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Study reveals the intimate item one third of Brits in relationships share with their partner

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Published 13:43 8 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Study reveals the intimate item one third of Brits in relationships share with their partner

A new survey has suggested that Brits like to borrow from their other halves

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

When you're in love, anything is possible.

From buying your first home together and having kids, to completely being yourself around them, which also includes borrowing their most intimate items.

Consensually, of course.

Welsh jewellery brand Clogau has shared the results from their recent survey which explores the sort of things couples like to share with one another.

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And it seems that we're not just talking about hoodies.

Socks

Couple's like to share socks (Getty Stock Images)
Couple's like to share socks (Getty Stock Images)

As reported by the Daily Star, a whopping 59 percent of Brits love to wear each other's socks.

We can only hope that they are clean as UCLA Health says people who have althete's foot need to steer way clear.

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"Someone with athlete’s foot should never share shoes or socks as the infection can spread easily," they said.

Toothbrush
A weird one for sue (Getty Stock Images)
A weird one for sue (Getty Stock Images)

Not to mention that one in three (37 percent) go that one step further and use their partner's toothbrush.

However, Dr Ben Atkins, Dentist and Trustee of the Oral Health Foundation, has warned against doing so, obviously: “Although it may seem like a kind gesture to share your toothbrush, it really is not a very good idea.

"Sharing a toothbrush leaves you susceptible to all sorts of oral and general health problems.

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"Just because you kiss a partner or occasionally share a fork or spoon during mealtimes with them, does not justify using their toothbrush.

“This is because brushing sometimes causes the gums to bleed, which exposes everyone you share your toothbrush with to blood stream diseases.

"This means that by sharing a toothbrush, you could also be sharing blood, which is a lot riskier than just swapping saliva.

“There are many hundreds of different bacteria and viruses in our mouths and people sharing a toothbrush could be passing these on to others.

"While this might be something relatively harmless, such as a common cold or cold sore, if the person you are sharing with is infected with hepatitis B or HIV these could also be passed on via the toothbrush, with severe health consequences.”

Jewellery

Surprisingly, older people tend to do this more (Getty Stock Images)
Surprisingly, older people tend to do this more (Getty Stock Images)

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But it doesn't stop there, as almost three-quarters (72 percent) of lads have admitted to wearing items from their partner's jewellery box.

One in four wear their partner's ring and 15 percent will tend to go for their bracelets. 12 percent also will opt for a necklace option.

Personally, I don't think I could ever trust myself with my girlfriend's most prized possessions, being that person that loses their wallet at least once a week.

Though what's interesting is that it's the older generation who are more likely to swap jewellery with their loved one.

75 percent of the over 60s group have admitted to doing it and two out of five (43 percent) reckon it gave them a confidence boost.

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Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau, said: "The fashion cycle is ever-changing, and our research highlights just how important it is to stay ahead of trends and offer designs that resonate with everyone.

"It's clear that jewellery is no longer just an accessory it's a key part of how people, especially men, express their personal style and boost their confidence. We are all embracing jewellery as a way to showcase our individuality."

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images

Topics: Sex and Relationships

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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