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BDSM the most popular kink amongst over 60s, study claims

A new study has delved into the sex lies of the over 60’s and the results may come as somewhat of a surprise.

While the elderly are usually lumped with the stereotype of shying away from any sort of sexual encounters, it seems that the truth is actually quite the opposite.

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A new survey had delved into the sex lives of the over 60's. Photo: Getty Images

OnBuy.com surveyed 2,381 over 60’s, asking them questions about their bedroom antics such as: Has your sex drive increased as you have aged?, Would you be happy to embark on a new sexual relationship? dnd Do you have any specific kinks/fetishes?

Astonishingly, BDSM came out on top as the most popular kink amongst the over 60’s. BDSM includes such acts as tying your partner up, spanking them or playing submissive or dominant roles.

Age play came in second on the list of kinks the over 60’s are interesting in learning more about, with group sex coming in third third.

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BDSM is the number one kink the over 60's are eager to hear more about. Photo: Getty Images

The top five was rounded off with dominant and submissive and scene/role play.

The survey found what three in five people admitted to thinking about sec on a weekly basis however, 48% of those surveyed haven’t had sex in the past year.

One in ten people were open to embarking on new sexual experiences and one in five would be open to getting more adventurous with their partner.

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