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Why do men sweat more than women during sex?

Just something I'd noticed. When we have sex my boyfriend ends up dripping with sweat but even when I'm on top and really "going for it" so to speak, I never get anywhere near as sweaty as him.
Does anyone know the medical reason for this? Is it a commonly recognised fact or are we just weird? :p:

Anyway, any pearls of wisdom gratefully received!

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Reply 1

Justintabib

It's normal I think. I don't know the exact medical reason, but I know, the body of a male works hard to pump up the penis, and to release sperms. When you are on top, i.e. a cowgirl position, the male does less work outside, but inside, his body is still working to produce and channel fluid so to speak.

Btw, I'm a fan of cowgirl position :smile:

Reply 2

spacecowgirl89

We're just fitter. :wink:

Reply 3

pasta_man_beast

We do all the work :p:

Reply 4

louisedotcom

Men just sweat more than women on the whole.

Reply 5

Justintabib

pasta_man_beast

We do all the work :p:

apparently, you don't do much work when she's on top :wink:

Reply 6

pasta_man_beast

Justintabib

apparently, you don't do much work when she's on top :wink:

Speak for yourself :p:

Reply 7

Justintabib

fair enough, I don't fancy working out while making love :biggrin:

Reply 8

pasta_man_beast

In all honesty I prefer it :biggrin:

Reply 9

Justintabib

spacecowgirl89

We're just fitter. :wink:

Are you ready to put your claim to the test? :p:

Reply 10

naivesincerity

Anonymous

Anyway, any pearls of wisdom gratefully received!

Because men have to make a lot more effort. Obvious isn't it?

Reply 11

Toy Soldier

Women are letting themselves orgasm as fast as possible - men are ready to after five minutes and concentrating on not orgasming. It's hard work :p:

. Also I've noticed some blokes just sweat loads in general, though not all. I remember some lads at PE would be sweating bucketloads after doing relatively little, and not necessarily anything to do with being unfit, a lot of them were actually the more sporty types.

Reply 12

ParadoxSocks

'Cause men are ickier than girls naturally? :biggrin:

Reply 13

linkdapink

Maybe its something to do with hormones. I don't know, I just thought I'd come up with something biologically related heehee

Reply 14

Jason Sparks

Anonymous

Anyway, any pearls of wisdom gratefully received!

Are you male or female?

Reply 15

CHAMON

I never sweat during sex. Can't say I noticed any girls that did either.

men are hotter.

higher metobolic rate?

Reply 18

Lord Hysteria

dh00001

higher metobolic rate?

nah ...

Reply 19

username158373

Men sweat more, because they begin to sweat at lower temperatures.

Fitter people also sweat at lower temperatures, in order to cool their body as quick as possible instead of waiting till it reaches a high heat for sweating.

Women are better at regulating their water balance in the body.

Testosterone levels during intercourse have been linked with body temperature but not proven.

Men do more work, due to be being heavier (usually) and more muscle (lb/ft). And therefore require more energy (and therefore excess heat) to move the same amount female do.