Those were the three categories that the researchers used to see what activities brought more happiness. Sex ranked first in all three categories.  Sex was ranked above drinking alcohol and volunteering.

The least desirable activities were recovering from sickness, using Facebook and housework.

Here’s the list:


Top-Ranked Activities
1: Sex
2: Drinking alcohol
3: Volunteering
4: Meditating/religion
5: Caring for children
6: Listening to music
7: Socializing
8: Hobbies
9: Shopping
10: Gaming


Worst-Ranked Activities
1: Recovering from sickness
2: Facebook
3: Housework
4: Studying
5: Texting
6: Going to lectures
7: Paid work
8: Commuting
9: Computer work
10: Washing