CLEVELAND–We’re no strangers to the icicles and snow plows, but the cold weather may be spicing up one part of our lives: relationships.
According to a recent poll by the Associated Press, many about 15 percent of Americans who were cooped up by the weather say they’re having more sex than usual.
“Make sense to me,” said Cleveland resident Lekeisha Lawson. “Who wants to be cold and alone?”
As a wave of sub-zero temperatures sweep through Northeast Ohio this week, some say we’ve just got to grit through the cold.
“Nags me out. Makes me feel read bad. I don’t feel good out here,” said Christian Jehmlich, visiting from Detroit. “But cudding up with someone? It’s the best way to pass the time. Get the heat up, it’s all good.”
Two-thirds of people surveyed say they’ve experienced no romantic uptick with the chilly weather. Fifteen percent report having less sex than usual.
Yet, when given the choice between grabbing a blanket or cozying up with someone special, the poll claims most people choose snuggling over a Snuggie.
“I like cuddling with people,” Jehmlich said. “Blankets don’t cuddle back.”
It was a consensus among the locals we spoke to.
“I’d probably snuggle up with someone special, but if they don’t be quiet, I’ll take the blanket,” Lawson laughed.
As for those without a snuggle buddie, there are a few secrets to heat up your life.
“Just find a warm house, warm atmosphere, hot food or cup of coffee,” said Cleveland resident Chris Sherels. “As for me, I’m still single. I have to use a lot of blankets.”