The bathroom proves the place for the best sex

A recent survey suggests that a bathroom bonk is a perfect place for a lusty moment.

“When sex becomes routine, something about the creative passion and pleasure that can be accessed lessens. Therefore having sex in places other than the bedroom – the bathroom, the balcony and the kitchen, for example – can add an extra bit of spice and excitement.” – Daniel Sher, clinical psychologist and sex therapy expert at Between Us Clinic, an online men’s sexual dysfunction clinic

A poll has looked at the best places other than the bedroom to have sex.

A steamy bathroom takes the top spot with couples who experimented there experiencing heart rate elevations up to an average of 121BPM, a 73% increase. In second place is a balcony or veranda. When asked, several couples stated the exposure gets them going, with heart rates rising to 116BPM on average.

The intimacy of a closet or utility room is also a seller for great sex. In third place, BPMs jumped by 64% to around 115BPM. The dining room comes in fourth as the versatility of chairs really allow couples to experiment with their positions. Average heart rates increased by 60% to 112BPM and is followed closely by the kitchen in fifth with a 56% increase (109BPM).

“When choosing where to have sex, it’s important to think about what turns you on as a couple – being intimate on the balcony brings with it the possibility of being seen by others for instance. Having sex in the kitchen can be new and exciting and can also add an added layer of intimate knowledge between you and your partner, which can be subtly tapped into the next time that you’re hosting guests.” – Daniel Sher, clinical psychologist and sex therapy expert at Between Us Clinic, an online men’s sexual dysfunction clinic

Flipping the results, the researchers reveal the landing or stairs as the least enjoyable area of the house to have sex while the living room isn’t one of the bigger turn ons either.

And is sex too predictable in the bedroom? It is according to participants, as the comfort of a bed seems to cap pleasure and heart rates to just 108BPM.

“The bathroom provides so much opportunity for exploration and alternative sensual stimulation. Get creative. Have sex standing up. Have sex in the shower, on the basin, in the bath. Make full use of steam, soap, lotions and perfumes.” – Daniel Sher, clinical psychologist and sex therapy expert at Between Us Clinic, an online men’s sexual dysfunction clinic

Methodology: OnBuy.com asked 50 sexually active couples (100 participants) to wear heart rate trackers and track their heart rates before and immediately after having sex in different areas of the house. The difference and percentage increase from standard resting heart rates per couple per room were calculated and then averaged.

The average resting heart was recorded at 70BPM according to the 50 couples who took part in the experiment. According to sources, average resting heart rates vary from 60 – 100BPM.

Pictured Top: Jane Asher in Crossroads as the lusty Angel Samson.