Approximately 71 per cent of us admit looking at new and alternative ways of staying warm this winter to save money amid rising energy bills and the cost of living crisis
Brits have an eyebrow raising strategy to help reduce their heating bills this winter – by getting frisky between the sheets more often, a new study has suggested.
According to new findings, around seven in 10 Brits – around 71% – admit they are looking at new and alternative ways of staying warm this winter to save money amid rising energy costs and the cost of living crisis. Around 62% of Brits looking to cut back say they will wear extra layers of clothing while 38% will hug a hot water bottle instead of reaching for the thermostat.
The survey of 1,500 Brits, commissioned by British retailer Bensons for Beds, found 35% of Brits – rising to 53% of 18 to 24-year-olds – plan to take to their beds and have more sex with their partner to keep warm. And almost as many (34%) admit to feeling “hornier” in winter as snuggling up indoors is romantic in cold weather.
Nearly six in ten – or 56% – think Christmas conceptions will surge this year as cash-strapped Brits get hot under the covers. Surprisingly, four in 10 Brits say that seeing snow on the ground outside is an aphrodisiac while 32% confess that mistletoe and mulled wine puts them in the mood for sex.
Men are apparently keener than women on the idea of extra sex to stay warm this winter at 44 per cent in favour compared to 26 per cent. Two thirds of singletons – 67 per cent – would like to find a ‘cuffing companion’ for the colder months via an online dating app.
Millions of Brits are resorting to drastic measures to stay warm in the face of sky high energy bills, researchers found. Six in 10 (61%) plan to hunker down at home in fewer rooms to keep costs down with living rooms and bedrooms the most popular places to hole up.
Around four in ten Brits (37%) will heat their home less than in previous years, with 32% set on turning the heating down. Sadly, 19% of those surveyed can only afford to heat one room in their home, while just 6% are planning to turn their central heating off altogether.
Bensons head of marketing Lisa Richards said: “The age-old practice of sharing people’s body heat is a great way to keep warm. But for those who might not have a partner or pet to snuggle up to a duvet is a great alternative.”
