Map reveals the places in England where the most sex is had – and the top locations are VERY surprising

Is it dinner or tea, what do you call a sandwich and where is really the home of British music?

These are some of the hotly contested disagreements that divide the nation, pitting Northerners against Southerners and vice versa.

But now an interactive map – based on responses from 5,000 adults from across the country – appears to be sparking a very different row over who, on average, has more fun in the bedroom.

Perhaps surprisingly, cheerful northern destinations such as Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle do not feature in the top ten areas with the most sex per week.

Instead, locations in the South feature (including Greater London, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire), while it's a real triumph for the Midlands, with six places in the West and East regions dominating the list.

Sleep technology company Simba have peeled back the covers to reveal their first 'bad behavior report', which reveals England's best and worst bedtime habits by region, from sleep and sex to Netflix binges and social media scrolling.

The first place in the region to enjoy the most challenging nighttime activities with their partner was Rutland, with those who called the location home having sex an average of 2.69 times a week.

In second place was Berkshire, with 2.37 times per week, and third place went to Buckinghamshire (2.31), while fourth place was claimed by Cambridgeshire (2.14).

West Midlands (2.05) came fifth, followed by Shropshire (2.02), Greater London (2.01), Leicestershire (1.95), Derbyshire (1.91) and finally Warwickshire (1.84).

Meanwhile, Norfolk residents (0.92) are the least intimate per week, according to the research.

The East Anglia area was closely followed by Suffolk (0.96), as well as the northern locations of Northumberland and Merseyside (both 0.97).

Worcestershire (1.03), Northamptonshire (1.07), East Sussex (1.1), Essex (1.24), Gloucestershire (1.28) and Surrey (1.27) rounded out the list of places where average the least sex is had per week.

Simba, in collaboration with the UK's largest independent sleep charity, The Sleep Charity, examined data from more than 5,000 adults across England to discover how our mattress use influences our quest for the perfect night's sleep.

The report takes a closer look at the best and worst bedtime habits, with The Sleep Charity explaining the impact these behaviors have on a good night's sleep.

It shows that 65 percent of people across England regularly fail to get the bare minimum of seven hours of sleep a night as recommended by the NHS – and 34 percent describe the quality of their sleep as 'poor'.

Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity said: 'Sleep quality depends on many different factors: the amount of energy we emit during the day, its regularity and the amount of stimulants we consume.

'But it also depends on how you use your bed and what meaning your brain learns to assign to it that keeps it from switching off.

'There is consensus among sleep experts that if we limit our mattress activities to sex, sleep and illness, our sleep quality will vastly improve.

'However, this new research from Simba shows that less than a quarter of adults in the country actually adhere to the golden rule of the '3 S's'.

'Using the bed exclusively for illness, sleep and sex improves sleep quality through the psychological association of the bedroom with relaxation and reduces distractions, which will ultimately contribute to our overall well-being and happiness.

'The practice strengthens emotional bonds between partners, emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental health, which is especially important when we are not feeling well, and supports a healthier lifestyle by prioritizing rest, relaxation and intimacy in a dedicated space. '

The new data shows that almost a quarter of adults admit to watching and streaming TV in bed (24 percent), and a further fifth admit to endlessly scrolling social media instead of going to sleep.

Online shopping, telephoning and gaming also score high as distractions before going to sleep (17 percent, 14 percent and 14 percent respectively).

Lisa continued: 'Technology has become a bad bedfellow in most households, and we're increasingly seeing people sacrificing a good night's sleep in favor of catching up on streaming series or social media.

'More than just fatigue, lack of sleep increases the risk of several health problems, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

'Research has also shown that sleeping less than seven hours a night can hinder the required focus, increasing the risk of accidents at work or behind the wheel.'

When it comes to age, English 18-24 year olds undertake the most sleep-stealing activities per week (6.7 on average) and are the generation that works and studies in bed the most.

Interestingly, Oxfordshire reports the highest levels of working in bed (18 per cent), with Derbyshire and Hertfordshire in second and third places (both 10 per cent).

Those between the ages of 45 and 54 lead the way when it comes to using their mattress exclusively for sleep, sex and illness (26 percent).

“Your bed isn't just a physical space – it's a psychological signal to your brain,” Lisa said. 'By reserving it for sleep, intimacy and recovery from illness, you train your brain to recognize the purpose of this environment.'

Steve Reid, CEO and co-founder of Simba said: 'A good night's sleep is the foundation for building a good quality life and wellbeing, and as our research shows, using your mattress for three 'S' only plays already plays a major role in experiencing a good night's sleep. good quality sleep.

“However, life is busy and it's hard to break tech habits, so it's no wonder other activities keep us busy in bed.”

'We're on a mission to bring better sleep to everyone. It's often difficult to switch off at night, but by taking time out and being mindful of your sleep hygiene routine and how we can create a more positive bedroom environment, people can only benefit from a good night's sleep.'