Sex or longevity?

Sex or longevity?
Sep 9, 2008 02:26
guestvictor	A large number of Britons would be prepared to give up sex if it meant they would live to be 100, according to a survey on last Friday. The Mori research found that 40 percent would pass on the passion for longevity, although far more women (48 percent) were willing to make the sacrifice than men (31 percent). However nearly all (94 percent) would not give up their friends or family in order to reach their century while a half thought scientists should keep trying to prolong people's lifespans. Private health care provider BUPA commissioned the survey as part of a debate on the implications of an ageing population. Is there a direct relationship between sex and longevity? Would you give up sex if it meant you would live to be 100?

Sep 9, 2008 02:26

guestvictor

A large number of Britons would be prepared to give up sex if it meant they would live to be 100, according to a survey on last Friday.
The Mori research found that 40 percent would pass on the passion for longevity, although far more women (48 percent) were willing to make the sacrifice than men (31 percent).

However nearly all (94 percent) would not give up their friends or family in order to reach their century while a half thought scientists should keep trying to prolong people's lifespans.

Private health care provider BUPA commissioned the survey as part of a debate on the implications of an ageing population.

Is there a direct relationship between sex and longevity? Would you give up sex if it meant you would live to be 100?

Sep 9, 2008 16:42	#1
DAVEC Points: Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Status: Offline	If I gave up sex I wouldnt live to be 100, but it would sure as hell feel like it.

Sep 9, 2008 16:56	#2
BARONTWANGLE Points: Join Date: Nov 7, 2007 Status: Offline	Come on Dave - stop pretending you have a sex life!

Sep 9, 2008 20:23	#3
DODGER Points: Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Status: Offline	Ok, maybe I’m just shallow; I’ll take the sex thanks very much. What’s the point of living to 100 if you have to suck your lunch through a straw and have somebody change your colostomy bag three times a day? Dodger.

Sep 9, 2008 23:12	#4
JCNILE123 Points: Join Date: Mar 30, 2006 Status: Offline	I can see your point Dodger, Yes...Sex.

Sep 9, 2008 23:17	#5
JIMMYB Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	How about those monks and nuns? They must live longer than us.

Sep 9, 2008 23:44	#6
GUEST15155	my nuts would probably sag to the ground

Sep 10, 2008 12:10	#7
DAVEC Points: Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Status: Offline	Hey Baron, what do you mean 'pretend'? Doesnt 3 books and 4 dvds count?

Sep 10, 2008 20:52	#8
DODGER Points: Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Status: Offline	Sorry Dave, sex on your own just doesn’t count Mate. Dodger..

Sep 10, 2008 23:58	#9
BARONTWANGLE Points: Join Date: Nov 7, 2007 Status: Offline	Dave never said he was on his own - I'm sure he is probably accompanied by a well manicured hand!

Sep 11, 2008 01:08	#10
DAVEC Points: Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Status: Offline	It doesnt count? thats so unfair

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