Poll: Are you comfortable talking about sex?

They’ll be talking about it in Cork today, but how comfortable are you with the topic of sex?

TODAY IN CORK, a group of speakers will talk about sexual wellness.

However, the topic of all things bedroom-related still brings Irish people to a halt, even those raised in more liberal times.

Liz Madden of Cork Feminista says Ireland is a “sexually-repressed country” but notes that attitudes are changing.

But what about you?

Today we’re asking: Are you comfortable talking about sex?

Poll Results:

Yes, totally (2369)

Only with very close friends (1929)

Not sure (456)

I'm blushing just reading this (433)

I still giggle at sexual terms (224)

Yes, totally
Only with very close friends
I'm blushing just reading this
I still giggle at sexual terms
Not sure

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