the forefront in helping people fulfil their sexual desires and enjoy better sex. “The results will help us keep abreast of sexual attitudes and behaviour of people in India and across the globe.”