This was closely followed by doggy-style in second place, voted for by 22 per cent of women and 21 per cent of men. Also in the top few was cowgirl 14 per cent of women and 15 per cent of men and spooning 8 per cent of women and 6 per cent of men. And five per cent of men, in both missionary and doggy style, said that anal sex was their preferred choice. The research, conducted by healthcare company EuroClinix , also asked 2, people how many sexual partners they had racked up. The most common amount was an average of three, with 27 per cent of women and 23 per cent of men revealing they had between two and four notches on their bedpost.

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When it comes to sex positions, you might have a few favourites that you rely on, from the standard hello, missionary to the more unique like the pinball wizard. But, as with all things, variety can bring something fresh and exciting to your bedroom endeavours. Fancy mixing it up a bit?

The phrase "familiarity breeds contempt" applies to sex, too. Going through all the same motions in the bedroom, time and time again, doesn't exactly help in the love department. Relationship experts recommend keeping things spontaneous , whether that means trying a different time, place, sex position, or just generally being more adventurous.