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Balancing Act: Americans' No. 1 sexual fantasy? Survey says …

The most common sexual fantasy among American adults involves bringing a third (or fourth) person into the mix, according to the largest-ever survey of the topic.

In his new book, "Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life" (DaCapo), social psychologist and Kinsey Institute research fellow Justin Lehmiller spells out the findings of a massive survey involving 350 questions posed to 4,175 Americans ranging in age from 18 to 87.

The participants, he writes,

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