It’s Official – We’re Sexy!
Durex released the results of the 2004 Global Sex Survey on 12 October. This is the first time Ireland has taken part in the survey – and I am glad to say that we have acquitted ourselves admirably.

The Irish outperform the global average in almost all categories. However, when it comes to sexual indulgences, experimentation and all round filthiness, we really come into our own. Here’s an overview of what we get up to behind closed doors.

Ireland Global
Use handcuffs/blindfold 48% 22%
Role Play 25% 15%
Dressing Up 28% 13%
Watch porn with partner 48% 35%
Video/photograph partner 23% 17%
Spanking 32% 19%
Use sex toys 43% 20%
Own a vibrator 36% 27%

It’s not all good news though. Although more than half of us report HIV/Aids to be our biggest sexual worry, 52% of us admit to having unprotected sex with someone whose sexual history we don’t know. This is considerably higher than the global average of 35% – which seems crazy in the circumstances. I hope we see a significant drop in these figures next year.
C’mon all, condoms are readily available, and a whole lot cheaper than an STD or an unplanned pregnancy. The full survey can be read at www.durex.com

Great Vibrations
As if you didn’t have enough of a reason to want to have your own personal pleasure device, a study by the Berman Centre in Chicago has found that women who use vibrators experience a heightened sense of arousal, reach orgasm quicker and easier, and are less likely to experience pain after sexual activity.

Stimulation for Ears and Eyes

Movies
Since 48% of you enjoy porn with your partner, check out HQSexMovies for free hardcore. HQ links to a number of different sites where all sorts of free filth can be downloaded. Features include anal, cum shots, mature, double-penetration and watersports. See www.hqsexmovies.com.

Web
An altogether gentler approach is Veg Porn – Titillating Tofu Eaters. Veg Porn is a site made by and for vegans and vegetarians! The models are all veggies and the site features both men and women. The pictorials aim to give you a feeling for who the person is, instead of simply being a gallery. Plus the models look like real people – they are all shapes and sizes and body hair is much in evidence. Unfortunately it’s a paid site, but 5% of your $12 a month will be donated to a non-profit organisation. See www.vegporn.com.

Toys
Do you like to be busy with your hands? Or are you just horny but broke? Well, then check out Homemade Sex Toys for a variety of sex toys to create and enjoy. You don’t have to be a craftsman to make these, and most of the suggestions use things that are lying around your gaff at this very moment. See www.homemade-sex-toys.com.

This ISSUE’s Top Sex Tip: Sensual Massage

Those of you not spending the requisite time on foreplay should try giving your partner a sensual massage as an appetiser. Massage is almost universally appreciated, gets your partner in the mood and reconnects you with all the interesting curves and quirks of his or her body. Here’s how.
Set the scene first. Light candles, preferably scented, straighten the bed putting fresh towels over your sheets, put on some relaxing or romantic music – and make sure the room is warm enough.
Begin with your partner’s back. Lightly stroke, running your fingertips from their neck to their coccyx. Take your time and explore their body. Repeat this movement over the arms, legs and butt too. Your stroke should be fairly light here, but if it’s too light, it’s going to tickle, so vary the pressure accordingly.
Warm up some massage oil between your hands. Glide your hands gently over your partner’s body. Once they are nicely oiled up, use harder pressure and massage.
Work your way around your partner’s body. Don’t ignore any part, but be gentle with the breasts. Leave the genitals until last, beginning by teasing the area around the upper legs.
Two things to remember:
Some people’s genitals may be sensitive to massage oil, so check first.
Some massage oils can degrade latex, so read the bottle carefully or buy non-latex based condoms.
Finally, you can go all the way, bringing your partner to climax – or if you both prefer you can take advantage of his or her high state of arousal and take full and complete advantage of them! They’ll love you for it either way…