Here are some little-known sex facts that may suprise you - or at least give you ammunition for a fascinating dinner conversation
2007-05-05
1. Sex is bio-chemically no different from eating large quantities of chocolate.
2. A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
3. Hate the gym? An average woman burns about 200 calories during 30 minutes of active sex.
4. The average person spends 2 weeks of its life kissing.
5. Foods that are popularly believed to be aphrodisiacs are oysters, lean meats, seafood, whole grains and wheat germ.
6. Most arousing time of day for a man - early morning (hormone levels peak), women - evening.
7. 17% of women attain orgasm during sex. Number of women who admit to faking an orgasm: 92%.
8. During sex, your body produces chemicals called pheromones. These are known to increase sexual attraction.
9. 85% of men want their partner to take a more active role in sexual play by choosing the position, place and activity.
10. Number of women who enjoy receiving oral sex: 73%. Number of women who like giving it to him: 24%.
