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As temperatures across the UK start to plummet, you may be tempted to crank up the central heating in your home.

But this comes at a hefty cost, and you’re likely to see your bills skyrocket.

In a bid to avoid these bills, many Brits are getting frisky in a bid to stay warm.

A new survey has revealed that 10% of Brits have sex to save money on central heating.

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The survey, by researchers at Hometree, asked Brits about the tactics they use to save money on central heating.

Results revealed that 63% put an extra layer of clothes on, while 39% go to bed early to stay out of the cold.

Some of the less popular options included leaving the oven open after cooking (12%), having sex (10%) and exercising at home (8%).

Simon Phelan, Founder and CEO of Hometree, said: “As temperatures fall, we found people go to great lengths to avoid putting the heating on.

“Each home has its different ways of keeping warm, from extra jumpers to hot water bottles and everything in between.

“What’s concerning is that so many people are worried about the cost of heating their house.

“Making sure your boiler is energy efficient and in working order is one way of keeping the costs down, but it should be alongside checking your bills to make sure you’re on the right tariff.”