Sex, sex, sex, sex, sex.
Sex is all anyone wants to talk about, read about.
What is sexy? What isn’t? Is there anything sexier than sex?
Actually, maybe there is. How about these ten things?:
- Technology
According to a poll conducted by Harris Interactive, if the average person had to make a choice between sex and their tech gadgets, the tech gadgets would likely get preferential treatment. This may sound sad, but let’s consider this momentarily. Smartphones enable people to stay in touch with the world. They entertain us 24 hours a day, and while some people might disagree, they do make our lives easier. Also, many people access sexy content on their phones.
- Chocolate
While upwards of 30 percent of people believe their tech gadgets are absolutely essential to life, almost three-quarters would rather have food. This sounds like the better bet, considering food is essential to all life on this planet. And then there’s chocolate. Chocolate can stimulate the “happy” chemicals in the brain, and when you consider its 24-hour accessibility, it is easily sexier than sex.
- Kissing
The old saying goes, “It is not the destination but the journey that matters most.” The same thing can be said about the humble kiss, which, according to research, is an absolute prerequisite for romance and sex for as many as 80 percent of people. So, while sex may get all the glory, it is the kissing that decides how happy an ending you’ll receive.
- The Man With a Broom
While a man with a great body may be considered sexy to many women, the image of a man with a broom in one hand and a dish scrubber in the other has mass appeal across all cultures. Women often turn down sex because they feel stressed, overworked, and tired. So what’s sexier than a man with the body of a god? How about a man who pitches in with the household chores? Are you listening, guys? If you help her in the kitchen, she’ll be more inclined to help you in the bedroom!
- Fantasies
Aren’t fantasies always better than the real thing? Enjoying several dirty, raunchy, and downright embarrassing fantasies each week is normal. The good news is that according to studies, a vivid imagination outside the bedroom seems to equate to a rather active one when you do finally get between the sheets. And that holds true whether you are with a partner or not.
- Being Average
Research suggests that we find being average universally sexy. We actually associate health with an average-sized body. This suggests a healthy gene pool, and we care (consciously or subconsciously) about that when it comes to baby-making.
- Touching Underpants
In a study in Belgium, researchers claim that reward behavior is driven not by just thought and sight but by touch—especially in women. So, the idea of sex will never be as sexy to a woman unless you preheat her oven with something she can touch—like your underwear. It sounds strange, but it will boost her reward-seeking behavior, and she will be more likely to want to get freaky.
- Emotional Intimacy
There is evidence that married couples find sex less sexy the longer they stay together. However, all those sexy feelings can be replaced by stability, security, empathy, vulnerability, and a strong spiritual connection. Such non-sexual intimacies could easily be sexier than sex, especially when you consider the universal and lifelong goal to love and be loved.
- Holding Hands/Cuddling
Whether you are a man or woman, you crave human touch. Touch is part of a great sex life, and without the simple act of holding a lover’s hand or cuddling on a couch, sex would not be as important as you think it is.
- Risky Sex
Sex sells, but it’s even sexier when fear and risk are attached to it! But studies suggest that the idea of experiencing risky sex is sexier than actually experiencing it. It doesn’t turn out to be a good time for everyone.
The idea of risky sex being sexier in anticipation rather than in practice is quite thought-provoking. It speaks to the role of thrill and imagination in human sexuality.
Emotional intimacy replacing physical intimacy over time in marriages is a fascinating concept. It underscores the multifaceted nature of human connections.
Absolutely, it suggests that as relationships mature, the emotional bond grows stronger, potentially offering a deeper, more fulfilling connection.
The emphasis on average body types being perceived as healthy and thus sexy is quite refreshing. It counters the often unrealistic body standards promoted in modern media.
The idea that touching underpants can enhance reward-seeking behavior in women seems quite unconventional. I wonder how widespread this behavior actually is and what more research might reveal about it.
The notion that technology could be perceived as sexier than sex is quite intriguing. It speaks volumes about our evolving priorities in a digital age.
Indeed, it highlights the significant role technology plays in our daily lives, impacting our preferences and interactions in unexpected ways.