Women happy to use sex as power, but dream of ideal home

WOMEN would be five times happier having an ideal weight or a dream home than having better sex, according to a new survey.

Just 8% of those questioned said it would make them happier, way behind the 40% who would opt for a dream house. And being their ideal weight would bring happiness to 46% - a figure rising to 53% among 18 to 24-year-olds, showing better sex is not the route to a better life for most women.

They are also using the bedroom to gain the upper hand in relationships but are not necessarily satisfied when they get there.