Are couples friskier on vacation? This new study reveals some interesting findings

It might be time to pack your bags

playful couple on top of one another while in a lake with mountains in the background
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If you need an incentive to pack your bags, this might do the trick. 

According to research, we are in a sexier state of mind while traveling with a S.O., so you'll want to make room in your luggage for the best sex toys for couples—they're just as necessary as your toiletries. 

Passport-Photo Online decided to poll 1,000+ Americans to uncover their sexy habits while on vacation, and it turns out spending more time focusing on things you enjoy makes activity between the sheets all the more pleasurable. Sounds like it might be time to familiarize yourself with a few travel hacks and book a getaway—that wanderlust is bound to kick in. 

Are couples friskier on vacation?

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When speaking to those people polled, Passport-Photo Online confirmed that the consensus is indeed that frisky activities are better when away from home. A good tip for how to get in the mood? A confirmation from Hotels.com. 

Some of the findings are actually pretty eye-opening. Here's what the company uncovered. 

(Psst! Here are some stats about the methodology: respondents were 52.4% male, 47.4% female and 0.2% other. 14.6% of respondents were 25 or younger, 49.2% were aged 26–38, 25.8% were aged 39–54 and 10.4% were 55 or older.)

Is sex better when you're away from home?

A staggering 80% of participants feel as though sex is better when you're away from home. Guess that desire for adventure carries over into the bedroom, too. 

Does sex differ while traveling?

Everyone likes to up the ante while on vacation, as 72% of participants revealed they're more likely to experiment and act on their sexual fantasies when they're taking a trip. When in Rome—or literally anywhere else—right?

Favorite vacation sex accessories

While strategically packing that suitcase, couples are most likely to bring the following sex accessories: 

Where do people have sex while on vacation?

Although the hotel room seems like a no-brainer, some couples live a little more dangerously. Then, there are those trips that don't require a hotel room at all. Here's where pairs are most likely to get frisky while away: 

  • Hotel room (75%)
  • Shower/bathtub (65%)
  • Tent (60%)
  • Rental Car (39%)

Where do couples want to get down to business?

  • On a beach (51%)
  • In nature (49%)
  • In the ocean/sea (45%)

You can do a deep dive into the findings online. So, about that tropical getaway...

Danielle Valente
Digital News Writer

Need a TV show recommendation? Maybe a few decor tips? Danielle, a digital news writer at Future, has you covered. Her work appears throughout the company’s lifestyle brands, including My Imperfect Life, Real Homes, and woman&home. Mainly, her time is spent at My Imperfect Life, where she’s attuned to the latest entertainment trends and dating advice for Gen Z.

Before her time at Future, Danielle was the editor of Time Out New York Kids, where she got to experience the best of the city from the point of view of its littlest residents. Before that, she was a news editor at Elite Daily. Her work has also appeared in Domino, Chowhound, and amNewYork, to name a few. 

When Danielle’s not writing, you can find her testing out a new recipe, reading a book (suggestions always welcome), or rearranging the furniture in her apartment…again. 

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