26 Sep 2007, ST
Findings of the latest Durex Sexual Wellbeing survey put couples here behind their counterparts in China, Malaysia and Thailand
MORE than half of Singaporeans yawn between the sheets - not because they are sleepy but because they are bored with their bedroom romps.
This is the finding of the latest Durex Sexual Wellbeing survey, which indicated that only 42 per cent of 1,000 Singaporean respondents - either single or married and aged between 20 and 65 - consider their sex lives exciting.
This puts them behind their counterparts in China, Malaysia and Thailand where, respectively, 64 per cent, 62 per cent and 43 per cent of the respondents report satisfactory sex lives.
The annual survey was conducted in August and September last year in 26 countries from France to Japan.
More than 26,000 people were questioned on health, general well-being, education, beliefs, sex and relationships and social circumstances.
Durex, owned by healthcare company SSL International, is the world's leading condom maker, accounting for 26 per cent of the global US$416 million (S$624 million) market.
The results, released yesterday, did reveal one area in which Singaporeans scored highest in the world.
Almost nine out of 10 Singaporeans, compared to eight out of 10 globally, have masturbated at some time. Four in 10 do it once a week.
Two-thirds of Singaporeans have sex at least once a week, but 63 per cent of those think that is not often enough.
But less-than-thrilled Singaporeans are not taking things lying down.
Asked to list things that would improve their sex lives, they mentioned more romance and better communication with partners.
For the record, the folks in Greece are the most eager to jump into bed - 87 per cent of them have sex at least once weekly.
Nigerians are happiest with their sex lives, with 78 per cent of them reporting that it is exciting.
The Japanese are the most miserable with just 10 per cent reporting the same.
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Durex findings
Sexually active Singaporeans aged 20 to 65, either single or married, who:
# Feel their sex lives lack excitement: 58 per cent
# Have sex at least once a week: 67 per cent
# Would like to have sex more than once a week: 63 per cent
# Think oral sex boosts libido: 60 per cent
# Masturbate once a week: 39 per cent
# Wish for more romance in their sex lives: 54 per cent
# Wish for better communication with their partners: 50 per cent
# Use vibrators: 16 per cent
# The average Singaporean male has had eight partners compared to the global average of 13. Austrian men are the most amorous with 29 partners.
# The average Singaporean female has had three partners compared to the global average of seven. New Zealand women take the cake with 20.
Findings of the latest Durex Sexual Wellbeing survey put couples here behind their counterparts in China, Malaysia and Thailand
MORE than half of Singaporeans yawn between the sheets - not because they are sleepy but because they are bored with their bedroom romps.
This is the finding of the latest Durex Sexual Wellbeing survey, which indicated that only 42 per cent of 1,000 Singaporean respondents - either single or married and aged between 20 and 65 - consider their sex lives exciting.
This puts them behind their counterparts in China, Malaysia and Thailand where, respectively, 64 per cent, 62 per cent and 43 per cent of the respondents report satisfactory sex lives.
The annual survey was conducted in August and September last year in 26 countries from France to Japan.
More than 26,000 people were questioned on health, general well-being, education, beliefs, sex and relationships and social circumstances.
Durex, owned by healthcare company SSL International, is the world's leading condom maker, accounting for 26 per cent of the global US$416 million (S$624 million) market.
The results, released yesterday, did reveal one area in which Singaporeans scored highest in the world.
Almost nine out of 10 Singaporeans, compared to eight out of 10 globally, have masturbated at some time. Four in 10 do it once a week.
Two-thirds of Singaporeans have sex at least once a week, but 63 per cent of those think that is not often enough.
But less-than-thrilled Singaporeans are not taking things lying down.
Asked to list things that would improve their sex lives, they mentioned more romance and better communication with partners.
For the record, the folks in Greece are the most eager to jump into bed - 87 per cent of them have sex at least once weekly.
Nigerians are happiest with their sex lives, with 78 per cent of them reporting that it is exciting.
The Japanese are the most miserable with just 10 per cent reporting the same.
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Durex findings
Sexually active Singaporeans aged 20 to 65, either single or married, who:
# Feel their sex lives lack excitement: 58 per cent
# Have sex at least once a week: 67 per cent
# Would like to have sex more than once a week: 63 per cent
# Think oral sex boosts libido: 60 per cent
# Masturbate once a week: 39 per cent
# Wish for more romance in their sex lives: 54 per cent
# Wish for better communication with their partners: 50 per cent
# Use vibrators: 16 per cent
# The average Singaporean male has had eight partners compared to the global average of 13. Austrian men are the most amorous with 29 partners.
# The average Singaporean female has had three partners compared to the global average of seven. New Zealand women take the cake with 20.
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