The 8 most confusing sex myths

We have some "conventional" misunderstandings about sex, and if we can't break the fallacies, we will always be self-righteous. Now, let’s take a look at the correct answers behind those fallacies.

Myth 1: The more times you have sex, the easier it is to get pregnant

When some couples want a baby, they consciously increase the frequency of sexual intercourse, thinking that this will help them get pregnant as soon as possible, but the result is often counterproductive. Women of childbearing age release only one or two eggs during each menstrual cycle. Therefore, the most fertile time each month is only 1-3 days before ovulation and 1-2 days after ovulation.

The ideal way is to stop sexual intercourse 3-5 days before ovulation, and have sex the day before or on the day of ovulation to ensure that a certain quantity and quality of sperm are stored for use in conception. Don't ever think that the more sexual intercourse you have, the greater your chances of getting pregnant.

Myth 2: Semen is a highly concentrated nutritional supplement

Some people believe that "one drop of semen is equal to ten drops of blood" and that male semen is a highly concentrated nutrient. Some women have sex indiscriminately and even swallow men's semen, thinking that this can nourish and improve their health, but this is not the case in reality.

Semen contains mostly carbohydrates and its composition is basically the same as plasma.

Myth 3: Alcohol makes sex more intense

Many men experience increased sexual desire after drinking, and because their organs become less sensitive, they can last significantly longer than usual during sex. Some people use this as a secret and enjoy it.

Indeed, occasionally drinking a small amount of alcohol can reduce the sexual inhibition of the cerebral cortex, to a certain extent enhance sexual desire and pleasure, and also have the effect of relaxing muscles and tendons. But drinking too much can cause impotence in men and frigidity in women.

Myth 4: The more tricks you have, the easier it is to orgasm

People seem to generally accept the idea that whether a sex life is happy or not must depend on the skills used by the man.

Appropriate sexual techniques can have beneficial effects, but if one pursues too much specific, mechanical sexual techniques, it will weaken the inevitable connection between sex and love, causing psychological and physical fatigue in women.

Myth 5: Having sex will help you sleep better

During the entire sexual intercourse process, men's sexual desire can be quickly aroused, and after orgasm it can quickly subside. Therefore, some men who often suffer from insomnia use this method to hypnotize themselves. Why not get sexual satisfaction without affecting your sleep? However, sex is equivalent to moderate-intensity physical labor. If you do it too frequently and your body doesn't get a good rest, it will inevitably affect your sleep quality.

Myth 6: Porn only appeals to men

The human brain seems to be wired for pornography. Thomas James, a neuroscientist at Indiana University's Kinsey Institute, said that sexually arousing images elicited brain responses two to three times stronger than any other type of image he had used, and the phenomenon was not limited to men. When women were shown sexy images, their brain images lit up like a Christmas tree.

Myth 7: The more muscular you are, the more she likes you

Many men blindly pursue a good figure, but not for health. In their imagination, the more muscular they are, the better they can please their partners in bed. However, research has shown that muscular men are not the best sexual partners chosen by most women. Having well-developed muscles is more about satisfying men's own vanity. The survey shows that the ideal lover's body shape for women is: gentle eyes, slender limbs, soft and elastic skin, and biceps and pectoralis major muscles that are not overdeveloped.

Myth 8: The longer the sex, the easier it is for women to orgasm

The problem lies in the public's misunderstanding of the process of achieving orgasm. Women do not achieve orgasm later than men, but are more passive than men. If you are an experienced sex worker, it will only take a few minutes to find a woman's G-spot, A-spot and U-spot and quickly bring her to orgasm.