I recently had a chat with friends at Lan Kwai Fong. We were all drinking and talking about sex. Suddenly, a question made everyone in Taiwan fall into deep thought: If you had to choose, which is more important, food or sex? This question is just like the ultimate test faced by Joey in the American TV series "Friends" - when it comes to choosing between food and sex, even the playboy Joey said it was as difficult as Sophie's Choice.
As a native Hong Konger, I think everyone understands how profound this question is. Hong Kong people's study of food has evolved to another level. From the exquisite breakfast, lunch and dinner, to the occasional late-night snack, plus the weekend meal time with friends, Hong Kong people literally live for food. From street food to Michelin-starred restaurants, even traveling is centered around hotel shopping. But on the other hand, sex is one of the most important enjoyments in life, so why would you give it up?
From a scientific point of view, eating the same food is a basic physiological need of human beings. Eating stimulates the secretion of dopamine, making you feel happy and satisfied; sex releases oxytocin , bringing you and your partner closer. According to a study conducted by the Sexology Research Center of the University of Hong Kong, the quality of sex life is closely related to overall life satisfaction . But on the other hand, food has a profound impact on physical and mental health. It not only meets physiological needs, but also relieves stress.
Recently we conducted a small street survey in Central and interviewed 100 Hong Kong people. The results were surprising:
65% of the respondents said they would rather give up sex than give up food. Reasons include:
- After a hard day at work, a good meal is the greatest comfort
- Food can be shared with friends
- You can order takeout.
- There are so many delicious foods in Hong Kong, it would be a pity to give them up
But 35% of people think sex is more important, the reasons are:
- Sex life is an important element in maintaining relationships
- Food can be bland, but sex life must be of high quality
- Greater psychological satisfaction
- Can help you lose weight
Interestingly, the survey found that age was related to the choice. Respondents aged 25-35 years old place more emphasis on sex life, while those aged 35 and above tend to be picky about food. An anonymous respondent even said humorously: "My husband is a terrible cook, but he is excellent in other aspects, so I would rather eat takeout to maintain my sex life."
Some respondents asked if they could have both. They suggested combining the two, for example:
- Cooking and eating become part of foreplay
- Using food to increase sexual interest
- After the meal, it’s time for dessert (you know what I mean)
However, I would like to remind everyone that you should pay attention to hygiene when playing with food and not play with it randomly to avoid infection .
Honestly, I think there is no absolute answer to this question. Everyone has different priorities, there is no right or wrong. The most important thing is to find your own balance. As someone said: "Food is an everyday enjoyment, sex is a lifetime pursuit." Another person said: "Eat well before you have the energy to do other exercises."
Which do you think is more important? Feel free to leave a comment below to share your opinion!
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