Well headed home and sitting in a hotel tonite in KC reading the net…came across this interesting article…
Weird sex facts:
Semen as an Antidepressant:
Studies suggest that semen may contain mood-boosting compounds, and exposure to it may help lower symptoms of depression in some women.
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Want an orgasm? Leave your socks on….
Forget lingerie, if you want to increase your chance of having an orgasm, keep your socks on during sex, says research done by The University of Groningen. No one is sure exactly why this works but one theory is that in order to orgasm, you need to be totally relaxed and anxiety-free, and cold feet can interfere with the ability to really get into sex, especially for women, says Fran Walsh.
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The most popular sex fantasy isn’t Princess Leia in a gold bikini after all…..
So if everyone does it, what exactly are people fantasizing about the most in the bedroom? “The single most popular sexual fantasy amongst Americans today is multi-partner or group sex, followed by BDSM, novelty/adventure, and taboo/forbidden sex,” Lehmiller says.
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Sexting can improve your relationship….
Sending steamy messages and pictures to your significant other increases not only your sexual satisfaction but also your overall happiness in your relationship, says Emily Stasko, MS, MPH, lead author of a study on the impacts of sexting on relationships. “We found a robust relationship between sexting and sexual and relationship satisfaction,” Stasko said. However, for people who identified in the study as single sexting seemed to decrease their sexual satisfaction, indicating that it might be harmful in establishing a happy relationship but helpful in maintaining one.
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Sex is powerful medicine…
Having a happy, regular sex life isn’t just good for your mood but studies have shown it can also improve your heart health, boost immunity, and lower your risk of some cancer—just a few of the many unexpected health benefits of sex. Researchers say it’s because good sex lowers your stress levels, improves hormone balance, and even counts as a little exercise. Best workout ever?
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The secret to mindblowing sex? Lube…..
Using a good personal lubricant can make all the difference between “meh” and “amazing!” says Maureen “Dr. Mo” Miller, PhD, the host of The Basics with Dr. Mo, “Put a drop or two inside a condom before you put it on—you’ll wonder why you never did this before,” she says. Don’t miss more habits of couples with steamy sex lives.