World Sexuality

Over 1,000 experts in sexual health attened The 18th World Congress of Sexology was held in Sydney, Australia this week. Doctor Margaret Redelman, the president of group, says drugs such as Viagra have revolutionised intimacy for men, while the sexual needs of women are often forgotten. (Now why doesn’t that surprise me? I’ve always said that if men could get pregnant abortions would be a sacrament.)

“Women in that age, post-menopausal age group who are not helped by testosterone and HRT are then really in a bind,” she said.

“Their partner still has desire and now has the function and wants to make love and the woman has no interest and very little physical satisfaction for herself.”

Let’s hope that the 19th World Congress of Sexology reports success in helping women over 60 start enjoying sex again!

Global Sexual Wellbeing 2006-07 survey reported on the number of times on average people are having sex around the world. Rootin’ and tootin’ Brazil and Greece topped the list with more than 164 and 145 times per year. At the bottom of the ladder is Japan with fewer than 53 times a year. (No wonder they’re not having many babies!) The group also surveyed the sexual satisfaction and Nigeria, Mexico and India sit at the top of the list with more than 60 per cent sexual satisfaction.

Australia lead the group in one area - the most orgasms - with more than 58 per cent of respondents saying they climaxed regularly. They also reported that they spent an average of 17 minutes per session on sexual intercourse. (Say it ain’t so! I suppose there has to be time left over for TV and surfing the net.)