Chocolate Or Sex? Settling The Argument Once And For All (POLL)

It seems that the age old question -- do women prefer chocolate or sex -- has finally been answered. At least for Jezebel readers. The publication has just concluded it's month-long face-off of sexual acts vs. types of chocolate.

The winner? Good, old-fashioned sex -- missionary style. Missionary trounced it's final competitor, brownies, by a wopping 6,350 votes to 3,443 votes. However, a survey from last October concluded that women thought about food and dieting more than they thought about sex, and in June Elle Canada reported on a study that found women found sex and chocolate equally compelling.

It's understandably a tough call. Chocolate is not only delicious, but has been shown to have (in moderation) a few health benefits, including decreased stroke risk, UV protection for your skin, improved blood flow and elevated mood. And besides being (hopefully) pleasurable, sex can help you burn calories, boost your immune system and lower your stress levels.

However from the looks of Jezebel's showdown, ladies would rather get down than chow down. This made us wonder what our readers would choose to give up. So vote! (And we've added a third option to make the stakes a little more interesting.)

Quick Poll

Which would you sacrifice first?

Chocolate! I've never been much for sweets -- just the sweet satisfaction of being in bed (with or without a partner).

Sex! I've gone weeks without sex, but don't you dare take away my bed or my brownies.

Sleep! Eating and orgasms are far more important than being well-rested.

VOTE

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Comments

[Neil Denholm]

09:46 AM on 04/06/2012

Chocolate, cream Champaign and love. Makes a mess but worth it. If your tick went into the chocolate box then you have been having sex the wrong way.

[Cathleen King]

05:53 PM on 04/05/2012

This poll was posed on SkinnyScoop a while back with some interesting results. 43% of women said...

Which would you prefer - great sex or a piece of chocolate cake?
http://www.skinnyscoop.com/question/q/3182

[VapeGirl]

02:34 PM on 04/05/2012

Why choose, just have both, chocolate and sex. ^_^

[french queen13]

09:13 AM on 04/06/2012

My thoughts exactly, it's not an either-or. :)

[Okillia]

01:44 PM on 04/05/2012

Seeing that I haven't had sex in over a year, it's no wonder that I am at the point that I am buying the big Hershey's Chocolate Almond bars.......

[blarneydude]

11:08 AM on 04/05/2012

Wow.

I'm still waiting for the first man to say, "Hey. We *do* like sex...!"

[betamale23]

11:59 AM on 04/05/2012

Hey.... I do, I do, pick me pick me.... teeheehee

[6ualdeemn]

10:35 AM on 04/05/2012

All you fine hot women-----------> Belgian chocolates anyone?

[maria52]

11:34 AM on 04/05/2012

fanned and faved !

[betamale23]

12:00 PM on 04/05/2012

6ualdeemn has a nice pic, huh!!!

[DSevere]

09:36 AM on 04/05/2012

Let's see, eating something that spikes your blood sugar level and clogs your arteries with fat, or, experiencing intimacy, passion and the best sensation ever, with your beloved.

I dunno, let me think about that... ;)

(Seriously, the fact that 35% of those who took the poll said they'd give up sex really makes me sad for the world....)

[betamale23]

12:01 PM on 04/05/2012

actually some chocolates in moderation are good for you, so there...teeheehee

[Carolyn Frederick]

07:53 PM on 04/04/2012

sex

[LaughingSkullLounge]

06:17 PM on 04/04/2012

guys. seriously? is this even a question?!! who would rather eat chocolate than have an orgasm?

[betamale23]

06:25 PM on 04/04/2012

Hence my comment to Stephanie that girls experience bad sex more often then guys do. With a guy, it is almost for sure that you will orgasm and thus much better then chocolate, but a girl on the other hand, she doesn' big O quite as easy and with so many selfish guys out there, it is not a surprise that some would prefer the sure thing of the chocolate....imho

[blarneydude]

11:08 AM on 04/05/2012

Gotta admit, dude, you do make a point.

[Stephanie Gustafson]

06:05 PM on 04/04/2012

All this would depend on the quality of the sex. I would take good chocolate over bad sex any day.

[betamale23]

06:20 PM on 04/04/2012

not sure if I ever had sex that bad, but I am a guy, I think, unfortunately, girls can and do experience "bad' sex quite a bit more then guys do.

[Stephanie Gustafson]

11:50 PM on 04/05/2012

oh, don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are women who don't do to great in the sack. But yeah, it's a bit harder for us ladies to get out of sex what many guys are lucky enough to get every time ;)

[Thirdway]

07:49 PM on 04/04/2012

As a guy, I've never understood why so many guys are bad at sex. I mean it's a two person thing. All it takes is awareness, until your woman is having a good time, don't finish. But then again, most guys are bad at paying attention in general.

[betamale23]

03:30 PM on 04/04/2012

Speaking of choclate, I am right now eating dark chocolate covered cranberries,,,, mmmmm simply divine tee hee

[maria52]

05:20 PM on 04/04/2012

U have good taste, betamale23

[betamale23]

05:25 PM on 04/04/2012

well thank you... we found them about a month or so ago.... they are soooo good... and good for you too.....

[betamale23]

05:26 PM on 04/04/2012

I know it is silly, but you are quickly becoming one of my favorite people here at HuffPo, sorry if that is a bit mushy tee hee

[pooka47401]

03:03 PM on 04/04/2012

I was never into sweets. Chocolate was nothing special. Then I went through menopause and Chocolate became appealing. Currently I am losing weight on a McDonalds, Beer and Chocolate diet. I cut out the every morning breakfast at McDonalds. I quit drinking Beer. I began to eat chocolate in the mornings instead of McDonalds breakfast. In 5 months I have lost 15 pounds. Ten more pounds and I will be at my pre-menopause weight!! More Chocolate, please!!
(I will admit that the Documentary "Super-size Me" inspired the elimination of McDonalds.)

[betamale23]

05:14 PM on 04/04/2012

congrats to you on the weight loss!!! I know it is not an easy thing to do, so I applaude you!!!

[AwesomeInfo]

02:50 PM on 04/04/2012

Well, I guess if you own a chocolate company, you're good on both counts. John Bilbrey apparently has it made!!

[evolve1223]

02:16 PM on 04/04/2012

I choose sex while eating chocolate followed by a nice nap followed by more sex and more chocolate.

[betamale23]

03:30 PM on 04/04/2012

and throw in a bit of sparking wine ;-)

[evolve1223]

04:03 PM on 04/04/2012

a betamale after my own heart!

[Terri Skau]

12:55 PM on 04/04/2012

Sex of course. I only crave chocolate before or after...;-)