A new global survey on sexual well-being conducted by the condom manufacturer Durex shows that Indians are low on sexual satisfaction.

Achieving an orgasm is a key driver of sexual satisfaction. Just 46 per cent of Indians said that they usually orgasm. Moreover, the level of sexual satisfaction was half for women as compared to that of men in India.

While 55 per cent Indian males achieve orgasm, only 26 per cent Indian women can say the same. This difference in gender pretty much holds true globally, where twice as many men (64 per cent) as women regularly have orgasms.

The survey says Italians, Spaniards and Mexicans have the best sex lives, with 66 per cent of them reaching the peak, while the people of Hong Kong and China (24 per cent achieve orgasm) and the Japanese (27 per cent achieve orgasm) have the worst sex lives.

Are people sexually satisfied? Sex worldwide could be better. Apparently, we have lost our sense of adventure, our libidos and our interest. 60 per cent of us say that sex is fun, enjoyable, and a vital part of life.

However, only 44 per cent of people are fully satisfied with their sex lives. The survey establishes that we become less satisfied with our sex lives as we get older, more so for men than women. This is partly because we tend to have sex less often and we have been in relationships for longer.

We tend to find things less exciting and more monotonous. Interestingly, having children doesn't negatively impact upon satisfaction.

Emotional Drivers Sexual priorities are changing. People are looking for the softer, more sophisticated side of sex — quality time with partners, romance and a sense of security within the bedroom.