The days of this ad are long, long gone - it’s a little shocking they were here at all; blowing smoke in someone’s face was considered attractive? Sadly though, so are the days of the Marlboro man. Now that, was attractive.

Smokers have been kicked to the curb (literally) to enjoy their cigarettes. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for places going smoke-free - but, there is something to be said for the affect of smoking equaling increased sexuality. Or replacing it, according to Melvin.

Melvin Durai had some great quotes in his column on the relationship between smoking and sex… and they may make you think twice about dating a smoker. Or like me, just make you laugh.

A survey of 2,000 smokers was conducted in six European counties (I couldn’t find any dates or further information associated with this) with Britain boasting the highest proportion of respondents (80%) who enjoy sex, but would rather get intimate with a cigarette.

“I always smile after sex,” said one British woman, “because I can finally have myself a smoke”.

It’s not that I don’t enjoy sex,” said a married woman. “It’s just that a cigarette lasts longer, and if I suddenly decide that I don’t want to finish the cigarette, nobody complains. Nobody screams and runs to the shower.”

Even in France, a land where lovemaking is an art form, nearly 70% would rather create an abstract work — on their x-rays. “If you want to see true love in action, come to my house,” said one man. “Every night, my wife undresses, comes to bed and starts smoking. I don’t complain, because I know which butt she’ll throw out of bed. I once told her that it isn’t safe to smoke in bed and she reminded me, rather coldly, that it’s better to smoke in bed than be a joke in bed.”

Maybe the European are on to something…which would you choose?

Speaking of sex and smoking - I just came across this great joke by kgosser (click here) on this very topic!