Interesting Facts About Sex

It's always good to learn something new about sex! Here are some exciting facts to bring to your attention.

• Studies have shown that sex relieves headaches just as well as painkillers.

• During orgasm, oxytocin levels, the hormone of love and joy, increase fourfold.

• Sex strengthens the immune system. Studies carried out by Wilkes University in the USA proved that people who have sex twice a week get sick with the flu up to 30% less often.

• Sex is a drug. Endorphins, which are produced during lovemaking, affect the same areas of the brain as, for example, heroin.

• The average sperm ejection rate during ejaculation is 45 km/h. And in a lifetime, men produce about 15 liters of sperm.

• A number of sperm sufficient to repopulate the Earth with humans can fit in one capsule of aspirin.

• There are about 4,000 nerve endings in the head of the penis.

• Research by Dutch scientists has shown that people whose feet are warm are more likely to reach orgasm. So you don't have to take your socks off before sex.

• Phenylethylamine, the euphoric chemical found in chocolate, is the same chemical produced in the human brain when one falls in love.

• More than 500 muscles are activated during lovemaking. 

• On average, a man loses his virginity at 16.9 and a woman at 17.4. This can be influenced by genetic predisposition: more impulsive people usually start their sexual life earlier.

• Only humans, pygmy chimpanzees, and dolphins have sex for pleasure.

• During sex, the part of the brain responsible for fear and anxiety is turned off.

• 30 minutes of sex burns 200 calories. 

• 3% of people on earth do not have sexual fantasies. 

• An active sexual life may be linked to an increase in life expectancy. Regular sex can contribute to improving overall health and well-being.

• The noise level during sex can be comparable to the noise level in a restaurant. This is explained by the fact that during the act, many people suppress the sense of pain and feel more pleasure.

• About 8% of men and 4% of women claim that they sometimes experience an orgasm in their dreams. This phenomenon is known as "sexual dreams."

• Engaging in sex can enhance a person's creativity. This is associated with the release of dopamine, which contributes to improved cognitive processes.

• Regular sexual activity may contribute to improved memory. Oxytocin, released during sex, can enhance cognitive functions.

• Women have the ability to achieve multiple orgasms in succession without a break between them. This is because the level of arousal can remain high after the first orgasm.

• There are more than 100 different sexual positions, each of which can bring unique sensations and pleasure.

• Regular sexual relations may reduce the risk of heart disease in both men and women.