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Burning Off Calories in Bed |
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Written by Rachel Carver
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
Sex as exercise is a topic that floods online forums and chat rooms. And for good reason. Sex is exercise. It does burn calories. And, all the usual calorie-burning factors—your weight, the level of energy you put into the activity and how long you go at it—still apply. So, how many pounds you can shed while shagging is up to you. We do have a few suggestions that may help. Below you will find our calories-burned counter. Turn to it whenever you need to lose a couple of love handles, tone a flabby tummy or firm up a drooping tookus.
Anyone have any idea how many calories an hour vigorous sex burns? I'm a woman and I'm usually on top thrusting away like crazy until I'm sweating a lot. Wouldn't it be funny if I lost a whole bunch of weight?
– Dreaming
I was thinner when I had more sex. I blame my husband's decreased libido for my additional 10 pounds. Bastard.
– Pooky
Man, I don't know how many calories you burn, but I lost a lot of weight having sex on a regular basis, toned my stomach and added curves to my butt. I'm creating a new diet and exercise plan. Jenny Craig watch out!
– EternallyConfused
I only started having sex with my boyfriend a month and a half ago. Already, I've lost like 4 pounds. I can’t believe I made him wait 10 months before we finally did it. What was I thinking?
– Honey
Sigh … I need more sex. I'm tired of not eating.
– Me | Intercourse | Calories Burned in 10 Minutes | | | | | Positions: | | | Missionary | 20 | | Missionary, while in traction/ useful during ski season | 124 | | Standing, man 1 foot taller than woman | 18 | | Standing, woman 1 foot taller than man | 90 | | | | | Locations: | | | On a bar stool | 20 | | Rear of a Honda Civic | 38 | | In a phone booth, standing | 14 | | In a phone booth, lying down | 274 | | On an airliner, aisle seat | 24 | | On an airliner, window seat | 30 | | On an airliner, middle seat (finally a benefit) | 42 | | On an airliner, in the lavatory | 100 | | | | | Unintended Extras: | Per Incident: | | Bouncing | 7 | | Sliding | 9 | | Skidding | 12 | | Full cartwheel | 20 | | Whiplash | 27 | | | | | Fears: | | | Cellulite that shakes and ripples | 6 | | Stretch marks that look like a plowed field | 10 | | Forgot to brush teeth | 15 | | Didn’t shave legs | 20 | | My penis is too big | 1 | | My penis is too small | 72 | | | | | Sex Noises: | | | Short gasps | 3 | | Squeals | 5 | | Squishing | 8 | | Moaning | 11 | | Growling | 15 | | Screaming | 18 | | Commands (Don't stop, Faster, More) | 20 | | Urgent begging | 25 | | | | | Approaching Orgasm: | | | Digging nails into partner's back | 11 | | Trembling | 15 | | Shaking | 20 | | Shuddering | 25 | | Trying to keep eyes open | 33 | | Letting go | 5.5 | | Waiting for partner to finish first | 79 | | | | | Orgasm: | | | Real | 27 | | Fake | 160 | | | | | Intensity of Orgasm: | | | Expression didn't change | 0.05 | | Face turned red | 15 | | Sheets began smoking | 25 | | Earth moved | 35 | | Spontaneous moaning | 45 | | Spontaneous moaning in Latin (and, you don’t speak Latin) | 60 | | | | | Pulling Out: | | | After orgasm | 0.025 | | Seconds before orgasm | 500 | | | | | Side Effects of Bad Sex: | | | Frustration | 8 | | Anger | 10 | | Cursing | 15 | | Apologizing | 8 | | Begging for another chance | 15 | | Suppressing rage | 25 | | Not suppressing rage | 65 | | | | | Side Effects of Good Sex: | | | Swooning | 6 | | Shortness of breath | 5 | | Heart palpitations | 10 | | Perspiring | 15 | | Sweating like a pig | 25 | | | | | After Sex: | | | Un-entwining | 3 | | Standing up | 9 | | Getting something to eat or drink | 11 | | Avoiding the wet spot | 80 | | | | | Trying Again: | | | If the woman is ready | 5 | | If the man is not | 156 | | | | | Group Sex: | | | Introducing yourself | 3 | | Overcoming shyness | 8 | | Swapping partners, willingly | 4 | | Swapping partners, unwillingly | 62 | | Jealousy (partner having more fun) | 16 | | Being nice to everyone | 100 | | Sending thank-you notes to everyone | 250 | | | | | Masturbation: | | | Using your hand | 11 | | With an inflatable doll | 24 | | Using any fruit or vegetable | 19 | | Using a vibrator | 25 | | During a porn film: | | | – purchasing the ticket | 2.5 | | – finding isolated seat | 78 | | – adjusting raincoat | 3 | There are a lot of good reasons to have sex. Exercise is only one of them. But, if I can burn the same 250 calories jogging in the sweltering summer sun as I can getting it on in the air-conditioned cool of my bedroom, guess where I’ll be? |
Rachel Carver |
| About the author: |
| Rachel Carver is the managing editor of an international journal. She has been a writer and editor for more than 30 years. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including SUCCESS Magazine, the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor. She has written profiles and white papers for celebrities including Warren Buffet, Tiger Woods and President Gerald R. Ford, and edited short stories and books for authors and publishing houses. Far too busy to marry and settle down, Rachel did find the time to adopt a daughter from China four years ago. Her hobbies include wood working and geneology.
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