If you feel like exercising, but don’t want to get out of bed, there’s an erotic workaround.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans surveyed agree that sex (72%) is a workout, according to a survey from Peloton — and the experts (yes, yes, yes!) approve.
“Great sex is wonderful for your wellbeing, whether you’re single or in a relationship,” Jaimee Bell, sex expert and producer at erotic audio platform Bloom Stories, told The Post. “It helps us connect with our bodies and brings us into the present.”
“It can also reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and benefit our overall mood. In a relationship, sex boosts emotional bonding, enhances communication, and deepens trust,” she said.
And how much of a workout are we getting?
“There’s variation, of course, between a five-minute quickie and vigorous, athletic sex that lasts for hours,” Emily Morse, sex expert and host of the #1 relationship podcast Sex with Emily, told The Post.
“Sex is different for each person, every single time.”
Depending on how long your sexual session lasts and what positions you get into, staying in bed — or wherever you want to get freaky — can become a full-body workout, demanding flexibility, strength and endurance.
According to a study conducted by Lelo, a luxury sex toy company, “The Butter Churner”, “Standing”, and “The Kneeling Wheelbarrow” are the moves most likely to burn the most calories for both men and women on average.
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(If you haven’t heard of those, add them to your to-Google and to-do lists.)
“If your goal is to build your endurance in the bedroom, build variety by trying new positions,” Bell suggested, directing those wanting to learn some new moves to check out the classic Kama Sutra.
You’re likely not the only one flipping through the text this spring.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believed it was important to improve their sex life/endurance this spring, according to the survey from Peloton.
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Along with learning some new moves, Bell also advised sexual experimenters to focus on enjoying all of the erotic activity, rather than slipping in between the sheets with one goal in mind — orgasming.
“Sometimes sex can feel overly focused on the end goal of climaxing, but if you take ‘the big O’ out of the equation and focus on building anticipation, you can make sex more enjoyable and longer lasting,” Bell shared.
The experts note that while doing some prep and being thoughtful is important for a positive sexual experience, those who want to get it on should keep sex erotic and fun while also considering it an important part of wellness.
“Sex is a pillar of personal wellness, just like good sleep and nutrition,” Morse said.
