The Sex-ercise Effect — Can Bedroom Play Replace the Gym? | Sexy Science Series

In the first Sexy Science Series we already learned that getting freaky might help your memory (Part 1, for those who forgot — ironically). But let’s take it one step further: What if your bedroom cardio could actually replace your boring treadmill routine? Is sex as exercise a viable workout option?

Turns out, there’s science suggesting that your love life isn’t just good for your brain. It’s a full body workout with benefits. So go ahead, skip leg day… as long as you’re using them somewhere else.

🕺 How Many Calories Does Sex Burn?

Let’s crunch the numbers so you don’t have to (literally):

• A study published in PLOS ONE found that sex burns an average of 3.6 calories per minute for women and 4.2 calories per minute for men.

• That’s about 100–150 calories per session (depending on intensity, duration, and whether or not you’re the one doing all the work).

• Compare that to 30 minutes of walking = about 150 calories. Same burn, less boredom.

So, yes, missionary might just be your new elliptical. With better views.

💓 It’s Not Just Cardio…It’s Heart Health

Sexual activity gets your heart pumping in all the right ways.

According to the American Journal of Cardiology, regular sex may:

• Reduce the risk of heart disease

• Lower blood pressure

• Improve circulation

• And yes… boost immune function too.

It’s the one workout where being out of breath is totally expected and kind of hot.

🧘‍♀️ Sex as Stress Relief? Science Says Yes

Had a long day? Traffic? Email overload? The group chat is wild again?

Good news: sex helps your body release endorphins and oxytocin, two hormones responsible for making you feel connected, calm, and even sleepy.

In fact, studies show sex can:

• Decrease cortisol (the stress hormone)

• Increase sleep quality

• Reduce anxiety and depression symptoms

So next time you’re stressed, don’t reach for wine. Reach for your partner. Or, you know, yourself. We’re all about that too.

😏 Flexibility, Balance, and… Positions?

Let’s not ignore the real physical skills at play. Some positions require core strength, hamstring flexibility, and balance rivaling a yoga class taught on a cruise ship.

Examples:

• Reverse Cowgirl: engages glutes, thighs, and balance.

• Standing Doggy: core, arms, and lower back = activated.

• The Bridge (if you dare): hello, abs and spinal flexion.

You may not be earning CrossFit badges, but you’ll definitely feel the burn… in a good way.

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💦 Bonus: The Hydration Hack

Sex makes you sweat. It raises your heart rate. And just like with any workout, you’ll need hydration afterward.

Our Swingosphere approved solution?

• Sip electrolyte water after a steamy session.

• Share a fruit platter (watermelon, pineapple…bonus points for lifestyle symbolism).

• And don’t skip the cuddle cool down.

Call it post sex wellness. Call it afterglow fitness. Just don’t call it a waste of time.

🧠🛏️ Recap: The Smart, Sexy Way to Stay Fit

To sum it up, here’s what you get from regular sex:

✔️ Burns calories

✔️ Boosts heart health

✔️ Builds strength and balance

✔️ Reduces stress

✔️ Improves sleep

✔️ Keeps you mentally sharp

Honestly, it might be the most fun, affordable, and mutually beneficial wellness plan out there.

🌶️ Your New “Sexercise” Routine

Next time someone asks what gym you go to, smile and say, “The bedroom.”

Because here at Swingosphere, we believe wellness includes pleasure.

And pleasure? Well… that’s always worth breaking a sweat for.

🧠💥 Missed Part 1?

Catch up on the memory-boosting benefits of sex:

👉 Part 1: Sex and the Synapse

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🧪 Sources:

• PLOS ONE Study on Caloric Expenditure: Frappier et al., 2013

• Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Risk: American Journal of Cardiology, 2007

• Sex and Sleep Quality: University of Central Queensland Study, 2019

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