Although Monica Geller might disagree, most people would agree that we're not at our sexiest when we have a cold.
But if your partner can get past the stuffy nose, raspy voice, and strong nose balm scent, there's an unexpected effect he might find appealing.
On Reddit, on the r/sex page, a man shared that his wife, who was sick with a cold, had a cough during penetrative sex – and the experience left him "very surprised".
Many commenters have experienced this and have jokingly called it the “f***ing guillotine” or “the squeeze flu.” Some went even further; one commenter wrote, “The feeling is incredible,” and another joked, “I give him some pepper to sneeze during sex.”
“One of my favorite things,” added a third. “I don’t want him to cough, but if he’s going to do it anyway…”
Although it sounds strange, Annabelle Knight, psychosexual therapist and Lovehoney expert, says there is a physiological explanation for this:
"When we cough or sneeze, the pelvic floor muscles automatically contract; these are the same muscles that are activated during orgasm and play a major role in sexual sensation," she explains.
"During penetrative sex, this sudden tightening or pulsation around the penis can create a temporary increase in pressure and friction, which can feel extremely pleasurable for some men."
"It's like when your partner consciously tightens their pelvic floor muscles during sex – only here it happens suddenly and reflexively."
However, experiences vary from person to person. This effect can be uncomfortable for some men, while for women it can be arousing or just a little strange.
“If someone is not fully aroused, or the penetration is too deep and forceful, or there is a size mismatch, it can feel uncomfortable,” Knight adds. “Those who suffer from pelvic pain, vaginal dryness, or pelvic floor muscle tension may experience this as painful.”
She explains that pleasure is more related to muscle engagement, position, lubrication, and the level of arousal of both partners, rather than size.
Rules for coughing and sneezing during sex:
Make sure there is enough ignition and lubrication.
Communicate clearly and without pressure.
Explore slow movements, while your partner pulses the pelvic floor muscles.
Don't surprise your partner with deep penetration if they cough - it can hurt.
Stop if the feeling is uncomfortable for one or both of you.
“It’s very important that pleasure doesn’t come at the expense of comfort,” Knight concludes. “When you look at it as a shared exploration rather than a performance, both parties will enjoy the experience more.” /GazetaExpress/
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