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I can't read the survey...its in German at http://www.yougov.com.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.
The Sun Newspaper wrote:
Britain humps through slump
SALES of condoms have soared in the credit crunch as cash-strapped couples have more romantic nights in.
Durex’s sales grew by 10 per cent to £126.4million in the six months to September 30.
Experts reckon the reason is that a night in under the covers is cheaper than a night on the tiles.
Going up ... condoms soar
Going up ... condoms soar
Online retailer Ocado revealed its condom sales had skyrocketed 60 per cent.
The firm’s finance director Jason Gissing agreed this was down to people staying in more.
He also suggested another reason was that people were becoming concerned they couldn’t afford more kids.
France, Eastern Europe, Russia and China have also reported a surge in sales.
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Asda also reported sales of condoms up nine per cent, and pregnancy tests have gone up 20 per cent.
A spokesman said: “We’ve noticed a real uplift in condom sales recently.
“Our conclusion is that people are staying in more and romancing rather than getting a table for two at a restaurant.
“Further proof is our tea light candles are up 50 per cent, champagne 20 per cent and oysters eight per cent and slippers and dressing gowns 22 per cent.”
High street chain Superdrug has also seen a hike in sales of condoms and business in “sexual enhancers” TREBLED.
It probably is.kylef wrote:
Sex should be the most popular activity if there is a recession or not.
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