Brit women are biggest love cheats

Updated on: 09 March,2014 10:39 AM IST |
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They are Number 1 on the top 10 list of women signing up to have extra-marital affairs, pushing Sweden into second place. The US ranks third

Moscow: British women are the world’s biggest love cheats, according to a new survey. Brits are Number 1 on the top 10 list of women signing up to have extra-marital affairs, beating Sweden into second place and the US in the third.

British model and actor Elizabeth Hurley, who has had a string of affairs, was rumoured to be cheating on her husband Arun Nayar with cricketer Shane Warne. PIC/ AFP

Victoria Milan, a dating website for married people, carried out the research for International Women’s Day. The firm said that there is always a surge in sign-ups in the run-up to International Women’s Day, which celebrates women’s rights across the world.

In 2013, there was a 37 per cent rise in female sign-ups. Other findings show that 68 per cent of 4,000 surveyed say they are unfaithful because of lack of good sex.

Some 32 per cent are looking for a one-night stand, while 46 per cent are looking for something more short term. And 22 per cent want to have a relationship while staying with their husbands.

According to the survey, 38 per cent of the play-away ladies in UK are over 40. While in Sweden, 36 per cent are sexy cougars.