shikashika Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Even though I'm fairly fit and pretty small most of the time, I have been looking back at photos of myself over the past 12 years or so... and the times when I was the slimmest was ALWAYS when I was having regular sex. I know sex is good exercise, but I do much harder exercise most days anyway. It just seems easier to keep it off... even when most of the time i'm doing 2 workouts a day anyway! Something about that sex which makes you drop that extra 5 pounds I think! I don't think its just a coincidence. So those of you in a healthy relationship, with lots of sex... keep it up! Not only do you feel better, you'll look better too! Link to comment
keenan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Maybe being happy has something to do with it? Link to comment
Up and Down Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 My ex used to call it "sexcercise"...too bad we didn't do more of it, I could of skipped the gym more. Link to comment
Pocket Rocket Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Actually having sex burns off very few calories but what happens when you make love to someone a certain hormone known as oxytocin is released. Oxytocin is also released when you feel love towards someone (it strengthens bonds and has been reported to be associated with monogamous behaviour) and is also released during breastfeeding. The thing about oxytocin is that it lowers appetite, so it makes sense that when you're having regular sex your appetite is dampened, hence the lower weight. yay science Link to comment
Entropy Smith Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Maybe your eating more cause you're not having sex. Although my reasons would be more psychological than the above post, which is interesting... Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 i definitely notice when i am having regular sex I look leaner...Right now i am having sex very regularly and i have had several people comment on my body and how lean i look...they blush when i tell them why lol!!! I am an active participant and i think that helps for sure, the more you put in the more you get out in terms of calories burned. Link to comment
Pixiemeat Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 This is so true. My sex life isn't the best it's been recently and a large part of it is the fact my partner has put on weight. This doesn't matter one bit to me, but to him it makes him feel unattractive and not very willing to have sex. Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I knew it! I knew there was a reason for those extra 8 pounds that won't go away! Link to comment
bobbyp Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 If it's due to eating more, which causes you to eat more, then I don't think this is the reason. When you eat regular, you lose more weight funnily enough. People seem to think, if they eat less they lose less weight, it's actually the opposite. When you don't eat, your body goes in to starvation mode, it doesn't know when the next lot of food is going to come so it stores everything you don't need as well as the stuff you do need. Link to comment
madmarten Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Maybe your eating more cause you're not having sex. Although my reasons would be more psychological than the above post, which is interesting... Bingo, also when you're having sex a lot there is less time to eat junk food. Your getting it on, instead of sitting on the couch eating and watching tv. Plus a 1-2 two hour intense make out session probably burns a few calories too Link to comment
just M.E. Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 It also is due in part to the postive body chemistry, those brain chemicals, endorphins and dopamines that are released during sex. Someone did a study (someone does a study about everything) and they found that sex relieves sinus congestion. Another god reason!!! Link to comment
Shiftydude Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Clearly, you tend to have more sex when you feel more confident about your body. This is normal. Link to comment
JeckyllNHyde Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I agree about eating less when having sex due to suppressed appitite. Also.. I feel happier when having sex or when in a relationship. So I feel less need to eat junk and comfort food. What's funny is it's kind of a cycle for SOME women. If some don't feel good about their body, the sex goes down, and leads to maybe feeling worse about their body. Link to comment
madmarten Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Positive sexual synergy to sum-up Link to comment
Stars_n_Guitars Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Sex is a full body workout! And I love a full body workout! It's aerobic! It's awesome! I love the feeling of being sore after a good romp! When I have sex, I try to tighten my abs, keeping them tightened for 30 minutes to an hour really works 'em. You do leg lifts, move your hips in a circular motion, working the arms... i...miss...sex. Link to comment
greywolf Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Yup. I love sexcercise. hahahahha Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I like being on top reverse on a couch...great great leg work out! feel the burn, among other things lol Link to comment
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