Bangkok--27 Sep--Hill and Knowlton Thai lovers are bored in the bedroom, with more than half of them (57%) feeling their own sex lives lack excitement. The finding is one of the latest results from the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey, commissioned by Durex and carried out by Harris Interactive. More than two thirds (69%) of Thai people feel inhibited with their partners during sex and only 51% are comfortable in expressing their duvet desires. But, the survey confirmed that bedrooms are the scenes of a range of antics for some. “In the Bedroom” is the second in a series of reports which has been taking an intimate peak behind bedroom doors around the world and builds on its exploration into sexual satisfaction revealed earlier in April this year. The objective was to enable Durex, the leading authority on sexual wellbeing with more than 75 years, to remain at the forefront in helping people fulfill their sexual aspirations and enjoy better sex. When asked what would improve their sex lives, 57% named romance and being able to spend more time with partners (50%) as the top priorities. More than four out of ten of Thai respondents (44%) are also looking for better communication. Dr Pansak Sugkrakroek, Gynaecologist and Sexologist said, "What people do in the bedroom is very important for their sexual wellbeing, and currently there are many who feel unsatisfied with their situation, whether in terms of the frequency of intercourse or the excitement and variety it brings. But there’s a definite ray of light that’s apparent from the results of this survey. People want more excitement and variety — so we need to encourage more bedroom banter! To become more experimental means being more open, and that’s where the talking and confiding in your partner comes into play." The survey found that Thai men are among the most experienced lovers in the Asia-Pacific region, having had 12 partners — lower than the global average of 13 but above Malaysia (nine), India (six) and China (four). And the Thai woman’s average of two partners compares with the global female average of seven. This though, is similar to other countries in the region with the exception of Japan (eight). More than two thirds (69%) of all Thai lovers have sex weekly — and 29% have it at least three times a week or more — but this is not often enough for 62% of them who would like to up the frequency. And when Thai lovers are able to grasp the opportunity to seek mutual sexual satisfaction they spend an average of 29 minutes on the act, including foreplay. This is two minutes more than Hong Kong but less than the global average of 36 minutes and in countries such as Malaysia and China (both 35). More than a quarter of Thai respondents (27%) are currently using lubricants to enhance their sex lives (compared with 34% globally), but there are many more products that they are interested in trying to spice things up. “In the Bedroom” has highlighted the activities that people already enjoy as an integral part of their sex lives and those they would like to include in the future. The findings identified the inhibitions and pressures people face in the bedroom and have revealed that sexual priorities are changing for men and women across the globe with signs of optimism for the future. Analysis of physical pleasure and sexual knowledge and education are to follow in the coming year. The Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey was conducted online during August and September 2006 to gain insights into sexual wellbeing from the general public in 26 countries. More than 26,000 people were questioned on key aspects of their lives: health, general wellbeing, education, beliefs, sex and relationships, attitudes to sex and social circumstances. Participating countries were Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States. As a result of the survey, Durex has amassed a wealth of data, providing an unprecedented insight into all areas of sexual wellbeing. Durex is publishing the data over a period of 18 months to look in depth at a variety of topics, including sexual experimentation, physical pleasure, emotional aspects of sex, first sexual experience, and education. By the end of the series Durex will have developed a model for sexual wellbeing. For further information, please contact; Saowapa Sukuntee / Suthatip Boonsaeng / Pishnu Plaikaew Hill and Knowlton Thailand Tel: 0-2627-3501 ext 191, 216, 154 Mobile: 08-1844-5417, 08-9924-6464, 08-9996-9641 Fax: 0-2627-3510 [email protected] [email protected]