Making Love After Sports Feels More Satisfactory, This Is The Explanation

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JAKARTA - Many say there is no bad time for sex. But have you ever tried sex after exercise? Even though the body is still sweating and the breath is not fully regular, it turns out that this moment can be the best time to make love.

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, an urologist and sexual health expert from Orlando Health, said that sex after exercise can provide a more intense and satisfying sensation than other times.

Here are 4 reasons for sex to feel so good after sports, as reported by the Men's Health page.

1. Happy Hormones Rising

After exercising, the body produces various hormones that make feelings better. Dr. Guarantee explains that hormones such as adrenaline and dopamine will increase after exercise.

"After your sport sweats, but that's no reason to miss the best chance of enjoying sex in your life," he said.

In addition, testosterone levels are also increasing. This is a hormone that plays a major role in increasing sexual arousal, both in men and women. If you do high intensity training (HIIT), the spike in testosterone can even be higher.

2. Stronger Erections and Faster Orgasms

Exercise also increases blood circulation throughout the body, including to sexual organs. As a result, men can experience tougher and sensitive erections. However, this can also make orgasm come faster.

If you or your partner feel the session is too short, make this moment to focus more on foreplay or pay more attention to your partner's satisfaction. The point is, take advantage of the flow of blood and hormones that are 'on fire' for a more maximum sex experience.

3. Burn Kalori

Although sex cannot replace training sessions in the gym, there is still added value in terms of calories. Sex can burn about 24 calories per minute, depending on the intensity. According to a 2013 study, an average sex session can burn up to 100 calories.

4. Body Aroma Can Improve Attractiveness

It may sound strange, but some studies suggest that natural body scents, especially after sweating, can increase sexual interest. The legendary study from Switzerland, The Smelly T-shirt Study found that some women are more attracted to the sweaty smell of men, especially if they contain high testosterone levels.

Of course it doesn't mean you can forget cleanliness. But if you and your partner are comfortable, the body's natural scent after exercise can be part of the sexual appeal itself.

Keep Cleaning

Even though your passion is high, don't forget that the gym is a place full of bacteria. Sweat can also bring bacteria that cause smell and irritation. So, if you don't have time to take a shower, clean yourself up with at least wet tissue, especially if you want to do foreplay or oral sex.

If you are using a gym tool together, you should wash your hands first before starting the foreplay session," suggested Dr. Brahmhatt.

"And if you plan to have oral sex, you should take a shower or use tissue to clean the genital area," he added.

Drinking water or eating snacks is also important to restore energy before the hot session begins.

"You don't want to run out of energy in the middle, so a little energy intake can be very helpful." he added.