A recent survey conducted by YouGov revealed that sexual intercourse is the favorite pastime of Britons. During survey 2,144 people were interviewed over the Internet between November 21 and 23.  

Survey revealed that more than a third of Britons rank sexual activity at the top of their list of freetime activities. This survey also revealed that women preferred gossiping with friends, while men tended to rank sex as number one.

Other free time activities preferred by Britons were gossiping with friends (18 per cent), window shopping (9 per cent) and going to a museum (6 per cent). Survey also revealed influence of cold weather on passion level, 43 percent of Scots rated sex as their favorite freetime activity, compared to 35 percent of Londoners.

Lisa Power, head of policy at the Terrence Higgins Trust, the sexual health charity that commissioned the poll, urged couples to practise safe sex. She added that Rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections are on the up so when you snuggle down with a partner, make sure you do it safely.