* 77% of men don’t consider it cheating if they have an affair while on holiday
* Ibiza was voted the top holiday destination where men have a secret fling
* Research conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site
 

With the sunshine finally making an appearance in the UK, Brits have started to plan their summer getaways – but you might want to keep an eye on your man if he’s off on a lads’ holiday. A new study conducted by IllicitEncounters.com shows that the majority of men DON’T consider themselves to be cheating if they have an affair abroad.

Of the 1,800 members polled by the extramarital dating site, a surprising 77% of men don’t see an issue with indulging in an affair on foreign soil, believing it to actually be acceptable.

When asked where in the world they’d had a secret fling, Ibiza came out on top with 44% of the vote. The ultimate lad’s holiday destination often regarded as party paradise is clearly a hotspot for pushing boundaries.

Sailing close behind in second place was Ayai Napa with 41% of the vote. The coast of Cyprus clearly has sex appeal, with its non-stop rollercoaster of sun, sea and partying, and inhibitions are often left at home.

Magaluf made it into the top 3, with 36% of men admitting they’d cheated on their partners whilst soaking up the Spanish sunshine. The famous strip is a winner for men when it comes to cheating abroad.

Shaun, who uses the married dating site, said “What happens abroad, stays abroad. It’s become a bit of a ritual for me and the boys now. Every year we book a week away – sun, good food, great company and if you’re lucky, a nice little one-night stand. Obviously, my wife wouldn’t be too happy if she knew what we get up to, but because it’s just sex and a bit of fun, there’s really nothing for her to be worried about – I don’t love her any less, but life’s short so why not!”

Another member of IllicitEncounters.com, Joshua, said “For me there’s no doubt that cheating abroad is acceptable. Having done it before, it’s just physical, I’m not looking for an emotional connection, so as long as you can separate the two, there’s no harm done. You have a bit too much to drink with the lads, get a little loose, return home and it’s all back to normal – no one needs to know.”

Sex and relationships expert, Jessica Leoni, commented “With temperatures set to rise and the long-awaited arrival of summer finally upon us, you might want to think twice about agreeing to your partner’s lads’ holiday. “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” according to the majority of men polled. In terms of where men tend to let loose, island destinations dominated the list, with Spain having two spots in the top three with men deciding it’s the best country to live la vida loca.

It’s the mix of sunshine, copious amounts of alcohol and being far away from the wife that could potentially lead your partner astray – and you might be none the wiser when the boundaries of monogamy dissolve stepping off the plane. With lowered inhibitions, it’s all about having a good time, seizing the day and doing things they wouldn’t or couldn’t do back home.”
 

Results

Do you consider it cheating if you have an affair while on holiday?

Yes 23%
No 77%

Where in the world have you had a fling?

San Jose, Ibiza – 44%
Ayai Napa, Cyprus – 41%
Magaluf, Mallorca – 36%
Laganas, Greece – 32%
Bangkok, Thailand – 31%
Amsterdam, Netherlands – 27%
Prague, Czech Republic – 22%
Budapest, Hungary – 16%
Other – 7%

* Manchester City fans have been declared the biggest love rats
* Newcastle fans are the most faithful among the Premier League teams
* 79% of people are spurred on to cheat by their football team winning a match
* The findings come from IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site

When it comes to football, the discussion about the GOAT is a continuous debate, but the UK’s largest married dating site, IllicitEncounters.com, has found the GOAT in the world of cheating: Manchester City fans.

The poll conducted by the website asked 2000 members which team they support, with Manchester City fans topping the league with 39% of the vote.

Arsenal fans came second in the list of biggest football fan cheats with 22%. Much like their position in the league, they haven’t quite managed to make it to the top.

If your partner supports Newcastle, on the other hand, you can rest easy as they’ve been declared the most faithful with just 2% of the vote.

In a second poll, the same pool of members was asked which match result made them more likely to message their mistress. Team triumphs were the biggest factor for contacting a secret lover with a notable 79%. If your partner’s team draws, there’s far less cause for concern, with just 2% spurred on to reach out to their fling.

Oliver, a member of Illicitencounters.com, said, “I’m a Cityzen through and through. I’ll be honest, when City got through to the semi-finals of the Champions League I went absolutely nuts. A lot of guys will be able to relate – the rush you get when your team scores is something else, let alone when they win. It’s like I’m on cloud nine, so reality just flies out the window. When I’m on a winning high, that’s when I get that YOLO feeling and get in touch with my mistress. The wife doesn’t notice because she just thinks I’m in the lads group chat celebrating. It literally is a win-win.”

Another user of the site, Noah, commented “Winning is like a drug: once you get a taste of it, you can’t stop. That’s exactly how I feel about having a secret relationship outside of my marriage. Every time the Gunners win it’s like an out-of-body experience. With that much adrenaline pumping around my body I need a release, and that’s when I get really randy.”

Analysing the results of the polls, sex and relationships expert, Jessica Leoni, commented “It’s actually dopamine which sets off that good feeling in your brain after a win, which in turn makes you want to keep experiencing it over and over again. Goals scored in the last minutes of the match can have the biggest effect on football fans – last minute wins give an unparalleled buzz of adrenaline, which explains why so many men are spurred on to cheat afterwards. 

Any thoughts about potential consequences are washed away by the thrill of victory. So, if your partner never misses a match, you might want to secretly support the team they’re playing against – just to be on the safe side, otherwise their team might not be the only one scoring that night.”

Results

Which Premier League team do you support?

Man City 39%
Arsenal 22%
Man Utd 14%
Liverpool 11%
Tottenham 6%
Chelsea 4%
Newcastle 2%
Other 2%
 

Which football result makes you more likely to message your lover?

Team wins 79% 
Team loses 19%
Team draws 2%

* 68% of women and 77% of men have fantasised about being intimate with a member of the royal family 

* 42% of women admitted to fantasising about Prince Harry while being in bed with their partner

* Kate Middleton voted by 54% of men as the royal they’ve imagined most during ‘sexy time’

* Poll conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site 

Picture this: you’re in bed with your partner, things are getting steamy, the clothes are off, hearts are racing, but who are they thinking about? A poll conducted by IllicitEncounters.com has found that the person your partner is fantasising about at that moment is likely to be a royal!

The study by the married dating site asked 1000 women and 1000 men if they have ever fantasised about a member of the royal family. The results show it’s more common than you’d think, with 68% of women and 77% of men admitting to having visualised themselves getting steamy with a royal. So, it’s official – power and status are sexy!

Taking the top spot for women with 42% of the vote is ‘bad boy’ Prince Harry. Ditching his royal title and no longer being a working member of the royal family, ‘H’’s rebellion only adds to his attraction. He might be the ‘spare’ to the throne, but his rugged good looks and piercing blue eyes are enough to get the ladies swooning.

The next heir to the throne, Prince William came close second with 33% of women having fantasised about him, followed by King Charles with a regal 13% of the vote. Somewhat less inspiring were Prince Edward (5%), Mike Tindall (3%), Lord Frederick Windsor (2%) and Prince Andrew, with just 1% of ladies picturing themselves in the throes of passion with him.

When it comes to men, Kate Middleton is what dreams are made of, with more than half (54%) of males polled having fantasised about a ‘knight’ with the Princess of Wales. Naturally beautiful, slim figure with a regal smile – it all adds to her allure.

Taking second place with 23% of the vote was Meghan Markle, followed by Princess Eugenie (12%). Surprisingly, model Lady Amelia Windsor had only been fantasised about by 6% of men polled. Zara Tindall (3%) and Princess Beatrice (1%) don’t quite hit the spot for the gents.

One user of the website said “There’s definitely something exciting about the idea of being with a royal – I’ve shamelessly fantasised about Prince Harry more than once. What can I say?! I’m a sucker for a rebellious streak, and he just ticks all my boxes. My husband’s the complete opposite, we’ve been together forever and sometimes my mind needs a bit of stimulation when we’re being intimate, needs must!”

Jessica Leoni, IllicitEncounters.com’s sex and relationship expert comments “It’s not uncommon to fantasise about being with people who hold positions of power – it’s actually a natural phenomenon. Members of the Royal family have the charisma and confidence that many people seek in a partner, not to mention their success, status and wealth. What’s not to love?!

It’s every little girl’s dream to meet their Prince Charming and that doesn’t change when we become adults. Alas, ladies and gents, the probability of being intimate with a royal is royally low, so don’t feel guilty about fantasising about it! We can all do with using our imaginations a bit more in the bedroom, and if thinking about King Charles turns you on, go for it – no one needs to know.”

Results

Which member of the royal family have you fantasised about?

For women:

Prince Harry 42%
Prince William 33%
King Charles 13%
Prince Edward 5%
Mike Tindall 3%
Lord Frederick Windsor 2%
Prince Andrew 1%
Other 1%

For men:

Kate Middleton 54%
Meghan Markle 23%
Princess Eugenie 12%
Lady Amelia Windsor 6%
Zara Tindall 3%
Princess Beatrice 1% 
Other 1%