Want better gay sex?
‘Talk dirty to me’ will take on a new meaning when you hear why talking money with your honey leads to better gay sex and more happiness.
How to have better gay sex?
We partnered with Honeyfi for a recent survey that revealed that queer couples who track and discuss a shared budget were 81% more likely to report being extremely happy and 54% more likely to report having a great sex life! Want better sex? Talk about your money.
The secret to better gay sex:
How Honeyfi can help you have better gay sex
Sam Schultz is the co-founder of Honeyfi, a budget app that helps couples manage their money together. Today, Sam shares the fundamentals of the Honeyfi app, explaining how it facilitates collaboration between partners. We discuss the key takeaways from our comprehensive LGBT and money study. Sam shares his take on the correlation between working together on financial goals and playing together in the bedroom.
Topics covered about having better gay sex by talking about money more
The Honeyfi app
- Money management for couples
- Decide what to share with a partner
- Create a budget, track spending
- Navigate life events, save for goals
The Honeyfi LGBT study
- Survey of 300 couples
- Finances, relationship
The benefits of discussing the details of a shared budget
- 81% more likely to report extreme happiness
- 54% more likely to report great sex life
The surprising statistics around not knowing your partner’s credit score
- 30% less likely to report being extremely happy
- 15% less likely to report having a great sex life
The relationship between conversation around finances and happiness
- Consistency across fields points to causation (vs. correlation)
- Anecdotal evidence of honesty strengthening relationship
- Achieving goals together leads to celebration, happiness
Sam’s take on combined finances and happiness
- 78% more likely to report extreme happiness
- Maybe a reflection of limited options, tools
How Honeyfi facilitates collaboration
- Control what share (gradually add on)
- Work toward common goals
The numbers around even distribution of financial responsibility
- 61% more likely to report extreme happiness
- 47% less likely to fight about money
Why it’s crucial for couples to collaborate on financial goals
- Won’t reach goals if ignore the problem, no target in mind
Honeyfi’s effort to represent a diverse cross-section of the LGBT community
- Variety of demographics, household income
Sam’s advice on the first steps for financial collaboration
- Share one credit card, account on Honeyfi
- View as a team sport, open communication channel
Resources for better gay sex
- The (Gay) Couples Money Guide
- Social Security on Queer Money™
- Queer Money™ Facebook Group
- Queer Money™ Newsletter
- Subscribe on iTunes