Women put cells before sex: Poll

Mobile phones have invaded our personal spheres to an extent that women would be happy to give up sex than their phones.

A recent survey by Dial-a-Phone, a leading UK mobile phone retailer, revealed that 21st Century dating has indeed entered the mobile fast lane and nowhere more so than in the bedroom. When given the choice of being celibate for a month rather than giving up their mobile phone, almost a quarter of women said they would - compared to zero men.

Dial-a-Phone relationship expert Filc Everett comments: "For women, a month without sex would certainly be a punishment - but for some this outweighs the nightmare inconvenience of never having a mobile phone. However, if this was a decision for life - I'd predict that women would choose sex every time."

However, according to the online survey, both men and women are more than happy to bring the mobile into the bedroom - with 30% of men and 42.5% of women claiming they'd answer the phone during sex!

Flic Comments: "There's a time and a place for mobile phones! Turning them off occasionally or even switching them to silent will make your loved-one feel as though they have your attention. Never ever answer your phone during sex. People will leave a message or call back later if it's urgent." Many are using their mobile to take saucy snaps much too rude to get developed at the chemist. 4 in 5 have taken a personal pic of their partner on their mobile. Flic says: "Sending a flirty text or better still a sexy picture message in the middle of the day will surprise and delight your partner, they will begin to anticipate a night of passion ahead, it's a great way to keep a flagging sex life alive."

Singletons consider their mobile phone their most valuable dating weapon - arranging dates and getting to know prospective partners through SMSes to relay the success of the date during the event to their mates.

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- 30% of men and a staggering 42.5% of women would consider answering their phone during sex

- 24% of women would rather give up sex than their mobile phone for a month

- 4 in 5 people have used their picture phones to take intimate pictures of their partners

- Brits send on average of 12 texts before they go on a first date

- 11% of under 34s have been dumped by SMS