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44 Facts About Sex That Raised Our... Eyebrows

By:: Cracked Writers; Brian C. Miller

September 07, 2023

44 Facts About Sex That Raised Our... Eyebrows

Do you know everything about sex? You probably don’t. Our brains are surprisingly dumb when it comes to sex and sexual behavior. In fact, there are all sorts of things we do during sex that we can’t help because our brains are just designed that way. Check out these surprising facts about sex and our dumb brains…

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CRACKED .COM According to a study in the US, over 26 percent of senior US citizens aged 75 and above still have sex and enjoy oral sex. This shows that age is no barrier for love and affection. But you probably didn't want to know that. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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87% of married men who read 50 Shades of Grey claim their sex lives improved. They reported more foreplay, more frequent sex, and more CRACKED.COM communication about desires. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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34% of American and 38% of women American men say they sleep in the nude with their partner. Based on the survey data, it is suggested that sleeping naked with your better half significantly increases sexual closeness in the relationship. GRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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A Health Survey for England study found the average male reported having 9.3 sexual partners in their lifetime. In a totally unrelated statistic, a 2002 University of Massachusetts study found the average person can't go 10 minutes without lying CRACKED — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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CRACKED.COM Women are aroused by Monkey Porn Bonobos especially, are known to generate vaginal arousal among women. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Isn't squirting beautiful? Science finally proved, once and for all, anything more than a small amount of milky white fluid is just pee. Not only does a chemical analysis show that it is urine, but ultrasounds show an emptying of the bladder after intercourse. That's right, you're into golden showers. CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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A median Facebook user might have around 97 male friends. Of those 97, it is likely that eight are 'packing' 4 inches or less... And one is rocking above an 8 incher. GRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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CRACKED.COM Ah, la belle France! A nation of lovers, speakers of the language of love, and home of gay Par-ee, the most romantic city on Earth! Except the actual sexiest nation on Earth is Greece with a reported 164 sexual encounters per person per year. That's 19 more than second-placed Brazil, and 61 more than the global average. France isn't even in the top 10. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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CRACKED.co COM A LATEX CONDOM LOSES 90% OF ITS STRENGTH AFTER JUST 60 SECONDS OF EXPOSURE TO MINERAL OIL-BASED LUBRICANTS. (VASELINE, HAND LOTION, WHATEVER ELSE YOU'RE GRABBING OFF THE COUNTER IN A HURRY) — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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A STUDY ON FEMALE ORGASMS HAD WOMEN CLIMAX, THEN GUESS HOW LONG IT HAD LASTED. THEIR GUESSES WERE LOW BY A STAGGERING 53%. ON PAR WITH THINKING A 26- SECOND ORGASMILASTED ONLY 12 SECONDS. CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Despite 90s sitcom tropes, studies show men like romance. Worldwide, more men than women complained their significant other wasn't romantic enough. CRACKEDO COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Yes, it's very uncomfortable to have the talk with kids. Suck it up and do it anyway. Nearly half of the 19 million new STD cases, reported each year, are among young people between 15 and 24 years old. GRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Curren studies show that men who watch a lot of porn are statistically more likely to be accepting of gay marriage The scientists suggest this is because of the non-judgemental nature of internet porn, where you can watch literally anything you choose CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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CRACKED .COM Men's preference of breast sizes varies according to how hungry they are. A theory suggests that adult males are still bound to their evolutionary instinct that larger breasts bear more milk. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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The average male will have 3 to 5 erections nightly while sleeping, lasting up to 35 minutes each. That's a potential 1065 hours a year of WASTEDWOOD CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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m2/3 of divorces WOMEN are the ones to end It. Women are more cautious of entering new relationships than men are, and they're also more likely to end a troubled relationship than men are, married or not. CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Researchers at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conducted a long-term health study of 7870 teen and adult women. Of those who became pregnant over the course of the study, roughly 1% claimed to have done SO as virgins. The researchers further found: *These particular women were more likely to have parents who did not speak with them about sex and birth control. *31% of the virgin mothers had previously signed Chastity Pledges before becoming miracles of nature. None of the pregnancies were In Vitro. The report was published in the British Medical Journal for their 2013 Christmas Issue. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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SPEED The initial LIMIT release of ejaculate 25 has an average speed of 28 miles per hour. YOUR SPEED CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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56%OFMEN AND 54% OFWOMEN REPORTED FEELING EMOTIONALLY SATISFIED AFTER LOSING THEIR VIRGINITY. 72% OFMEN AND 61% OFWOMEN RATED THE EXPERIENCE AS PERFECT, VERY GOOD, OR GOOD. PANIC 76% OF MEN AND 72% OFWOMEN REPORTED DON'T HAVING NO REGRETS ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE, CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Sorry, you're not that good. 80% of women are faking it. CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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30 percent of women who use online dating services HAVE SEX on the first date. CRACKED.COM Ofthese women, 77 percent do notuse protection. beacuse they feel very comfortable with their dates. — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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h any given year, the overall likelihood that your significant other will cheat on you is about 6% Your odds improve. the more religious you are, the older YOU are, and the more education you have. The odds are worse for women who are remarried: and for both genders a higher number of sexual partners is correlated with a higher chance of infidelity. CRACKED.COM — Source: 24 Shocking Statistics That Change How You View Sex

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Doggy style is bad for your junk. A study in Nature found that, in a sample of 90 penile fractures, the most common cause (41% of cases) was doggy-style sex. Also, fractures from doggy-style sex were worse than fractures from handjobs and cowgirl sex. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Having an orgasm can make You temporarily deaf Although there is little information on why many women experience temporary deafness after an orgasm, it is theorized that sudden pressure changes or activity of the temporal lobe could be the cause. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Have trouble controlling your bladder? Try orgasmic sex. Female urinary incontinence is mainly caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Female orgasm is effective in toning those muscles. Besides, it's more fun than Kegels. GRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Frequent sex may help boost your immune system. Researchers have found that college students who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of germ-fighting antibodies compared to students who had sex less often. And workers who have frequent sex take fewer sick days than their less-active counterparts. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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A study found that daily ejaculation can increase sperm quality in men. After a group of 118 men ejaculated every day for a week, there was an 8% improvement in their overall sperm DNA health. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Sex may trigger body weakness in some people. Orgasmoplexy is a condition that affects people with sleeping disorders, which causes a sudden loss of muscle strength almost immediately after an orgasm. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Orgasms may keep migraines at bay. Migraine sex might seem unappealing, but 60% of people who kept sexually active during migraines reported relief after sex in one study. Researchers think the endorphin release might dull pain, so even masturbation may help. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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People who have sex with a committed partner three times a week can look a decade or more younger than couples who have sex twice a week. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Grandpa will remember you better if he can still get it on with Grandma. A recent study of thousands of elderly couples showed that remaining sexually active into the golden years can prevent memory loss. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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According to a recently released study, frequent sex can help prevent individuals from binge eating and from craving sweet carbohydrates. Researchers attribute this to an increase in levels of oxytocin [a.k.a. the love hormone) in the brain that is triggered by sex. Oxytocin plays a role in regulating your brain's level of dopamine and can shift your focus away from unhealthy cravings. GRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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CRACKED.c Sex helps you have great hair. Studies have shown that some of the important nutrients needed for healthier hair and nails can be metabolized faster with the help of some good ol' shagging — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Women who are satisfied with their sex lives are less likely to have high blood pressure. Good sex also helps enhance blood vessel capacity, helping provide oxygen to muscles. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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A few unfortunates suffer from Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome. This means that they feel sick right after they orgasm and for several days afterward. They may feel pain, fatigue, itching, weakness and flu-like afflictions among other debilitating symptoms. CRACKED COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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In 2002, researchers at the University of Albany did a Beck Depression Inventory (BPI) on 300 women, and found that those who had sex without condoms were less depressed than those who always used them. The scientists thought it might be because exposure to semen affects one's mood. Keep in mind that condoms still provide the best protection against pregnancy and STIs. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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A medical professional from the Cleveland Clinic's Head and Neck Institute recommends sex for temporary relief from nasal congestion. When having sex, your sympathetic nervous system activates, which causes your blood vessels to constrict, including those in your nasal passages Less blood flow leads to less inflammation and easier breathing. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Frequent culations may decrease your risk of prostate cancer. A study showed Australian men who cleaned their pipes more than five times a week in their GRIGE 20s were a third less likely to develop the disease later in life. — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Having regular sex reduces men's risk of cardiovascular disease. Researcher Susan A. Hall, PhD found that men who had sex once a month or less were at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than men who had sex more than twice a week. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Oral sex has been linked to better heart health in pregnant women. A study of 225 pregnant women found that those without regular exposure to their partner's semen developed in-term high blood pressure twice as often. Researchers theorize this is because human semen has a priming effect that prepares womens' immune systems for pregnancy. CRACKED — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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CRACKEDo COM Having regular orgasms can give women a clearer complexion. Orgasms trigger the release of estrogen, which helps keep skin from aging. Estrogen locks in moisture, keeping skin plump and full, and increases the thickness of skin, which fights wrinkles. — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Having an active sex life can delay menopause. Having sex infrequently tells the body you no longer need your baby-making supplies, so it stops producing them. Having sex at least weekly keeps the hormone train rolling. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Sex helps Parkinson's patients... well, men anyway. A recent study conducted on patients in the early stages of Parkinson's disease found that frequent sexual activity was slowing the progression of the disease, but in men only. Afflicted women did not have the same optimistic results, and researchers were not exactly sure why. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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Frequent sex can improve your visual perception. A study showed that people who were more sexually active had a greater ability to perceive objects, as well as better judge the space between them. CRACKED.COM — Source: Unexpected Ways Sex Affects Your Health

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