According to research, the average married couple has sex once a week.  For many long-suffering husbands and wives, it is even less often that that – so when was the last time you got lucky?

Finding time to fit in passion and steamy encounters might be difficult when there are kids to look after and a mortgage to pay, which is why many people seek an alternative way to get their kicks.

A surprising amount of people seek extra-marital affairs, via specialised online dating sites designed specifically for a ‘playing away from home’.  

Jeff (not his real name) aged 50 from Hammersmith has used sites like Ashley Madison frequently.  “It doesn’t mean I’m after a divorce, but sometimes I just need to let off steam.  Meeting attractive women on the site means I get to have a bit of fun whenever I want – provided my wife doesn’t find out!”

With a discreet service it is easy to keep your encounters with similar affair-hunters under wraps.  But is it ‘right’?

Sarah (again, name has been changed), 35 from Lancashire disagrees with Jeff’s view.  “I think it is a real shame that this kind of service exists.  I mean it’s actually encouraging people to cheat on their so-called loved one!”

Whether or not you agree, sites like Ashley Madison are big business – and keep drawing in the punters.  See for yourself in our ‘Adult Dating’ area!