Ahead of the release of the highly anticipated third season of Sex Education, the streaming service Netflix conducted a survey of more than 1,000 Australians aged over 18 to get an insight into our sexual past times. If you thought we were a nation that refused to experiment or try something new, think again. As it turns out, the study revealed 33 per cent of us use sex toys with our partners, 31 per cent watch porn together, and 27 per cent like to role play.
It certainly paints an interesting picture that shows we’re not only an experimental bunch, but a nation that enjoys trying new things with our partners in a sexually liberating way. As sexologist Aleeya Hachem says about the study, “The research shows Australians are confident, experimental and open, much like the characters reflected in Sex Education.”
Hachem adds, “Knowing what you’re into and embodying confidence will always be one of the biggest turn-ons for you and your partner and it’s a key takeaway from the latest series.”
If all that wasn’t enough, it appears we’re pretty confident with our bedroom skills, too. The study found that one in 10 Australians rate themselves as a “great” lover, while nearly a third consider themselves “good.” As for just which generation considers them the best in the bedroom, Millennials take out the win in that regard, with 59 per cent rating themselves as a “great” or “good” lover. Interestingly, the study found that when it comes to bedroom fantasies, we’re more likely to fantasise about co-workers or friends than celebrity crushes, at 59 per cent compared to 27 per cent. Why that might be the case is anyone’s guess. Perhaps it’s something like the Covid-19 effect, with movie theatres largely shut and so many celebrity events cancelled, we’re seeing less of our favourite stars on the screen and online. Or maybe nothing tops the feeling of a crush that’s somewhat attainable.
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The third season of Sex Education debuts today, September 17, on Netflix. If you are yet to get into the series, we firmly you encourage you to do so. The show follows a group of British teenagers as they discover the joys of self-pleasure and sex, as well as the awkwardness that abounds. Navigating relationships and their own bodies (as well as those of others), the show champions sexual exploration and celebrates sex as something to be talked about openly, without fear or shame. Season three will continue to explore the characters’ kinks, fantasies and quirks.
In an interview with The Standard, show creator Laurie Nunn explained the inspiration for the series. “I’m 35 now and my sex education was basically: ‘don’t get pregnant and don’t get an STI.’ I don’t think the work consent ever came up. We weren’t taught about female pleasure, female desire, LGBTQ issues.” The third season will explore the idea of shame and how it can be weaponised, a timely reminder in today’s current social and political climate.
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