Heres what most people love about sex and, no, its not an orgasm

A recent study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy revealed what people actually enjoy about getting down and dirty under the sheets.When asked “What do you love most about sex with your partner?” most people would assume the simple answer to that is feeling satisfied and pleasured.

However, the responses by the almost 3,000 US adult participants led on that sex means a lot more to them than having that big O moment.Only 231 people said having an orgasm was their favorite part of doing the deed — which could indicate that many people are shying away from the stigma that good sex only means an orgasm is achieved by both partners every time.

Another indicator that hanky panky is not just about performance is that only 241 of the participants revealed that their favorite thing about sex is making their partner feel good — whether it be giving oral sex, observing what their partner enjoys while in the act, and making sure to meet their partner’s sexual needs.Over 300 US adults appreciate when sex is about love and care.

Putting orgasms and meeting sexual needs aside — for these people, they admitted how much they love feeling appreciated, desired and valued during sex.This group of participants view sex as a way to strengthen an already strong emotional connection between two lovers.

Almost 400 US adults enjoy rolling in the hay because of how it makes them as individuals feel.While self-pleasure has its benefits, according to Nicole Cirino, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at OHSU’s Center for Women’s Health, partner sex benefits a person’s self-esteem more.“Having sex alone through masturbation won’t stimulate the release of as much oxytocin or other mood-boosting hormones as having sex as part of a loving relationship,” says Dr.

Cirino.Continuing up the list of things people love about sex is specific sexual acts.

Most of the participants of the study love that sex allows them to be intimatley close with their pa...