If you prefer to spice things up in locations other than your bed, it’s time to take note.
Though the bedroom remains the most typical setting for intimacy, many couples enjoy taking their adventurous escapades to different areas of the house.
From the bathroom to the kitchen, and even the garden where they hope the neighbors won’t catch a glimpse, people are exploring various venues for their intimate moments.
One spot gaining popularity is the trusty couch, with a staggering 97 percent of Brits confessing to getting intimate on their sofas.
According to a survey by the UK company Sofa Club, one in five individuals who opt for couch intimacy leave the TV on in the background during the act.
Among the 500 study participants, many stated that the living room setting made them feel more at ease than other areas, with 26 percent of men and 24 percent of women expressing this sentiment.
For those who enjoy intimacy on the sofa, it’s important to be mindful of potential bacterial infections.
Doctor Hana Patel, an NHS GP and Medico-Legal Expert Witness, cautioned: “Though having sex on the sofa can be fun, there are some risks to be aware of. One example is an increased risk of bacterial infections due to sofas often not being cleaned as thoroughly and easily as your bedding.”
She also emphasized the significance of maintaining hygiene with sex toys.
“If you’re sharing sex toys, make sure you wash them between each use and always put a new condom on them each time,” she advised.
“Sharing sex toys has risks, including getting and passing on STIs such as chlamydia, syphilis and herpes.”
Explaining the allure of sofa intimacy, sex and relationship coach Gemma Nice attributes it to the spontaneity it often brings.
“Having sex on the sofa often adds a touch of spontaneity that keeps the excitement alive,” Nice explained.
“It creates a more intimate setting where couples can engage in dirty talk or foreplay before moving things to the bedroom. Plus, the presence of a TV in the living room can set the mood, with a film or show potentially instigating forms of arousal that might lead to sexier moments.”
She also mentioned that nighttime bedroom intimacy ‘often involves a routine’, which can sometimes diminish excitement, while sofa intimacy allows individuals to ‘dive right into the moment’.