Sex is a part of most people’s daily lives, but sometimes sex isn’t as straight forward as people like to think.
You can forget what you thought you knew about orgasms, hygiene and what turns your partner on because you might be surprised by what you find out when you review the history and science of sex.
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Those awkward high school sex education lessons are definitely not enough to prepare you for some of the more surprising facts about sex.
Here are just 10 sex facts that you might find hard to believe.
1. Hydration enhances orgasms
One would assume that the best way to achieve a better orgasm would be an improvement in performance – this, however, is not the case.
The human body is made up of mostly fluids.
In fact, the average body weight is made up of approximately 60% water, meaning being well hydrated actually enhances your ability to achieve orgasm.
So the next time you’re not satisfied with your orgasm, don’t blame your partner, just grab a bottle of water.
2. Sex burns calories
OK, maybe you can believe this one.
If you’re wanting to shed the pounds and can’t stand the thought of running on a treadmill for half an hour, why not swap it for sex?
According to some studies, the average person can burn up to 200 calories during 30 minutes of active sex.
3. Greeks are having the most sex
You would perhaps assume the country with the largest population would statistically be having the most sex.
However, according to a survey conducted by Durex condoms, the country having the most sex is in fact Greece.
Just missing out on the top spot are Brazil in second place and Poland and Russia in joint third.
4. Humans and dolphins have something in common
Both humans and animals have sex with the intent of reproduction, and many might assume that only humans have the capability of having sex simply for pleasurable – however, this is not the case.
Strangely enough, the only animal known to have sex for pleasure are dolphins.Perhaps Flipper wasn’t quite so innocent after all.5. Pumpkins turn men o
Those frisky dolphins
4. Humans and dolphins have something in common
Both humans and animals have sex with the intent of reproduction, and many might assume that only humans have the capability of having sex simply for pleasurable – however, this is not the case.
Strangely enough, the only animal known to have sex for pleasure are dolphins.
Perhaps Flipper wasn’t quite so innocent after all.
Those frisky dolphins
5. Pumpkins turn men on
This is just as strange as it sounds, according to a study conducted at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Center of Chicago, the scent of a pumpkin can actually increase blood flow to the penis and work as a male aphrodisiac – this could give an explanation to the popularity of Halloween.
6. Sex can be euphoric
Endorphins released while having sex can generate a sense of euphoria, which gives a similar experience to being high on drugs.