As mornings first light shines down upon them, young women around the world awaken with an unbridled passion for ... coffee. That's right, coffee. Womens passion for coffee is stronger than their drive for more erogenous pleasures. In a recent survey of women, when asked to prioritize a list of those things they would give up for a month if they had to, women gave up chocolate, internet access, excuses and ... yes ... sex before they'd relinguish their morning cup of Starbucks.

They need coffee more than sex. Think about that.

Coffee and sex are interwoven in so many fascinating ways. Did you know that many coffee patents - around the world - are held by brothel owners? Go figure.

As I pondered this coffee conundrum, a close female friend tried to explain the obsession. I didn't get it until she summed it up in a way only a woman can: