A very special party with a seriously naughty twist is to hit London's club scene this month.

'Meet@Masked', at Club Colosseum, Vauxhall, on Friday 28 November, is a completely new kind of party, based on traditional singles parties, which will encourage guests to throw aside all their inhibitions and explore the naughtier side of their personalities.

To help the naughty party virgins feel a little more comfortable, guests will be expected to arrive wearing masks to disguise themselves. And party singles can make themselves feel even more comfortable – groups are welcomed and if a group buys four tickets, they get the fifth free.

The party, run by BeNaughty.com and SpeedDater and exclusively open to 24-39 year-olds, will also have a 'lock and key' theme, so if a guy's key opens a girl's lock they can win some seriously naughty prizes – think lingerie and fun toys for the bedroom!

Guests can also sip vodka from the naked ice sculpture and enjoy some fun and naughty on-stage entertainment from sexy Lil' Miss Chievous, the pint-sized dynamo who never fails to entice the audience with her winning smile and cuter than cute burlesque acts.

And the Baron and Missy's Misadventures are guaranteed to impress with their live-action-silent-movie cabaret act with fire.

But it doesn't stop there – girls willing to find their inner exhibitionist will be able to take the opportunity to get some Burlesque dancing lessons from the fabulous Miss Glory Pearl – all included in the ticket price.

Tickets will be strictly limited and party people will need to register at BeNaughty.com for free in order to buy their tickets, priced £29.95 for guys and £14.95 for girls.

"This party is going to be a great opportunity for girls and guys with a naughty side to meet like-minded adventurous people," said BeNaughty.com and SpeedDater boss Max Polyakov.

"But we know that it will be the first time for a lot of people, and the masks should help nervous people feel a lot more at ease. It'll add quite a nice element of sexy intrigue and means guests can express themselves more confidently."

"The 'lock and key' idea is a great way for people to approach one another to see if they match up and they have the added incentive of winning a prize if a guy manages to unlock his girl."

Polyakov has high hopes for the party and is keen to make it a regular event for party people with a naughty side in Britain.

"I am hugely excited that we are hosting such a unique event, and really look forward to seeing our guests' reaction to some of the treats that we have in store for them," he added.

Halle Berry's "Jinx", the feisty National Security Agency operative in Die Another Day known for the scene in which she walks out of a crystal clear sea in a jaw-dropping orange bikini, has been voted the sexiest ever Bond girl in a poll by online dating site BeNaughty.com.

The survey, conducted to celebrate the release of the new James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace, saw nearly nine out 10 people vote for Halle Berry's character, with traditional favourites Ursula Andress (Honey Rider) and Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore) also proving popular with voters.

The BeNaughty Sexiest Bond Girl Ever poll

'Classic' Bond girls still popular
Although Jinx got the most votes, the classic 60s Bond girls have proved their sexiness has stood the test of time.

Honey Rider, played by Ursula Andress in the 1962 movie Dr No, is still seen as sexy today and in fact pioneered the seductive bikini look emulated by Halle Berry's Jinx character 40 years later.

Max Polyakov, who runs BeNaughty.com, said: "James Bond movies wouldn't be half as exciting or fascinating to watch were it not for the girls. Bond's macho bravado is equaled by the stunning girls he meets on every adventure."

"In some ways, Bond films represent what people desire in life - tough, charming men and beautiful, mysterious women."

"Honey Rider and Pussy Galore have long been objects of fantasy and desire and are as much now as they have ever been. In that sense, it is not really surprising that these characters are equally as popular as those from the newer films - the Bond girls really are timeless and appeal to all generations."

The public has cast its votes and the Democrats have come out on top as the clear winner – in the US sex elections at least.

A survey has found that people think Democrats are sexier and likely to be better in bed than their Republican rivals.

And Barack Obama has emerged as the victor over John McCain, with 72% saying he was sexier than the 71-year-old Republican.

Even recent kinky scandals surrounding Sarah Palin - McCain's running mate - are unlikely to make the Grand Old Party any more attractive.

In fact, two in five (39%) said they thought Republicans would be boring in bed - compared to fewer than one in 10 (9%) who thought Democrats would be boring.

Two in three (67%) said they thought Democrats would be better between the sheets but just one in 10 (11%) said the same of Republicans.

The survey was carried out through BeNaughty.com, the online dating website operated by UK-based EasyDate Limited.

History favours Democrats
The Democratic Party has long had an amorous history, mainly thanks to the 'sexploits' of leaders like John F Kennedy and Bill Clinton.

But Republicans have had their fair share of naughty liaisons - notable figures like Rudy Giuliani, Newt Gingrich and Arnold Schwarzenegger have all allegedly been involved in sexual misconduct.

Perception of youth
Max Polyakov, chief operating officer of EasyDate Ltd, believes that the results reflect the fact that the Democrats are seen by many Americans as a younger and more vibrant party.

"When you compare Democratic and Republican politicians, there is no doubt that there is generally an age gap - you only need to compare Barack Obama and John McCain to see that."

"Youth is unquestionably seen as sexier by most people, and this goes some way to explaining the fact that even though the Republicans are as sexually prolific, this is not a perception shared by many Americans."

"Even though people like Newt Gingrich and Rudy Giuliani may have tempestuous sexual backgrounds, they do not compare to figures like Clinton and Kennedy who were younger, perceived as having more vitality and therefore more believable as objects of sexual desire."

Sexy politics
Max Polyakov also believes that the political beliefs of the two parties also play a key role in the way the two groups are sexually perceived.

"The Republicans are generally seen as more strict, uptight and firm-handed than the Democrats. These are not particularly sexy traits. The Democrats in contrast appear more 'human' and caring, very much the characteristics that you would associate with sexual desire."

A profile for each has been posted, free of charge, by dating website www.datetheuk.co.uk and has attracted phenomenal interest.

DateTheUK boss Max Polyakov said, "Amazingly, Guy is attracting the most interest at the moment. Maybe it's because Madonna might appear to be something of a handful. She's known to be quite fussy with who she dates."

"I really feel for them at the moment," said Max. "Divorce is a messy business, but we find the sooner you get back into the dating game, the easier things become."

"We want to be there to help them through this and think that they should get out there and play the field for a while until they each find a new love in their lives."

To help single Londoners who are looking for love and trying to forget the woes of the financial crisis, the UK's biggest speed-dating company has announced plans to host a special "credit crunch" dating event in the capital on 7 November.

SpeedDater will sell tickets online at www.speeddater.co.uk for just £9.95 – tickets are normally around £20 and up to £40 depending on the event - and a very limited number of 70 credit crunch tickets will be available for London's singles aged between 24 and 38.

Free drinks giveaways will also be offered at the event, being held at Sound in Leicester Square.

SpeedDater boss Max Polyakov said: "Even though the credit crunch is making things difficult for people, we think it's more important to make love than make money."

Credit crunch prompts more Brits to look for love
Both SpeedDater and parent company EasyDate have seen an increase in guests/site users since the credit crunch began, with growth of 26% and 31% respectively over the last 12 months.

Max Polyakov believes that this increase is down to Brits seeking comfort in relationships as their money worries increase.

"Speed-dating and online dating offer fantastic and cost-effective ways to meet people, and are far more accessible that going to pubs and clubs in the hope of finding a partner", says Max

"Financial hardships can be very lonely experiences, so it is not surprising that more people are looking for love as the credit crunch worsens."

"We think this special event will inspire Londoners to realise what's important and find that 'special someone' rather than worrying about their finances."

For those not able to get tickets, SpeedDater will be running some 30 other dating events across London in the run-up to Christmas, including wine tasting and bowling, specialist events for graduate professionals and elite earners earning over £40,000, along with their November and December parties.

As many as one in six British men and women who have used a dating website to meet members of the opposite sex say they have secretly flirted with someone of the same sex while using online, according to a study by flirty dating website BeNaughty.com.

It has found that, among those who use dating websites, 13% of men and 20% of women surveyed admitted they had sent a cheeky message to someone of the same sex on at least one occasion.

But when asked about their sexual orientation, they claimed to be straight.

"Online dating has opened up a world of opportunities for people," said Max Polyakov, who runs BeNaughty.com.

"Men and women are free to experiment a little more, test the water or have a little fun by flirting with people of their own sex, even if they say they're straight."

"The internet has broken down barriers and people are not so afraid of their own sexuality. Dating websites and adult chatrooms allow people to explore their feelings and by flirting with members of their own sex they can have a bit more fun and, at the same time, get to know what they like or don't like."