WHETHER you’re having fun, rolling in the hay, participating in a horizontal mambo, or making love, sex is a fundamental aspect of human nature.
Naturally, libido can fluctuate thanks to the ebb and flow of hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
But throughout human history, sex has played a prominent role in enhancing intimacy and pleasure, as well as the obvious: procreation.
There are a number of bizarre but fascinating facts about sex.
Need to up your sexual knowledge for your next pub quiz night? Add them to your memory bank…
What is your number?
From one to 100 and beyond, if you’re sexually active, you probably know the sex count of your head or body.
According to data from the National Survey of Family GrowthIn 2015, women aged 25 to 44 had had an average of 4.2 opposite-sex sexual partners so far, while men of the same age had a count of 6.1.
More searches by SexualAlfa found that the global average number of sexual partners is nine.
Doing the deed
Search for NapLap found that the average age at which British people lose their virginity is 18.3 years old, slightly older than the age of consent in England and Wales, which is 16 years old.
In Iceland, however, the average age to lose virginity is 15.6 years.
Lightning speed
Sperm ejaculation is faster than some speed limits, traveling at an impressive 45 kilometers per hour, Lloyds Pharmacy it says.
What’s more, according to Guinness World Records, Horst Schultz reached an impressive distance of 5.71 meters in 2006.
Saying no to sex
Search for YouGov found that one in three Brits is sexually inactive.
And almost a fifth of people aged 40 to 44 don’t have sex.
At age 74, that number increases to 57%.
Weekend peak
The peak time for Brits to play between the sheets is Saturday night, between 9pm and 11pm, according to research from Durex.
Just nine per cent of Brits prefer to start their day with a bang, opting for sex in the morning.
Prime time
Forget hour-long sex sessions. The average time it takes a man to ejaculate after penetration is a short and sweet 5.5 minutes, according to previous data to look for.
For women, it takes about eight minutes to climax during masturbation and 14 minutes during sex.
A man’s orgasm lasts between 10 and 30 seconds, and a woman’s orgasm lasts between 13 and 51 seconds.
Women are more likely to have multiple orgasms.
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Calorie burner
To look for found that sex equates to light to moderate exercise.
Dr Chun TangChief medical officer at Pall Mall Medical explains that depending on factors such as intensity and duration, “a session of vigorous sex can burn as many calories as a brisk walk or a light run.”
But don’t get too excited. With the penetrative part of sex lasting, on average, less than six minutes, the calorie burn may not be very high.
Men typically burn 4.2 calories per minute, while women burn 3.1 calories per minute, according to the Energy Expenditure During Sexual Activity in Healthy Young Couples study.
Boost your calorie burn with an active foreplay session.
Beat stress, overcome pain
Not only does sex feel great, it can also help us when we’re stressed.
Long day at the office? A hot session could be the relaxation you need.
“Orgasms trigger the release of endorphins, which naturally improve mood, helping to relieve stress and promote relaxation,” says Dr. Tang.
Additionally, sex can act as a natural pain reliever.
“This can help relieve headaches, menstrual cramps and other types of pain,” he adds.
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It’s called ‘hump day’ for a reason
A midweek self-love session is a favorite for one in ten Brits, according to Durex.
The same study also found that Friday is the best day for a threesome.
Give your heart a boost
A joke could be doing your heart a lot of good.
“Regular sexual activity can improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease,” says Dr. Tang.
Furthermore, according to The British Heart FoundationIf you suffer from a heart condition, sex is no more likely to trigger a heart condition, such as a heart attack, than any other form of activity.
Best immune booster
A to study published in 2021 suggested that sex had a protective role against Covid-19.
As study participants’ sexual activity increased, their immunity status became more competent to deal with pathogens.
In fact, there was a lower incidence of disease among those who had sex more than three times a month compared to those who had sex less than three times a month.
Survival of the fittest
Unlike women, who release one egg per month, men release an impressive amount 80 to 300 million sperm on average when they ejaculate.
Most of them will die. However, Dr Tang says: “Once ejaculated, sperm can live for several minutes to hours under the right conditions, such as warm, humid environments.”
The magic number
How many times a day, week, month or year do you have sex?
According to research from Durex, the average sexually active UK adult had sex 81 times last year, gave or received oral sex 50 times, practiced “self-love” 67 times and had anal sex 16 times.
What’s behind the morning glory?
A man’s morning erections, also known as nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), are not directly caused by sexual arousal, according to Dr. Tang.
“Morning erections are a result of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep cycles, during which the body experiences increased blood flow to the genitals,” he says.
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