UK women would rather take up knitting than have sex when trying to beat stress, survey reveals
More than one in three blamed their stress on global concerns such as economic turmoil and Donald Trump’s election
WOMEN reckon knitting beats sex to soothe stress, a survey reveals.
Eighteen per cent turn to their needles and other hobbies to ease anxiety — but just eight per cent reckon a romp does the job.
Knitting and sewing were the top choices of those who relax with pastimes — named by 12 per cent.
Nine per cent paint and six per cent make cards.
Three in four women over 24 feel stressed.
More than one in three blame global concerns such as international tensions, economic uncertainty and Donald Trump’s election.
Job and cash woes are also factors.
Some 45 per cent have looked at ways of chilling out, for which they need three hours a week.
Reading and having a bath were also popular, the quiz of 1,000 for a book publisher said.
Psychologist Jo Hemmings said tasks such as knitting brought a sense of achievement, focus and pride.
She added: “In stressful times it’s natural we turn to activities that give a sense of purpose and also allow our minds to switch off.”
The survey was conducted as part of the launch Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses, a new novel by Carol Matthews.