Wiekes weetjes: bizarre feitjes over seks
Let’s talk about sex, baby. And not the fun side, but the boring side: here are some hard (pun intended) facts about The Act. Is it really a good substitute for the gym? How do you achieve the most intense orgasms? And how many women never experience an orgasm? Don’t worry, I’ve found the answers to all of it. Here they come.
1. You orgasm faster if you keep your socks on
The reason behind this is said to be that you achieve an orgasm when you are completely relaxed. And you are not relaxed if you have cold feet, so that can really mess with your mindset. By the way, this is said to be especially true for women, according to psychotherapist Fran Walfish.
2. Vibrators were developed as a medical device
That was in 1869: they were supposed to cure ‘hysteria’ and ‘female disorders’. If a woman was very emotional or not feeling well mentally, a gigantic steam-powered device was used to induce a ‘hysterical outburst’ in a woman, which we now know as an orgasm.
3. The record for orgasms in one hour for women is 134
That’s 2.2 orgasms per minute. Meine gute.
4. Men produce enough sperm every two weeks to fertilize every woman on this earth
5. One in six women has never had an orgasm
Rachel Bilson happened to be open about it in her podcast: she experienced her first orgasm at the age of 38.
6. After fingers and vibrators, candles are the most popular sex toys among women
Interesting choice, and I hope they are not lit.
7. People prefer to have sex for between seven and thirteen minutes
That turned out from a study. Longer than thirteen minutes is considered ‘too long’ by most people.
8. Sex is good for your memory
I had never heard this before, but it’s only good news: sex boosts the part of your brain responsible for your memory. So, a lot of sex if you need to study for a test.
9. You burn an average of five calories per minute during sex
So if you last for thirteen minutes, you’ve burned 65 calories. Hmm, not really a worthy substitute for the gym.
10. If you are on your period, your orgasms can be more intense
This is because blood circulation increases during your period. Another plus: orgasms can also make your period less painful.
