What men and women enjoy most about sex

It’s often said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. And when it comes to action between the sheets, research has found that there are many differences between the sexes.

The researchers asked men and women what they enjoy most about sex. It turns out that women are more likely to seek romance and men are most excited about meeting a new sexual partner.

In fact, what women love most about sex is the “romantic thrill” that – or so we hope – occurs after sex.

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At the top of the men’s list was the complete opposite of that: the joy of the thrill of “having sex for the first time with a new partner.”

A survey of 2,000 people conducted by dating site Illicit Encounters to determine the ten things we love most about sex also found that women find sex relaxing.

The second thing women said they enjoy most is that sex keeps them from worrying about their lives and problems in the world. The third was “the pleasure I feel when I orgasm,” followed by the fact that “sex is a great stress reliever.”

Meanwhile, for men, the euphoric feeling of orgasm is their second favorite feeling after the first time.

Jessica Leoni, sex and relationship expert at IllicitEncounters.com, commented on the results: “The results show big differences in what men and women enjoy most about sex.

“For many women, sex is a way to bond with their partner, improve their mood and confidence, and reduce their stress levels.

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“Men value all of these things in sex, but physical satisfaction is at the top of their priority list.”

But it always takes two to dance tango, and fortunately, men and women agree that physical intimacy is important for a successful relationship.

According to the survey, 89% of women and even more men (92%) said that good sex is the key to a happy relationship.

Two thirds of women (64%) are satisfied with their sex life, compared to slightly fewer men (58%).

The survey also revealed what stands in the way of happiness in bed. It all comes down to communicating your needs.

Only a third of women (32%) and the same number of men (31%) tell their partners what they love about sex.

The study found that men and women agree that happier lives in bed start with talking. An important point is that variety can fall by the wayside in long-term relationships.

“Sex can often become routine,” says Leoni. “Couples always do the same things, at the same time and in the same place.”

Eight out of ten women (82%) and three quarters of men (74%) said their sex life could be improved if they talked more about sex and told their partner what they wanted most.

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Even though the conversation may be difficult, keep the desired outcome in mind…

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The 10 most important things women love about sex

1. Romantic rush that I feel immediately afterwards

2. Perfect distraction from everything that is going wrong in my life and the world

3. The joy I feel during orgasm

4. It’s a great stress reliever

5. Thrills of sex with a new partner

6. It improves my mood

7. Oral sex

8. It boosts my self-confidence

9. Kissing and intimacy with my partner

10. Prelude

The 10 most important things men love about sex

1. First sex with a new partner

2. The feeling of euphoria when I have an orgasm

3. Excitement at the sight of the naked female body

4. I feel more relaxed afterwards

5. Great way to bond with my partner

6. It helps me fall asleep

7. It improves my mood

8. It’s a great stress reliever

9. Nipple and breast play

10. Undressing my partner