Will the World Cup Lead to Less Sex? Survey Suggests Football May Take Priority
As the world gears up for the kick-off of the 2014 World Cup tonight, a new survey suggests that football fever may come at the expense of bedroom activity for many men.
A recent poll conducted by condom manufacturer Durex, and reported by French sports outlet So Foot, reveals that a significant number of men may choose to prioritise watching the World Cup over intimacy with their partners during the month-long tournament.
The study, which surveyed 2,000 men, found that 40% admitted they would decline their partner’s advances in order to focus on the football matches. This suggests that during the World Cup, the sport may take precedence over sex for a substantial proportion of male fans.
Interestingly, the survey also revealed that 37% of men would only agree to sex if the television remained on during the act — a clear sign of just how important the football viewing experience is for many.
For those determined to maintain their usual level of intimacy, 42% confessed that they planned to be quicker in order to return promptly to the screen. This hints at a compromise of sorts, where the passion of the game might slightly shorten the passion in the bedroom.
These findings highlight the powerful impact of major sporting events on daily life, particularly on relationships and sexual activity. Football, often described as a religion in many countries, commands intense attention and devotion — enough, it seems, to occasionally overshadow even the most intimate moments.
Experts say such shifts in behaviour are not unusual during global sporting events, where communal excitement and social rituals around watching matches become central to fans’ routines.
While some couples may find the changes amusing or frustrating, others may embrace the World Cup as a rare opportunity to come together in front of the television, bonding over shared support for their national teams.
With the tournament set to run for a month, fans and their partners will soon discover just how much football influences their personal lives — and whether the beautiful game truly changes the rhythm of romance.
