Social networking helps people come to sex with potential partner faster, says a new survey. Besides, it also helps ex-couples to stay in touch after their parting.

The third annual sex survey by Shape and Men's Fitness magazines revealed that about 4 out of 5 women and 3 of 5 men say they believe texting, Facebook and other social media tools for staying connected cause new couples to jump into bed faster. Meantime, only 38% of women say they have actually slept with a date any sooner because of digital intimacy.

The survey shows that smartphones and laptops today shorten the way to the bedroom with about 80% of women and 58% of men acknowledging social media tools leads to sex faster.

According to the study texting is the primary way for lovers to stay in touch with men texting 39% more often than phoning and women 150% more.

Further the study shows that even before their meeting 70% of women and 63% of men use Google and other online tools to screen potential dates. Even in the middle of the bed passion some people just can't get enough of their digital devices, the survey found. When they receive a message or a call during sex a full 5% of respondents said they glance to see who is calling and 1 percent say they stop to answer the phone.

When excitement abates digital tools remain the primary way for parting with 43% of women and 27% of men reporting getting a text along the lines of "It's not you, it's me."

The same is after departure. The Internet helps people keep their hopes alive. So, 81% of all the polled say they won't de-friend an ex on Facebook with 75 percent admitting to constantly checking a former sweetheart's page.