Bank Holiday Upheavals

6 months ago 22nd Feb 13:01

Do you plan to spend some quality time getting up close and personal with your partner over the bank holiday weekend? If so you’re not the only one…

Almost a third (29%) of women say they are having sex more often at this time because they are more relaxed without the pressures of their busy routine and therefore more likely to be in the mood.

The research from the makers of LevonelleÒ One Step also reveals that the disruption to routine over a bank holiday weekend can sometimes lead to a contraception mishap, therefore its important women know the facts about Emergency Hormonal Contraception.

To find out what else the 1,016 18-35 year old women revealed about their sex lives over a bank holiday please refer to the attached information sheet. It also contains advice from life coach Gladeana McMahon to help ensure contraception doesn’t slip off the radar whilst you deal with the change to your normal routine over a long weekend.

The holiday season is a busy time, especially for women. Demands on our diaries such as gathering gifts for loved ones and travelling around the country to visit family and friends, can interrupt our daily routines. Research from the makers of Levonelle® One Step has revealed that the holiday season can also disrupt women’s normal contraceptive routine1. And as almost a third of women say they are having sex more often at this time it’s important not to get caught out.

1.Research was carried out on behalf of Bayer Schering Pharma by ICM who interviewed a random sample of 1,016 females aged 18-35 across the country between 16-18th February 2007. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules. Further information at www.icmresearch.co.uk.

2 Levonelle Summary of Product Characteristics, November 2007 • As many as 7% of women think they might forget to pack their contraception1
• More than one in ten women (11%) tend to take their pill at a different time1
• Nearly a fifth (18%) of women admit that bank holidays can throw their contraceptive routine out of sync1
But the change of pace over a bank holiday also means…
• Nearly a third (32%) of women have sex more often over a bank holiday1 • Three in ten (30%) put it down to being less tired as they get more sleep during the break1
• A further 29% think it’s because they are more relaxed without the pressures of their busy routine and therefore more likely to be in the mood1
The research of 1,016 18-35 year old women revealed….

Our advice from life coach Gladeana McMahon will help ensure contraception doesn’t slip off the radar whilst you juggle the demands of the holiday season and change to your normal routine. The festive season can seem impossible to get through at times, with a list of a million tasks mounting up. It’s no wonder that the upset to your normal rhythm of life at this busy time can mean that your regular routine can be disrupted, including contraception. However don’t let it all get too much – follow my tips to help minimise the impact of holiday upheavals on your daily routine. It’s also important to remember not to be too hard on yourself if you do miss a task, and to ask for help if you need it. If you have a contraceptive failure or find your normal routine disrupted, Levonelle® One Step, available from pharmacies, prevents about 84% of expected pregnancies when taken within 72 hours, but is 95% effective within 24 hours, so the sooner