Food And Sex Are Equally Pleasurable To Women According To New Study

Everyone likes food as much as sex. But as it turns out, more than half of women think chowing down some grub can be as pleasurable as sleeping with someone. Yes, that’s right: A survey has revealed that most millennials not only like a good dinner as much as getting laid, they actually prefer it. Um, can they fill us in on what they’re eating or something, because it sounds orgasmic. Well, we guess it must be if they’re ranking it over orgasms. Find out more about the survey and its finding bellow!

Food and sex. Food is amazing. It’s nutritious, eclectic and, above all, delicious. And as it turns out, some women think food is extra delicious — we’re talking better-than-sex delicious. Yes, seriously.

Food and sex. Havas Worldwide partnered with Market Probe International to survey nearly 12,000 people about their thoughts on two of everyone’s favorite things: food and sex. (OK, technically they looked at how men and women view and consume food, but that just doesn't sound as interesting.) The research specifically analyzed “prosumers," people who consume and produce media, and “mainstream consumers,” people who typically follow the trends of prosumers.

Food and sex. So, what’d they find? According to the survey, about half of the mainstream and six out of 10 prosumers agreed that eating can be as pleasurable (read: sexy) as hittin’ the sheets with a partner.

Food and sex. "With the proliferation of hashtags such as #foodporn and #foodgasm, it might come as no surprise that around half the mainstream and 6 in 10 Prosumers agree that eating can be as pleasurable as sex,” the report reads.

Food and sex. What’s more, about a third of their survey sample would opt for a nice, savory dinner over a white-hot romp. This choice was most popular among women, with 42 percent of gals surveyed saying they are more likely to choose a meal over some peen. Meanwhile, only 26 percent of men would choose grub over sex.

Food and sex."At 42 percent, women were even more likely to choose dinner over sex,” the report states. "An additional 31 percent of women chose the neutral option (neither agree nor disagree), which means that fewer than 1 in 4 women would opt for sex over a great dinner."

Food and sex.So is food the new sex? Not exactly. "Part of the allure of food, especially for Prosumers and millennials, is that it offers endless opportunities for experimentation and new experiences,” the report says. In fact, eight in 10 prosumers and seven in 10 millennials reported liking to experiment with new food flavors and ingredients. And though you can technically experiment with new partners, it’s really not the same.

Food and sex."Food, much like wine and craft beers, has become a very important aspect of people in their road to being healthier versions of themselves," relationship coach and founder of Maze of Love, Chris Armstrong, told Bustle.

Food and sex.He added: "More importantly, good and inventive food has become a bit of a celebrity in its own right... a lot of people have a love affair with good food, and if they meet a potential partner that shares this love affair, the intellectual and emotional intimacy factors rise in conjunction."

Food and sex.But it’s not only women who prefer a juicy steak over a juicy piece of meat (if you know what we mean). Over on Reddit, one user asked the question: “What do you enjoy more? Sex or food?” Dozens of users, both male and female, responded — and their answers may surprise you.

Food and sex.“Food for sure,” one user confessed. “Food has never been disappointed by me or asked me where we stand. And when I see other people enjoying food I once ate I don't get all jealous.”

Food and sex.“Food wins,” another said. “Well, it's pretty convenient because you can have it anywhere. Bedroom, floor, kitchen table, living room, train, car, plane, backyard. Yup, you can eat food anywhere.”

Food and sex."Depends which is longer,” one dude confessed. "So far food takes four hours to f*ck me over, while sex, on the other hand, would probably take two seconds.” Uh, yikes.

Food and sex. But not everyone feels the same. A survey held by MiumMium, a marketplace for on-demand chefs, revealed that only 28 percent of people surveyed would take the best meal of their lives over intercourse. So, not everyone’s on the same page.

Food and sex. Bottom line: Food is good. Sex is good. Why can’t we have both? (Maybe not at the same time, though, as mixing both can get a little… messy, to say the least.)