Most of us can admit that we've heard our fair share of sex myths as children and adults. The truth is that there are a lot of people having sex but not a lot of people talking about it.
Remember how we were told that sitting on a man's lap was all it needed for a girl to lose her virginity and become pregnant? Although it was a false tale, many young people believed it.
We dispel five prevalent sex myths, including the one above, in this article:
MYTH 1: For a man's penis to satisfy his partner, it must be large.
This particular myth is woven into the fabric of our sexual conventions. This helps to explain why it's nearly second nature for men with large penises to brag about them.
Size does not matter, contrary to popular belief among men and women (at least not in the way that you may think). When it comes to usefulness and desirability, the size of a penis makes little difference.
This means that a small penis can provide pleasure in the same way that a large penis can. It all comes down to how skillfully one can use their penis and, more importantly, how confident they are.
Bottom line: big dicks do not imply satisfying sexual encounters.
MYTH 2: A woman's vaginal looseness will reveal how much sex she has had.
It's a popular assumption among many people that the size of a woman's vagina is proportional to how much sex she has. That is, the more sex a woman has, the larger her vagina becomes.
This is most likely one of the reasons why sexually promiscuous women are referred to as loose women; the more intercourse, the looser their vaginas appear to be.
According to Alyssa Dweck, a New York OB-GYN, it is difficult to obtain a loose vagina by having sex unless a woman is engaging in unusual sexual practices.
This is due to the vaginal muscles' elasticity; they extend and contract to accommodate whatever change is occurring at the time, whether it's intercourse or birthing.
Bottom line: Having too much sex will not loosen a woman's vagina.
MYTH 3: Masturbation Is Harmful To Your Health
Masturbation is neither bad nor dangerous, despite popular belief. In fact, it is seen as a beneficial phenomenon.
Masturbation is often mistakenly associated with blindness, low sperm count, infertility, and other problems. All of these relationships are false. Masturbation can help relieve stress, enhance mood, and even improve sex.
While masturbation is advised, it must be done in moderation, just like anything else in life. Edema can be caused by excessive masturbating (a slight swelling of the penis).
Bottom line: Masturbation isn't unhealthy for you unless you have moral reservations.
MYTH 4: It's Better to Have Sex When You're Young
Because it's difficult to image two wrinkly, grey-haired elderly individuals engaged in satisfying coitus, it's natural to believe that sex is better and more enjoyable while you're young.
While sex in your prime may be more athletic and hormone-rich, there is no scientific evidence that sex is better when you're younger. Indeed, many people over the age of 60 are said to believe that, like wine, sex improves with age.
Another thing to consider is that your definition of "excellent sex" may evolve over time. For elderly couples, rapid orgasms are less important than emotional connection and intimacy.
Bottom line: Sex isn't just for teenagers.
MYTH 5: Sex Has an Impact on Sports Performance
You've probably heard of coaches barring their players from indulging in sexual activities prior to important games. This is presumably because having sex before a match can have a negative impact on a player's performance. 'Women weaken a man's legs,' as boxing trainer Mickey Goldmill used to remark.
This myth dates back to ancient Greece, when it was thought that not having sex would result in heightened hostility and frustration, which would improve an athlete's performance.
Modern study, on the other hand, shows that while having sex before a competition may not necessarily improve performance, it does not damage an athlete's performance.The modern
Bottom line: sex before a match will not cost you the gold.