Over 1,100 women
responded to an online questionnaire and four out of ten
said they actively spend time surfing internet sex sites
and a third do so with their partner.
The survey aimed to find out what experiences users
of a female website (allabouteve) had of sex on the
internet. The results indicate women are not afraid of
using the net as a sex aid. 63% were interested in
getting online tips for a better sex life; 54% were
interested in advice and support on sex; 46% would buy
sex books, toys or videos online; 40% were interested in
visiting sex sites; 40% were interested in using the
internet to explore different sexual practices and 53%
like to go online to giggle at what they find.
The women said surfing sex sites was largely a way of
enhancing an existing relationship, rather than a way of
meeting new partners. More than 75% said they would
steer clear of sex chat rooms, 84% said would say no to
indulging in cybersex in a chat room with a stranger and
87% would not be interested in finding a sexual partner
online.
Of those who took part, 65% were married, 70% were
aged 26 to 45, 96% were heterosexual and 48% had
children. The website belongs to women's magazine EVE
and the results are available on allabouteve.
