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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brits reveal the BIZARRE things they're really thinking about while having sex
When it comes to sex, most people like to think their partner is focused on them. But the truth could be far more awkward, according to a new study. A poll of 2,000 Brits reveals two-thirds say their mind has wondered during the throes of passion. And while some intrusive thoughts are expected – such as work stress or household chores – some sway more towards the outrageous. Results revealed that 17 per cent – nearly one in five – of people whose minds wandered during sex said they thought about an ex. Meanwhile 13 per cent thought about a celebrity, 12 per cent thought about a friend and nine per cent thought about a work colleague. The study also revealed that six per cent thought about their partner's best friend while in the bedroom. And – in what could make the next family gathering a bit uncomfortable - four per cent said their mind even wandered to their partner's sibling. While men are more than twice as likely to think about a colleague, celebrity or their partner's sibling during sex, women are far more likely to be distracted by real-life stressors such as money, work or the weekly food shop The survey, carried out by Asda Online Doctor, found men are more than twice as likely to think about a colleague, celebrity or their partner's sibling than women. Meanwhile women are far more likely to be distracted by real-life stressors such as money, work or the weekly food shop. Manchester topped the list of cities where people think about sport during sex, while Londoners were the most likely to admit to thinking about an ex. Further analysis went on to reveal that, despite Britain's growing openness around sex, the reality inside UK bedrooms tells a different story. The poll showed that 41 per cent of British adults have lied to a partner about their sexual satisfaction. Technology also appears to be adding new obstacles to intimacy – with around one in 10 Brits confessing to have checked their phone during sex. Meanwhile, 9 per cent of men said they have used AI for sex advice rather than speaking to a partner. Crystal Wyllie, a doctor with a particular interest in reproductive, sexual and women's health at Asda Online Doctor said: 'Sometimes we feel the need to lie about our pleasure or sexual experience so that we don't feel judged. 'But while it's a normal response, getting into the habit of being dishonest about our sexual habits can create emotional distance with a partner and make insecurities even worse. 'Open communication is key for a happy, healthy sexual relationship, so being honest about how we're feeling is a great first step.' A recent survey carried out by the Australian National University found there are four key types of lovers. These ranged from 'mild', who have sex twice a week on average, and 'libidinous' lovers who have sex up to 10 times per week. WHAT TACTICS DO PEOPLE USE TO STOP THEMSELVES CHEATING? Researchers at the University of New Brunswick asked 362 heterosexual adults how they had staved off temptations to cheat while in a relationship. 1. 'Relationship enhancement' Seventy-five per cent of the study's respondents, who were aged between 19 and 63, selected 'relationship enhancement' as their primary tactic. This ploy included things like taking their partner on a date, making an extra effort with their appearance around them, or having more sex with them. 2. 'Proactive avoidance' The second most-popular was 'proactive avoidance', which involved maintaining distance from the temptation. As well as physically avoiding the temptation, people also avoided getting close in conversation with that person. 3. 'Derogation of the temptation' The third and final tactic used by people was 'derogation of the temptation', which involved feelings of guilt, and thinking about the tempting person in a negative light. Participants reported flirting less when they applied the final, 'derogation of the temptation' strategy. But none of the strategies had an effect on the levels of romantic infidelity, sexual infidelity, and whether the relationship survived.
Metro
15-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Metro
Map reveals the UK cities who have the longest-lasting sex sessions
Sexual stamina is often seen as a flex in the bedroom, but there's one UK city that's putting the rest of us to shame. The residents of Glasgow are truly going the distance, having penetrative sex for an average of 29 minutes and 41 seconds — and that's before you even factor in foreplay. It's particularly impressive given that men typically ejaculate less than six minutes into sex, according to Dr Crystal Wyllie. But the Asda Online Doctor survey of more than 2,000 Brits revealed that Scots aren't the only ones who like to take their time in the bedroom. Finishing (pun intended) a close second was Belfast, with an average sex session of 28 minutes and 22 seconds, closely followed by Sheffield, whose residents pride themselves on having sex for an average of 27 minutes and 28 seconds. Coming (pun also intended) in at fourth was Liverpool, where locals spend 26 minutes and 16 seconds doing the deed on average. You'll want to be careful here though, because the city also has 21,000 cases of chlamydia – the highest of anywhere in the country. Rounding out the top five was Norwich with an average duration is 25 minutes and 55 seconds. This is interesting given it's also the city where the most people are seeking divorce – but then, there's nothing like a post-breakup rendezvous. Next on the list was Nottingham at 25 minutes and 53 seconds, while Plymouth and Leeds followed with 24 minutes and 55 seconds, and 24 minutes and 33 seconds. Love reading juicy stories like this? Need some tips for how to spice things up in the bedroom? Sign up to The Hook-Up and we'll slide into your inbox every week with all the latest sex and dating stories from Metro. We can't wait for you to join us! Londoners only managed to claim the number 10 spot, a whole 50 seconds behind Southamptoners whose romps last 23 minutes and 57 seconds. If you're feeling like you're not quite living up to these lofty heights, don't lose sleep over it. The preferred national average for sex is actually 23 minutes and 45 seconds, but it differs between men and women. Men prefer things to last for more than two minutes longer than women, and just 15% of guys think good sex lasts between five to 10 minutes compared to 18% of women. Either way, gay and lesbian couples blow straight couples out the water, citing 41 minutes as their ideal length of time to have sex. Two thirds of Brits admit their mind has wandered during sex, but if it's not love on the brain, what is it? For women, work stress is the most common distraction with more than 22% thinking about their career. More than one in five also think about household chores or errands, while financial worries are on 19% of women's minds. Men were slightly different, with their most common thought (21%) being an ex-partner. More Trending A further 18% have been distracted by thinking about a friend, followed by celebrities (16%), a work colleague (13%) and their partner's best friend (9%) or partner's sibling (7%). Work stress and financial worries were also prevalent thoughts for 17% and 11% of men respectively. If they're trying to keep going for well over 20 minutes though, maybe a little mental tangent is to be expected. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: Liam Gallagher brands decision to deny Sheffield's Leadmill eviction appeal 'scandalous' MORE: Ryanair beware, a new UK airline is about to take off MORE: Plastic surgeons share the common cosmetic procedure they'd never get
Epoch Times
02-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Rethinking BMI: Scientists Propose Body Fat Percentage as a Replacement
Scientists have pinpointed the critical thresholds at which body fat becomes hazardous—30 percent for men and 42 percent for women—providing a more precise and reliable measure than body mass index (BMI) for evaluating obesity-related health risks. A recent Health risks for men start at 30 percent body fat, while women show no signs of metabolic syndrome at this level. Men who are considered 'overweight' by BMI standards generally have a body fat percentage of 25 percent. Overweight men make up about 5 percent of men with metabolic syndrome. None of the men with less than 18 percent body fat had metabolic syndrome. Women who are overweight by BMI standards have around 36 percent body fat, and those who are obese by BMI standards have 42 percent body fat. BMI Has Significant Limitations These findings challenge decades of reliance on BMI, which cannot account for muscle mass, bone density, body composition, and fat distribution. Related Stories 1/24/2025 7/3/2023 BMI simply looks at the overall weight relative to height, which means people with very different bodies can end up with similar BMI scores, said Dr. Crystal Wyllie, a UK-registered doctor and part of the clinical team at Asda Online Doctor by ZAVA, in an interview with The Epoch Times. A bodybuilder may have a high BMI but low body fat, while an older adult could have high body fat and still fall within a normal BMI range, she added. The research highlights significant discrepancies between BMI and body fat measurements. While BMI categorizes people as overweight at over 25 and obese at over 30, these thresholds don't fully capture health risks. Some people with 'BMI doesn't provide any information about the distribution of fat, which is important as high levels of abdominal fat are associated with an increased risk of serious health conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease,' Wyllie said, adding that it also fails to reflect differences in metabolism or fitness. 'Two people with the same BMI may have different levels of fitness and overall health. It's essential to consider other factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar control, and lifestyle to gain a clearer picture.' By shifting to body fat percentage measurements, health care providers could gain a more accurate insight into health risks linked to body fat. Body Fat Percentage Allows More Targeted Interventions According to Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Northwell Health in New York, body fat percentage can be measured in a few ways. These methods include using skinfold calipers, bioelectrical impedance analysis, which utilizes a small electrical current, and underwater weighing—also called hydrostatic weighing—which measures body density to estimate body fat. The researchers argue that adopting body fat percentage as a standard measurement could lead to better-targeted health interventions, allowing for more personalized care plans. As dietitians, body fat percentage gives us a chance to better educate patients on how their eating habits influence body composition, Feivor said. 'The more we know about their body composition, the more accurately dietitians can better calculate energy and nutrient needs.' The researchers concluded that 'obesity-related diseases may be more effectively managed by moving away from anthropometric estimations of adiposity to direct measurement of the fat component.' Direct measurement provides a more accurate picture of adiposity and fat distribution, which are key factors in predicting disease risk and guiding treatment.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Woman ‘contracts incurable disease' at karaoke bar after ‘holding microphone too close to her face'
Find out the best ways to avoid the disease below GONE VIRAL Woman 'contracts incurable disease' at karaoke bar after 'holding microphone too close to her face' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN'S fun time out turned into a night she'd come to regret forever after she claims a microphone at a karaoke bar gave her herpes. The unnamed woman from Zhejiang, China, revealed on Douyin - China's version of TikTok - that she visited a karaoke lounge in 2017 and contracted the herpes virus after getting too close to the mic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The woman claims to have caught herpes from the microphone at a karaoke bar Credit: Getty 2 There is no cure for herpes - it remains in the body for life Credit: Getty According to her post, she noticed blisters forming around her lips following the night out. She said the blisters were 'extremely swollen, painful, and itchy', but didn't think too much of them as they subsided after she took medication. However, the blisters resurfaced again, and it was only then she found out she had herpes. She's certain she contracted herpes from the microphone and decide to share her experience to warn others. '[I have to] carry this virus for life. There is no medication available to treat it. There is only medication to relieve the pain but the symptoms are recurring,' she said. She added the blisters have resurfaced repeatedly around her mouth and nose for the past eight years - and started appearing on her cheek this year. The woman didn't reveal what type of herpes she caught. But there are two main types - HSV-1 is the kind that causes cold sores, while HSV-2 typically causes genital symptoms. There is no cure for either virus and they remain in the body for life. Dr Crystal Wyllie at Asda Online Doctor has never encountered a case of herpes transmission in this way before, and says catching herpes from a karaoke microphone is an extremely unlikely situation given it is usually transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. Double dipping really CAN give you nasty bugs - including norovirus and herpes She explained: "For someone to catch oral herpes from a microphone, someone with an active cold sore would have to speak or sing very closely to the microphone – leaving saliva or virus on the surface – and someone would then have to press the same contaminated area of the mic firmly against their lips. "This also assumes the virus has survived outside of the body (on the microphone which is extremely uncommon for HSV – the virus responsible for cold sores)." While the risk of catching herpes from a microphone is extremely unlikely, Dr Wyllie said if there is concern that someone with an active cold sore has used the microphone previously, you could avoid using it or wipe the microphone before use. She added: "The most common way to catch oral herpes is direct skin-to-skin contact with someone with an active cold sore (or during their shedding phase which usually comes one to two days before before blisters show)." According to recent figures, it's estimated that around 70 per cent of the UK population carries the herpes simplex virus. This means that a significant portion of the British population is affected by this infection. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, or cold sores, while HSV-2 usually causes genital herpes. However, both types can infect either the mouth or genitals. The most common symptom of HSV-1 is a cold sore, a painful blister that appears on the lips, around the mouth, or inside the mouth. Other symptoms can include tingling, itching, or burning sensations before the blisters appear, as well as fever, headache, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes. HSV-2 can manifest with a range of symptoms, from no noticeable symptoms to recurring outbreaks of painful blisters and sores. Initial outbreaks often involve flu-like symptoms, while recurring outbreaks tend to be less severe and shorter. The best way to avoid HSV-1 is to avoid close contact with people who have active outbreaks, especially kissing or oral sex, and to practice good hygiene. This includes avoiding sharing items like utensils, cups, and towels, and washing hands frequently, especially after touching a cold sore. The most effective way to avoid HSV-2 is to practice safer sex, including consistently using condoms during all sexual activity, and avoiding sexual contact when symptoms like sores or outbreaks are present. Reducing the number of sexual partners and getting tested for STIs also helps.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Woman ‘contracts incurable disease' at karaoke bar after ‘holding microphone too close to her face'
A WOMAN'S fun time out turned into a night she'd come to regret forever after she claims a microphone at a karaoke bar gave her herpes. The unnamed woman from Zhejiang, China, revealed on Douyin - China's version of TikTok - that she visited a karaoke lounge in 2017 and contracted the herpes virus after getting too close to the mic. 2 2 According to her post, she noticed blisters forming around her lips following the night out. She said the blisters were 'extremely swollen, painful, and itchy', but didn't think too much of them as they subsided after she took medication. However, the blisters resurfaced again, and it was only then she found out she had herpes. She's certain she contracted herpes from the microphone and decide to share her experience to warn others. '[I have to] carry this virus for life. There is no medication available to treat it. There is only medication to relieve the pain but the symptoms are recurring,' she said. She added the blisters have resurfaced repeatedly around her mouth and nose for the past eight years - and started appearing on her cheek this year. The woman didn't reveal what type of herpes she caught. But there are two main types - HSV-1 is the kind that causes cold sores, while HSV-2 typically causes genital symptoms. There is no cure for either virus and they remain in the body for life. Dr Crystal Wyllie at Asda Online Doctor has never encountered a case of herpes transmission in this way before, and says catching herpes from a karaoke microphone is an extremely unlikely situation given it is usually transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. Double dipping really CAN give you nasty bugs - including norovirus and herpes She explained: "For someone to catch oral herpes from a microphone, someone with an active cold sore would have to speak or sing very closely to the microphone – leaving saliva or virus on the surface – and someone would then have to press the same contaminated area of the mic firmly against their lips. "This also assumes the virus has survived outside of the body (on the microphone which is extremely uncommon for HSV – the virus responsible for cold sores)." While the risk of catching herpes from a microphone is extremely unlikely, Dr Wyllie said if there is concern that someone with an active cold sore has used the microphone previously, you could avoid using it or wipe the microphone before use. She added: "The most common way to catch oral herpes is direct skin-to-skin contact with someone with an active cold sore (or during their shedding phase which usually comes one to two days before before blisters show)." According to recent figures, it's estimated that around 70 per cent of the UK population carries the herpes simplex virus. This means that a significant portion of the British population is affected by this infection. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, or cold sores, while HSV-2 usually causes genital herpes. However, both types can infect either the mouth or genitals. The most common symptom of HSV-1 is a cold sore, a painful blister that appears on the lips, around the mouth, or inside the mouth. Other symptoms can include tingling, itching, or burning sensations before the blisters appear, as well as fever, headache, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes. HSV-2 can manifest with a range of symptoms, from no noticeable symptoms to recurring outbreaks of painful blisters and sores. Initial outbreaks often involve flu -like symptoms, while recurring outbreaks tend to be less severe and shorter. The best way to avoid HSV-1 is to avoid close contact with people who have active outbreaks, especially kissing or oral sex, and to practice good hygiene. This includes avoiding sharing items like utensils, cups, and towels, and washing hands frequently, especially after touching a cold sore. The most effective way to avoid HSV-2 is to practice safer sex, including consistently using condoms during all sexual activity, and avoiding sexual contact when symptoms like sores or outbreaks are present. Reducing the number of sexual partners and getting tested for STIs also helps. Can herpes be treated? WHILE there is no cure for herpes, treatment can help manage symptoms. Antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir, can help reduce the duration and severity of outbreaks. Other treatments may include pain relief medications and topical creams to soothe the sores. The NHS also recommends things you can do at home to manage cold sores and genital herpes. Cold sores avoid anything that triggers your cold sores, such as sunbeds use sunblock lip balm (SPF 15 or above) if you're outside in the sun take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease pain and swelling (liquid paracetamol is available for children) – do not give aspirin to children under 16 drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration Genital herpes keep the area clean using plain or salt water to prevent blisters becoming infected apply an ice pack wrapped in a flannel to soothe pain apply petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) or painkilling cream (such as 5 per cent lidocaine) to reduce pain when you pee wash your hands before and after applying cream or jelly pee while pouring water over your genitals to ease the pain
