Espresso-fuelled stamina, a seductive accent and a whole lot of charm, Italian lovers have officially been crowned the best in the world.
A new study has lifted the lid on which nation performs best in the bedroom – and it’s bad news for Brits.
Researchers asked 2,000 people to name the nationality of the best lover they’ve ever had.
Italians strutted straight into first place with 21 per cent of the vote, while the Spanish came in second at 15 per cent and Greeks placed third with 14 per cent.
Brazilians took fourth place with 11 per cent, and the famously romantic French landed an impressive 9 per cent.
Portuguese lovers followed at 8 per cent, and then the Swedes with 6 per cent and Australians with 5 per cent.
It’s bad news for British bedroom prowess, however – as only 4 per cent said their best lover hailed from the UK.
Germans landed last, with just 3 per cent of the vote, while ‘other’ nationalities made up the final 4 per cent of votes.
Davide Sanclimenti, of Love Island fame, will be pleased to hear Italians topped the list of best lovers
The study found that Spain ranked second in the list of the best lovers. Pictured: Sexy Spaniard Antonio Banderas
All smiles for Cristiano Ronaldo, as Portugal ranked a respectable sixth in the table with 8 per cent of votes
Sylvia Linzalone, from dating app Wisp, says it’s no surprise Mediterranean countries dominate the rankings.
‘It’s the confidence, the eye contact, the way they talk – it’s all very magnetic,’ she said.
‘When you’re in Italy or Spain, romance is practically part of the weather forecast.’
Unfortunately Brits just aren’t bringing the same heat, she added.
‘We love a good cuppa and a stiff upper lip, but sometimes that doesn’t translate to fireworks in the bedroom.
‘Meanwhile, in Italy, even buying bread can feel like foreplay.’
More than a third of people said their most memorable fling happened while on holiday, with nearly one in five saying they fell in love – or at least something very close to it – while abroad.
One woman who took part in the poll said her most unforgettable night happened one summer in Naples.
Australians, such as Hugh Jackman, ranked low in the table – but still managed to beat the Brits in the bedroom
Sadly for Brits – including actor Daniel Craig (pictured) – only 4 per cent of people said their best lover was from the UK
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | 21% |
| 2 | Spanish | 15% |
| 3 | Greek | 14% |
| 4 | Brazilian | 11% |
| 5 | French | 9% |
| 6 | Portuguese | 8% |
| 7 | Swedish | 6% |
| 8 | Australian | 5% |
| 9 | British | 4% |
| 10 | German | 3% |
| 11 | Other | 4% |
‘I went for the pizza, but stayed for Paolo,’ she said. ‘He ruined British men for me forever.’
She added that the Italian had ‘incredible confidence and warmth’ while British men ‘just ask if you want a kebab and a cuddle’.
‘The data is a reminder that the most meaningful romantic experiences often happen when people are open to the unexpected,’ Ms Linzalone added.
‘Passion doesn’t always come from perfection.
‘It’s about presence, playfulness and the willingness to be fully in the moment – which is something Mediterranean cultures tend to embody perfectly.’
A separate study, published last year, revealed Italian was rated the world’s most attractive language.
According to Babel, to name Italian the most attractive overall, it combined votes for which languages were perceived as ‘most sexy’, ‘most romantic’ and ‘most passionate’ from the international respondents.
When it came to what was considered the ‘most direct’ language, perhaps unsurprisingly, German topped that bill.
Meanwhile, British English won the accolade of being the ‘most polite’.
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