- Nearly half (44%) of Britons admit they will just be quieter in bed this Christmas
- A survey of 2,000 adults reveals a third of couples will instead take up spoon sex
- The findings, made by One Condoms, showed a third (38%) would have less sex
It’s the time of year that family members you haven’t seen in years, and friends from all corners of the globes, come and stay at your home.
But new research suggests that being separated between your loved ones by just a flimsy wall isn’t enough to put you off sex this Christmas.
Nearly half of Britons admit they will just resort to being quieter in bed rather than skip passionate nights beneath the sheets with their partner.
A survey of 2,000 adults reveals a third of couples will instead take up spoon sex in the next two weeks – as opposed to the noisier positions.
New research suggests that being separated between your loved ones by just a flimsy wall isn’t enough to put you off sex this Christmas
The poll, commissioned by One Condoms, delved into how the festive period can diminish the sex lives of thousands of happy relationships.
Despite most admitting that they would seek quieter sex (44 per cent), the findings showed a third (38 per cent) would have less sex.
Just 6 per cent of respondents, who were between the ages of 18 and 65, revealed that they would try to have more sex this festive period.
Annabelle Knight, a certified British couples counsellor, told MailOnline that ‘family staying can be a hinderance to our sex lives’.
She added: ‘Research shows many people will be finding ways to enjoy steamy-but-sneaky nights by embracing quieter positions over the festive period.
‘Cowgirl and doggy can be noisy, hand-over-mouth is only liked by some, but missionary and spoon-sex are seasonal favourites because they allow for all the fun.’
However, Ms Knight, who has given sex advice on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and ITV’s This Morning, said those positions have further benefits.
She added because spooning and missionary are quiet they avoid any ’embarrassing exchanges over breakfast the next day with a relative’.
Just a quarter admitted they would have less sex because ‘there is family around’ – and 32 per cent said they would actually have more.
The survey also revealed that a fifth (21 per cent) of people would make special arrangements about sex to cope with family staying.
And more than a third (38 per cent) would avoid making love for the entire festive period – with New Year’s Day being the least popular day.
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Holly Willoughby was crowned the woman that Brits would most like to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas.
Some 18 per cent of respondents voted for the 36-year-old TV presenter as the most attractive woman.
Michelle Keegan, famous for her appearance in ITV’s Coronation Street, came in second place with 12 per cent of votes.
And former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole scooped the bronze medal with 8 per cent – slightly above fellow singer Rita Ora.
For men, heartthrob Aidan Turner, famous for being the lead character in BBC show Poldark, came top with 21 per cent of votes.
Singer Olly Murs claimed silver medal with 15 per cent.
Comedian Noel Fielding, ex-One Direction frontman Harry Styles and heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua shared third place with 6 per cent each.