When having sex, we tend to be in the present moment, to enjoy it fully, to seek pleasure and to give it to our partner. But sometimes certain concerns can cross our mind, and are likely to disrupt what we are doing …
A recent British study, conducted by Superdrug Online Doctor and relayed by Metro.co.uk, reveals the most prevalent concerns during a hot dip.
Sex: reaching orgasm, self-confidence …
And no, despite the current health context, the risk of catching Covid-19 is not at the top of this list of fears when it comes to sex. Indeed, the most frequent fear is rather not to attract your partner once undressed.
Body hair, and not feeling comfortable in front of others as the temperature rises in the room, are also issues of concern to some of the British interviewed by Superdrug Online Doctor.
Sexual performance is also an issue, since allowing one's partner to reach orgasm seems to be of concern to many respondents.
Single, in a relationship: fears differ when it comes to sex
Looking into the details, singles and couples do not have the same concerns in bed, as this work suggests.
Singles are particularly worried about catching a sexually transmitted infection, who are more likely to meet new people, while married people still report being afraid of catching or transmitting the coronavirus to their partner through sex.
The most common concerns during sex
Experts have ranked the concerns most likely to cross the minds of partners, single or in a relationship, during sex:
- What if my partner doesn't find my naked body attractive?
- What if my partner doesn't reach an orgasm, or isn't satisfied?
- What if I suck in bed?
- What if my partner has an STI?
- What if it causes an unwanted pregnancy?
- What if there is premature ejaculation?
- And what will he / she think of my body hair?
- What if there is discomfort between us during sex?
- What if penetration is painful?
- Besides, I'm not used to …
But where do these fears, which appear during sex, come from?
Also according to this study, nearly one in five people would explain these fears related to sex, by a bad past experience, which would therefore have left traces in their mind.
Only one in ten think these fears come from personal experiences they have had and reported by outsiders.
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