Nearly 50 percent of American women and a quarter of men think being skinny is better than having sex — saying they would give up doing the deed this summer in exchange for not gaining 10 pounds, according to a new survey.

The survey, conducted by Nutrisystem, revealed that people would give up an array of pleasures — including sex — in order not to pack on the pounds.

For example, the survey found that despite the economic recession, many Americans would pass up a promotion at work for the chance to drop 10 to 20 pounds.