Thanks to science, our understanding of the universe is constantly broadening, and I’m not just talking about the world at large, even in the small confines of the bedroom. Here is a look at a number of recent scientific sex studies:
Deal or no deal: There are apparently misconceptions about the whole monogamy thing. A recent Oregon State UNiversity study found that in 40 percent of young, straight couples, one partner said that there was a monogamy agreement, while the others said there was no such deal. Married couples were no more likely than unmarried couples to have explicit agreement about monogamy.
The benefits of waiting: New research out of Brigham Young University finds that couples who wait to have sex are happier and that delaying sex could lead to a healthier marriage. Definitely not something they teach us on free porn and they look happy!
Not everyone is obsessed with sex: Japan has a birth rate of just 1.21 per couple. 35.1 percent of Japanese mean between the ages of 16 and 19 have an apathetic attitude towards sex.
Survival of the fittest: A reason to avoid the gym; a recent study from Erciyes University in Turkey found that overweight men are able to last longer in bed then the lean, fit ones. Apparently men with lower BMI scores were more prone to premature ejaculation.
Instant gratification: According to a poll in Men’s Fitness magazines, 40 percent of women say that the use of social media, whether it be Facebook or text messaging, makes them prone to jump into bed with a partner.
iAphrodisiac: An informal poll conducted by the dating site OKCupid revealed that iPhone users beat out other smart phones when it comes to a matter of hormones. iPhone users reported more sexual partners than any other cell phone user. Female users reported the most sexual partners (12.3) while male Android owners reported the least (6).
Making oneself sick: According to Dutch scientists, it is possible for a man to be allergic to his own semen. The condition causes flu like symptoms after ejaculating.
