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- One less than Mexicans (14)

- Equal to the global average (13)

* American women average nine partners, which is:

- One less than Canadians (10)

- One less than the British (10)

- Three more than Mexicans (6)

- Two more than the global average (7)

* Oral sex (69%) and sensual massage (62%) top the list of activities in

the bedroom

* More than four out of ten (42%) enjoy sexual fantasies and erotica

(41%) to boost the libido

* Older people still enjoy a variety of activities to keep passion alive,

as more than 52% of those 55 or older give oral sex and 29% act out

sexual fantasies

- Globally, 48% of those 55 or older practice oral sex and more

than a third (36%) act out sexual fantasies

* We like to please ourselves: 88% of Americans have masturbated at some

time

- Globally, 83% of people have masturbated at some time

* More than a third of Americans (34%) use vibrators and more than half

(54%) use lubricants as part of their sex lives

- That's far higher than the global figures of 21% and 34%

respectively

The research also shows that most Americans (54%) expect greater tolerance of sexual preferences and practices in the future and are optimistic it will happen within 10 years. Another 52% expect that lovers will become more experimental, with 57% looking forward to people being sexually active for longer in the years to come.

"The survey 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," said Stephen Mare, Brand Manager for Durex(R). "As a leading authority on sexual wellbeing, Durex(R) is always looking at how habits are changing to ensure that we are providing the appropriate pro
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