Both genders love discovering a new body (Picture: Getty)
Sex has plenty of benefits – from being fun to burning calories – and as with many things, it seems men and women prioritise slightly different advantages.
A survey from affairs website, IllicitEncounter.com, reveals women enjoy sex most because it makes them feel happy, as 72% agreed.
For men, the top outcome was that even when sex is bad, it’s still good, as 82% agreed it’s the most fun thing there is to do that’s free.
Discovering a new sexual partner ranked highly among both genders – but keep in mind those using an affairs website would be inclined to say so.
Women ranked feeling closer to their partner as the second top benefit of sex, but that doesn’t come up for men at all.
Jessica Leoni, sex and relationships expert, said: ‘The findings appear to show that good sex meets a physical need for men and an emotional one for women.
‘More men get frustrated if they aren’t doing it regularly and they place greater value on having sex with new people than women.
‘Women use sex more to bond with partner and escape life’s stresses.
‘What is clear is that good regular sex is vital for both sex’s overall wellbeing.
‘If you are with someone and the sex is not right then it might be time to look for someone new – that is the stark truth revealed in these responses.’
The survey also found that 57% of men and 47% of women agree that regular sex is the top benefit of being in a relationship, and even higher numbers said they couldn’t be in a relationship with someone if the sex wasn’t ‘right’.
Women’s top ten benefits of sex
It bring me closer to my partner – 68%
Takes my mind of things that are worrying me – 64%
Keeps me healthy and active – 62%
It’s fun – 61%
Thrill of sleeping with someone new and discovering a new body – 59%
Sex improves my mood – 58%
Great escape for the mundanities of life – 54%
It helps me sleep – 52%
Fun way to burn calories – 48%
Men’s top benefits of sex
I get frustrated if I don’t have sex regularly – 74%
It is even better than watching my team win at sport – 68%
Most fun form of exercise you can take – 64%
The buzz I get when I sleep with someone new – 62%
Good sex makes me value my partner more – 59%
Helps me to sleep – 57%
Makes me feel good about myself – 54%
Great escape from work pressures – 48%
Feel more positive about world afterwards – 42%
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Women ranked feeling closer to their partner as the second top benefit of sex, but that doesn’t come up for men at all.
