9 harmful myths about sex that you (probably) still believe in


 Although sex awareness is relentlessly growing in today's world, there are a number of popular myths that are not only misleading, but also harmful to your health and sex life.


Sex is an important part of our lives, but this topic has been taboo for a long time, and therefore to learn new things, study and talk about sex openly people have become relatively recently. Despite the fact that there is a lot of information on the topic, the myths rooted in the consciousness of mankind have not gone anywhere, and today, together with an expert of the center of sexual education "Secrets" Maria Tsvetkova, we will try to dispel them.


Myth #1: Most women are unable to have a vaginal orgasm


This is, of course, a myth. In order to get a vaginal orgasm, you need to increase the sensitivity of the G-spot and awaken it. For many women, a stable ability to have an orgasm appears after the age of 30 or after childbirth, due to changes in the vagina, hormonal background and other aspects. But today it is no longer necessary to wait for the "right" time and the "right" man - it is enough to familiarize yourself with the relevant literature, attend classes on the topic and learn how to develop your orgasm yourself.


Myth #2: Any woman can be brought to orgasm if sexual intercourse lasts a long time


According to statistics, the average sexual intercourse lasts five minutes, but there is a belief that if you increase it to half an hour, you can bring any woman to orgasm. In reality, this is not the case. It is more likely to bring a woman to orgasm if you increase foreplay - a woman has five stages of arousal, and she needs at least 15-20 minutes to prepare directly for friction, for sex itself. That is why sexual intercourse can be short, but the foreplay process should be organized properly.


Myth #3: Size matters


This is a myth. Almost all the zones that give a woman pleasure, almost all the points that are responsible for her orgasm, are located in such a way that at almost any size of the penis a woman can get pleasure and orgasm. In addition, manual techniques, foreplay, oral sex and the degree of preparedness of intimate muscles also play a role in this matter.


Myth #4: Aphrodisiacs increase libido


There is an opinion that if before sex eat foods that are attributed the properties of aphrodisiacs (oysters, chocolate, strawberries), the libido will increase, and sex will be incredible and will necessarily lead to a logical climax.


Unfortunately, this is a myth. In this case, the reaction is different - when a person believes in the power of aphrodisiacs, he tends to consume them with the person he plans to have sex with. In other words, he is around a person he likes, who arouses him, and therefore his libido is already elevated (regardless of the intake of certain foods)


Myth #5: First sex is always painful


It doesn't have to be. It all depends on the degree of arousal, the time allotted for foreplay, the attentiveness of the partner and awareness of the peculiarities of your own body.


Myth #6: Men and women peak sexuality at the same age


In reality, men peak sexuality at age 16-18, while women peak at age 30-35. Men do get into sex earlier, show an earlier interest in it and experience more pleasure from it at an earlier age, while women are more likely to unleash their sexual energy closer to the 30-year mark. This is due to hormonal changes and various processes that occur in the body.


Myth #7: Masturbation is bad


This is a myth, it is possible and necessary to engage in masturbation. This myth appeared a long time ago, back in the Middle Ages, when doctors claimed that self-pleasure leads to blindness and other unpleasant consequences. In fact, masturbation helps to better explore your sexuality, your body and in general has a positive effect on the body and psycho-emotional state.


Myth #8: Men and women think about sex equally often


According to a study conducted by sociologists from Ohio University in 2011, the average man thinks about sex about 19 times a day, and a woman - 10. At the same time, the most active male participant of the study showed a very impressive result - thoughts about sex occupied his mind 388 times a day.


Myth #9: Natural lubricant is enough for sex


This is a myth. Lubricant is absolutely necessary, otherwise you can cause harm and microtraumas to your partner. For oral sex you can use lubricant with different flavors, for anal you need silicone, and for vaginal sex is perfect for a simple water-based lubricant. And the more of it, the more pleasant the process will be.


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