September 7th 2024.
Did you know that there is a certain time of the week that is considered the sexiest? And not just any time, but down to the exact minute. It's the weekend, and life is good. You have two whole days to do whatever your heart desires. You feel free, you feel relaxed...and you feel sexy? It may not come as a surprise that our sex drives tend to be higher at the end of the work week, but did you know that there is a specific day and time that really gets us going? According to a recent study, 10:09pm on a Saturday is officially the horniest time of the week. That's right, almost half of adults (43%) named Saturday as their favorite day for sex.
But it doesn't stop there. When we dive deeper into the data, we find that 34% of sexually active adults feel the most sensual between 10pm and midnight. And out of that group, a whopping 80% agree that the sweet spot is right before the clock strikes 10:10pm. Perhaps this is the exact moment you lock eyes with a sexy stranger across the bar, or maybe it's when you finish your Netflix binge on the couch with your significant other and it's time to "chill".
Saturdays truly are the sexiest day of the week, especially in the evenings. In fact, between 8pm and 10pm is another popular time slot for getting intimate. Interestingly, more than half of women prefer to get hot and heavy a bit earlier in the evening. So, if you're looking to spice things up in the bedroom, Saturdays are the perfect time to do so.
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This global study, conducted by lingerie brand Pour Moi, also revealed that 48% of adults typically have sex once a week, making Saturday a highly anticipated day. It's no surprise that Friday was named the second sexiest day, with 22% of adults choosing to get intimate at the end of the work week. Sunday and Thursday followed at 10% and 6% respectively, and as expected, Monday was voted as the least sexy day of the week. Only 2% of adults prefer to get steamy on a Monday, with the least sexy time being 1:02pm. But let's be real, most of us are probably sitting at our desks responding to emails at that time, so no surprises there.
So, how often do people actually have sex? It turns out, almost half of adults (48%) have sex once a week. For a fifth of adults, twice a week is the norm, and 13% get frisky three times a week. If you feel like you should be having sex every day, just know that you'd be in the minority, as only 1% of adults reported doing so. In fact, a study by the University of Toronto Mississauga found that having sex once a week is the "sweet spot" for happiness. Any more than that doesn't have a significant effect on our well-being, according to data from 25,510 Americans aged 18 to 89.
But don't feel pressured to stick to a specific frequency. As Kate Moyles, Sex & Relationship Expert for LELO UK, suggests, our sex lives go through ebbs and flows and that's completely normal. We shouldn't expect them to be constant, as doing so can create unnecessary stress and anxiety. Instead of focusing on the frequency of our sex lives, try to focus on satisfaction and enjoyment. After all, regularity isn't a guarantee of a fulfilling sex life. And for some people, having a regular schedule for sex can be an important aspect of their relationship and bring meaning to their intimacy.
If we could have sex as often as we wanted, most of us would choose twice a week. Interestingly, women between the ages of 25 and 45 reported having the highest sex drives, with their ideal frequency being four times a week. Men, on the other hand, were content with twice a week. So, what day of the week will you throw your condom in the ring? Do you have a story to share about your sex life? We'd love to hear from you. Just send us an email.
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