From
the second you get turned on to that awesome after-sé-x glow, your body
is doing some amazing things to make sure you experience major pleasure.
But we're willing to bet you're not aware of any of this as it's
happening. Well, prepare to have your mind blown by the impressive feats
that happen while you're busy getting busy.
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You find everything sé-xy
Sure,
you know the basic things that get you raring to go (firemen, Ryan
Gosling), but you might be turned on by a lot more than you think.
Researchers from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario found that even
though straight women reported only feeling aroused by men, their
measures of physiological arousal (like váginal blood flow) told a
different story. Most women in the study were aroused by every sé-xual
stimuli they saw (nudé male and female bodies, heteros-éxual and
homosé-xual s-éx, even animal seéx), while men's arousal was much more
predictable. The bottom line: Women have the ability to get turned on by
a much broader range of situations.
You're not easily grossed out
There's
a reason that you're less fazed by something like sweat or weird smells
when you're having sé-x. When you're aroused, you're less likely to view
gross things as being disgusting, according to a study published in the
online journal PLOS One. So that explains why you're willing to put up with just-woke-up breath for the sake of morning sé-x.
Your brain notices every touch
There's
way more going on up there than you might think. Researchers at Rutgers
University used fMRI scanners to see exactly what happens in your brain
when you're aroused. They found that different brain regions were
activated in response to stimulation of the vagína, cervíx, clitorís,
and nipplés. And because your mind is pretty crucial for arousal,
stimulating several of these areas at once can lead to an even more
explosive finish.
You get bigger where it counts
When
you're arouséd, your vagína literally expands to make room for your
guy. The length of your vagína starts out around 3 inches--which is why
it might seem pretty shallow when you're just putting in a tampon--but
as you get aroused, your uterus is pulled up, lengthening the vagínal
wall to around 5 inches or so, says Debby Herbenick, PhD, author of Because It Feels Good. And if you're with a particularly well-endowed guy, your uterus may get pushed back a bit farther, allowing for even more room.
You feel less pain
There's
a reason that things like nibbling or hair pulling don't hurt as much
while you're getting it on. Your pain threshold can increase
significantly during arousal, according to a study published in the Journal of S-éx Research.
While this might make pénetration more comfortable, Herbenick warns
that there could be a downside: "Some people say that they've hurt
themselves and didn't realize it until after sé-x."
Your girls go through changes
The
next time you're getting busy, take a second to check out your chest.
As a result of increased blood flow to the area, you'll probably notice
that your nipplés are eréct and a little darker in color than usual.
Plus, previous research shows that some women's bréasts swell during
arousal and can actually increase in size.
Your body starts blushing
Studies
show that your facial and body temperature increases during sé-xual
arousal, which explains why your face and chest might get a little red
when you're having sé-x. Plus the increased blood flow and heart rate
causes a "sé-x flush" in some people, which appears as a red or pinkish
rash on your chest that goes away after arousal subsides.
Your mind chills out
If
it seems like your brain turns to mush during an órg-asm, you're kind of
right. The amygdala, the part of the brain involved in fear and
anxiety, essentially shuts down when women have an órg-asm, according to a
study from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Even the
body movements you make during órga-sm are totally unconscious, according
to brain scans.
Your muscles have a mind of their own
During
ór-gasm, your body experiences a period of myotonia--or muscle
spasms--due to the activation of the vagínal muscles, according to
studies by pioneering sé-x researchers William Masters and Vir-ginia
Johnson. This causes the muscles in your legs, arm, neck, abdomen, and
face to tense up. At the same time, involuntary vagínal contractions
happen at regular intervals. Researchers still aren't sure why these
spasms occur and why some women don't experience them at all.
Your bla-dder goes on hold
When
you órga-sm, your body releases an antidiuretic hormone, which is why
you may not be able to pee right after s-éx, says Herbenick. Just don't
put off hitting the bathroom too long--experts advise going after sé-x to
help prevent UTIs.
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