2014 was a year of surprising discoveries in the field of sex. Scientists, researchers, and sex experts made significant breakthroughs in understanding human sexuality.
From the effects of birth control pills on sexual desire to the link between sex and cognitive function, here are the top 10 surprising sex discoveries from 2014:.
1. Birth Control Pills Can Affect Sexual Desire
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that women who took oral contraceptives had lower levels of sexual desire than those who didn’t.
The study also found that women who stopped taking birth control pills experienced an increase in their libido.
2. Kissing Transfers Bacteria and Boosts the Immune System
A study published in the journal Microbiome found that kissing transfers around 80 million bacteria from one person to the other.
However, instead of causing infections, these bacteria can actually boost the immune system and protect against harmful pathogens.
3. Pornography Could Benefit Relationships
A study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior found that watching pornography could actually have a positive effect on relationships.
The study found that couples who viewed pornography together reported higher levels of relationship satisfaction and intimacy.
4. Male Sex Drive Decreases With Age
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that male sex drive decreases with age, especially after the age of 45.
The study also found that factors such as obesity, diabetes, and smoking can contribute to a decrease in male sexual desire.
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5. Sex Can Improve Cognitive Function
A study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that having sex could lead to improved cognitive function in older adults.
The study found that people who reported having sex more often scored higher on cognitive tests, such as memory and verbal fluency.
6. Women Are More Aroused By Romance Novels Than Men
A study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior found that women were more aroused by reading romance novels than men.
The study found that women who read romance novels reported higher levels of sexual arousal and desire than men who read the same novels.
7. The ‘G-Spot’ May Not Exist
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the ‘G-spot’ may not exist. The study found that there was no consistent anatomical structure in the vaginal wall that could be identified as the ‘G-spot’.
8. Sex Can Be a Natural Painkiller
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that sex could be a natural painkiller. The study found that sexual activity reduced pain sensitivity in both men and women, leading to increased pain tolerance and decreased perception of pain.
9. Men and Women’s Brains Are Wired Differently When It Comes to Sex
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that men and women’s brains respond differently to sexual stimuli.
The study found that men’s brains responded more to visual sexual stimuli, while women’s brains responded more to emotional and tactile sexual stimuli.
10. Sex Can Help Reduce Stress
A study published in the journal Biological Psychology found that having sex could help reduce stress.
The study found that sexual activity led to a decrease in cortisol levels, a hormone associated with stress, leading to decreased feelings of anxiety and increased relaxation.
