CHINESE TOO STRESSED FOR SEX
A survey by Eli Lilly has found that an astonishing number of Chinese couples give up on sex because of physical or psychological problems related to stress. Nearly 33,000 people from 10 Chinese cities took part in the survey, and the researchers found that 30% of middle-aged couples and 25% of couples younger than 30 have given up sex altogether! 41% of the respondents engaged only in kissing and cuddling, while 25% said they preferred to talk or be quiet when left alone with their partners. What, you might ask, is wrong with these people? Work stress and family responsibilities were cited as causes. 37% of respondents said concerns over their children, parents or finances had led to less communication with their partners. Unsurprisingly, most of the couples interviewed said they were frustrated by the lack of intimacy in their lives.

THE CHURCH MADE ME DO IT
Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie, soon to grace our big screen in the Quentin Tarantino-Robert Rodriguez film Grindhouse, in which she plays a lesbian, has admitted to having had lesbian flings in the past. The singer says she went through an out-of-control phase when younger – but reckons that her strict upbringing, as a Catholic, is to blame. Well, that’s an excuse most of us in this country can use!

SEXTON’S MISCELLANY: BEST PICK UP LINES
Starting a conversation with a stranger isn’t the easiest task in the world. The website, How To Have Good Sex, suggests that these are the best lines to try:
- At a party or event, ask how did they meet the host or hostess.
- At a lecture, ask their impression of the speech or opinion on the topic being discussed.
An most situations you can approach a stranger asking if their name is Aidan/Aisling etc. When they say no, explain how much they look like an old friend of yours or how you are almost certain you’d met before at a party/university/concert or whatever comes to mind. If you’re lucky, they may actually say ‘yes’ to one of these and volunteer information about themselves
- Approach and say that you and your mate were having a debate about what your target works at, or studies. Choose an interesting profession or course of study, or something related to what you do yourself, or know about – but something relatively believable. It’s unlikely a very short girl will believe you honestly thought she was a model – and few people will be happy to hear that they look like a clamper.
ind something you have in common. This is particularly easy if you are at a concert, festival, match or industry event of some sort.
- Ask for help. Most people love to have their opinions or assistance solicited. Blokes will be more than happy to show you how to work a machine at the gym. Ask a woman her assistance choosing a bouquet of flowers for a sister-in-law in hospital.
- At a crowded bar you can strike up a conversation saying how overworked the bar staff look and ask the other person what they think the best method for gaining the barman’s attention might be.
It’s important to smile, nod your agreement with what they say and encourage conversation by asking questions, or seeking opinions. You need to seem friendly, but not too in the other person’s face. If your target keeps talking to you, there is a decent chance that they find you interesting too. In certain of the above situations, your target’s time may be limited, so if you seem to be getting the right signals, ask for a phone number before it’s too late. News and views from around the world, stimulation for the eyes and ears, Sexton's Miscellany plus this week's Top Sex Tip...
THIS WEEK'S TOP SEX TIP: SACRUM BLEU
The sacrum is the small dent just above the crease of the bum. Like the whole of the buttocks area, the sacrum is sensitive and responds well to stimulation. If you or your partner is unsure about anal stimulation, well, this is a good place to start.
Try massaging it in circular motions with your thumb. Use a little bit of massage oil to make it extra intense. Alternatively, use a warming or tingling lubricant and blow lightly on the area. Then use your whole mouth to breath warm air on it. This creates a delicious sensation and will send shivers up your partner’s spine.