28 fascinating facts about sex you didn’t know

Sex is part of human nature. Whether practiced casually or within a relationship, the sexual act is proven to be beneficial for people’s health – provided, of course, it is done in a safe and consensual way.

You probably already know that sex releases substances linked to physical, mental and emotional well-being, being able to increase immunity, improve sleep and bring benefits to the skin. However, there is still a lot about sex to discover!

There are many lines of research related to this topic. Among them are studies to discover the functioning of the organism, how the responses to stimuli occur, the physiological reactions involved in the sexual act, the psychological side and behavioral issues. As a result, scientists have already provided us with a wealth of fun facts about sex.

Check out our list of fascinating facts about this practice that has been around since the beginning of the world:

1. Orgasm relieves pain, as it releases endorphins, which have anesthetic power.

two. Every second, 7 Viagra pills are sold around the world.

3. The clitoris has twice as many nerve endings as the penis: there are about 8,000.

4. Erotic dreams that lead to female orgasm happen about 90 minutes after a woman falls asleep, as it is at this time that blood flow in the vagina area increases.

5. Like the ear and nose, the clitoris never stops growing. At age 30, he is four times bigger than he was at puberty.

6. A woman loses about 70 calories during intercourse, while men lose 100 to 200 calories.

7. Orgasm also “slimming”: the phenomenon consumes 27 calories.

8. Sperm can stay alive inside a woman’s body for 5 days.

9. One teaspoon of semen contains 7 calories.

10. The egg can measure up to 14 millimeters and can be seen with the naked eye.

11. During sex, our body produces an antidiuretic hormone, which is why you may find it difficult to urinate soon after intercourse.

12. Good reason to take care of cholesterol: the lower the levels, the better sexual performance.

13. Despite this, it is good to urinate after sex, as this habit prevents urinary tract infections.

14. The smell of pumpkins is able to stimulate blood flow to the penis, helping with an erection.

15. A single sperm contains the equivalent of 37.5 MB of genetic information. With 17 ejaculations, it is possible to reach the storage capacity of an iPhone of 256 GB.

16. A low blood glucose level can make you less likely to feel the urge to have sex. Eat dessert.

17. Men under 40 take about 10 seconds to get an erection.

18. During ejaculation, semen travels at 45 km/h.

19. 35% of people under 35 check their social media right after having sex.

20. Worse: 20% of people under 35 use their cell phone DURING sex.

21. The male orgasm lasts 6 seconds, while the female orgasm lasts 20.

22. Homosexual women are the ones who reach orgasm the most: they reach climax in 74.7% of sexual relations, while heterosexuals have 61.6%, and bisexuals, 58%.

23. Having sex after going to the gym is a good idea: exercise increases blood flow to the genital area and raises testosterone levels.

24. Faking orgasm is a practice associated with women, but 31% of men have done it too.

25. Feeling cold feet is an obstacle to reaching orgasm: a survey found that, when wearing socks, the number of women who reached climax increased from 50% to 80%.

26. Women are more likely to cheat on their partners when they are ovulating.

27. Your brain is less attentive during intercourse. The amygdala, responsible for fear and anxiety, is “turned off” during female orgasm.

28. In women, orgasm lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer and depression. In other words, it seems that sex is the best medicine.

Were you surprised by these curiosities? Sex is an endless source of interesting facts, and we still have a lot to discover as research progresses. In the meantime, keep informed and enjoy the benefits to the fullest, always putting health first.