Four things you need to know about summer sex

As summer approaches, people start to dress cooler: women show off their slender curves and men show off their sexy pectoral muscles, all of which stimulate people's sexual desire. However, hot weather can also have some impact on sex. In this issue, we have integrated relevant research from domestic and foreign experts and summarized the problems and precautions that may be encountered during sex in summer.

Question 1:

Sweating and sticking to the body affects sexual desire. A survey in the United States found that 35% of people have refused intimacy many times because of hot weather, while only 19% refused intimacy because it was too cold. Researchers believe that excessively high temperatures will cause the human body to sweat profusely, and chemicals related to desire will also be excreted from the body, thereby reducing sexual desire.

In addition, some respondents said that sweating and heat would bring a lot of discomfort, especially "the feeling of two people's skin sticking together is very uncomfortable and does not arouse desire at all."

Expert advice: Gender experts point out that in summer, you should try to avoid staying in high-temperature environments for a long time, and it is best to adjust the room temperature to a suitable level before having sex. Take a shower after sweating to reduce the discomfort caused by sweat and help the skin regain sensitivity. The recommended sexual position is side-lying. This position minimizes physical contact between the two parties and is therefore more suitable for hot weather.

Question 2:

It is easy to feel exhausted after sex. In summer, some people will experience symptoms such as profuse sweating, rapid heartbeat, and exhaustion after sex. Some people who already have underlying diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or who are physically weak, may experience problems such as pale complexion, exhaustion, and heart discomfort after sexual intercourse. Experts point out that summer heat consumes energy and damages body fluids, and sexual intercourse is an intense activity that does consume a lot of vital energy.

Expert advice: Don’t have sex too frequently, and adjust the frequency according to your physical condition. As the daytime hours gradually get longer, it is best to take a nap and ensure adequate sleep. When it is hot, the human body will lose a lot of water and salt. You can drink a glass of light salt water after sex to replenish the lost electrolytes in time. In terms of diet, you can eat some aphrodisiac foods such as spinach, oysters, etc.

Question 3:

"Sex colds" are very common. When the weather is hot, people like to lower the air-conditioning temperature when making love. However, during sex, the pores on the surface of the human skin will open, allowing cold air to invade, making it easy to catch a cold. Some people take a cold shower or drink cold drinks after sex, which can easily cause "heat cold" and cause cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and headache after sex.

Expert advice: Li Haisong suggests that it is best to turn on the air conditioner half an hour before sex and adjust the room temperature to 26℃~28℃. If the temperature is too low, you will easily catch a cold and it will also reduce the sensitivity of your sexual organs. During sex, do not let the air conditioner or electric fan blow directly on your body. After sex, you should lie in bed and rest for a while, then get up and take a warm shower.

Question 4:

The genitals are susceptible to disease. A survey sponsored by the Chinese Medical Association shows that summer is the peak season for gynecological inflammation, and the male genitals are also prone to bacterial infection, resulting in symptoms such as itching and odor, which affect sexual mood, cause pain or bleeding during intercourse, and even cause infertility.

Expert advice: In hot and humid weather, you need to pay attention to the cleanliness of your genitals, and perform local cleaning before and after sex. If one party develops inflammation, be sure to use a condom or stop having sex. In addition, sitting for long periods of time and wearing tight underwear can easily breed bacteria, so keep your private areas ventilated. When inflammation occurs, the couple should treat it together.