Slow kisses, long hugs, whispering jokes, or just close to the one you love, these moments may be more than we think. Although many believe that the main moment of sex is orgasm, a new study suggests that there is much more that people value in closeness.
Posted in the magazine Sex & Farital Therapy, the study surveyed nearly 3,000 adults across the United States to find out what they really love sex with their partner. Surprisingly, only 231 people pointed to orgasm as the best part, hinting that modern relationships can rethink what really means “good sex”. (Also Read: Do you reflect your partner’s mood before being emotionally drained? Expert says why this happens )
Is the pleasure of partners more important than an orgasm?
Another indicator that sex is not only in fulfillment, is that only 241 participants mentioned that their favorite part of sex makes their partner feel good, whether through oral sex, observing the partner’s satisfaction or meet the sexual needs of the partner.
In addition, more than 300 adults in the US shared that what they most like in sex is an emotional connection, especially when it comes to love and care. For these people, orgasm and meeting physical needs require rear seats to feel revered, desirable and revered in intimate moments.
This group of participants views sex as more than a physical act, this is a way to deepen the already strong emotional connection between two lovers. Almost 400 adults in the US shared that what they are most kept in sex is how it makes them feel like people emotionally safe, visible and related.
As emotional intimacy increases self -esteem and connection
While Solo Pestence certainly has its advantages, Nicole Sirin, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry of the OHSU Women Center, explains that sex with a partner may offer great emotional awards, including an increase in self -esteem.
“Sex alone through masturbation does not stimulate the release of as much oxytocin or other hormones that enhance mood as sex, as part of love relationships,” explains Dr. Sirin. When the study deepens deeper, it shows that many participants also love how sex leads them close to their partner.
Sex offers a unique connection experience, skin contact to skin, hugs, kisses, experiment with different positions and make contact with eyes-all ways as pairs can connect at a deeper level. Moreover, the study showed that participants estimate how much interaction in sex allows them to be fully present with their partner, lacking from external distraction.
