Topic: Surveys

Seven Possible Reasons Why Women Are More Tired Than Men

Seven Possible Reasons Why Women Are More Tired Than Men
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re less well-rested than your male partner, you’re not alone. According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control, women feel tired at significantly higher rates than men do. Looking at the CDC’s recent survey, 15% of all women report feeling tired or exhausted most of the time, while only 10% of men do. This gap widens for the 18-44 age group (which really seems like it should be at least two age groups), in which 16% of women but only 9% of men report those nagging feelings of sleepiness. Things only start to even out again once people reach retirement age. So what gives?

I guess the obvious answer would be “despite women’s increased role in the workplace, household duties are still not equitably distributed,” but let’s dig a little deeper, shall we? Here are seven possible reasons why women are the sleepier sex. More »

Survey Says A Man’s Favorite Sexual Position Is… Surprising

Survey Says A Man's Favorite Sexual Position Is... Surprising

Esquire came out with their annual sex survey today and it’s got a little of everything: depressing (34% of men in committed relationships have cheated on their current partner), interesting (14% of married men have had at least one sexual encounter with another man), stupid (11% don’t seem to give a shit about condoms?) but perhaps most interesting is their response to the question of favorite sexual position. More »

Survey: Underwear Can Dictate Your Day

Survey: Underwear Can Dictate Your Day

ShopSmart magazine (little known progeny of Consumer Reports) conducted a telephone survey of 1,008 women aged 18 and older about their underwear (1,008 struck me as odd, too). Apparently frumpy grandma panties can ruin your day, while some lace-y concoction from that boutique that gives you champagne while you shop can actually pay for itself by boosting your confidence and making you happier. I think. Anyway, findings: More »