Contents
- Myth #1: Men want sex more than women.
- Myth #2: Oysters and Chocolate Increase Desire
- Myth #3: Circumcision reduces the pleasure of sex.
- Myth #4: The average penis length is 18 centimeters
- Myth #5: Wet dreams only happen to men.
- Myth #6: Almost everything written about the G-spot
- Myth #7: The toilet seat is a carrier of infection.
Among the ideas about sex, there are both truthful and frankly sucked from the finger. Here are some of the most common myths.
Myth #1: Men want sex more than women.
This myth is one of the most widespread. According to studies, half of the men (they say) think about sex several times during the day. Among women, the proportion of those who constantly think about sex is slightly lower — 18%. But if we talk about the average level of attraction, the differences are not so significant.
It’s not true that men have more sex than women. Take single men between the ages of 18 and 24. About half of them have not had sex for a year. But what’s interesting is that 5% of single women in the same age group report having sex four or more times a week. Among men such only 2%. This situation persists until the age of 30, and only then men overtake women.
Myth #2: Oysters and Chocolate Increase Desire
When it comes to sexual arousal, there is always an element of self-belief: if a person is sure that a product is arousing, they are more likely to feel that arousal. The question is: if you were to eat an oyster without knowing its supposed properties, would you still feel aroused?
You can find works that confirm the exciting effect of some products. But data obtained from a large sample, following rigorous scientific methods, does not prove that it works. Some cite the example of rats being aroused by eating certain foods. But in humans, sexuality is more complex. With food, certain substances enter the body, but sexuality largely depends on the psychological state.
Myth #3: Circumcision reduces the pleasure of sex.
Many have heard that circumcision is a bad idea because it reduces the sensitivity of the penis. The foreskin is very sensitive. If it is removed, the head of the penis will allegedly constantly rub against clothes and eventually become coarse and less responsive to stimulation.
But there are studies in which men were asked if their feelings changed after circumcision. Their answers convincingly prove that the fears are groundless. Circumcision not only did not create problems in their intimate life, but, apparently, only increased the sensitivity of the penis.
Myth #4: The average penis length is 18 centimeters
Concern about the length of the member in some men becomes manic. And it is fueled in many ways by the testimonies of other equally concerned men.
There is a difference between what men report about the length of their penises and the actual picture reported by urologists. In the data, which is obtained from a survey of men, the average length is indicated between 15 and 17 centimeters. But urologists give more modest figures — 10-13 centimeters. It is important that we are talking about the average length.
Myth #5: Wet dreams only happen to men.
An erotic dream leading to an orgasm from which you wake up, contrary to popular belief, occurs even more often in women than in men. Even in the conservative 50s, according to polls by the Kinsey Institute, 40% of women reported experiencing orgasms in their sleep. This is almost half — not so little.
Myth #6: Almost everything written about the G-spot
Does the G-spot really exist? Collective wisdom answers this question in the affirmative. Most women will say that the area at the front of the vagina is especially sensitive.
Unfortunately, these words cannot be supported by scientific data. Namely, to find one area common to all, in which the most nerve endings would be concentrated. Apparently, in this matter, belief also plays a huge role: after all, our bodily sensations often reflect not the real picture, but our expectations.
Myth #7: The toilet seat is a carrier of infection.
There is no reliable evidence that touching items in the bathroom can transmit HIV or any sexually transmitted infection. This is especially true of HIV: it can only be infected through bodily fluids.
Most of the bacteria that transmit STDs do not live outside the body. All types of pathogens quickly die if they are in the air, on the floor or on the rim of the toilet.
About the Experts: Aaron Carroll and Rachel Vreeman are the authors of Size Matters?! And 69 more debunked myths about sex” (Tsentrpoligraf, 2015).