Sexologists from the University of York (Canada) have discovered that spontaneous sex does not bring more pleasure than planned. Study published magazine Journal of Gender Studies.
303 single people and 102 couples were included in the study. They all filled out a questionnaire about their gender and preferences, and the couples kept a sex diary for another 21 days. According to the results, most of the participants believed that spontaneous sex was more enjoyable, but in reality this was not the case.
“When we followed the couples’ sexual experiences for 21 days, we found that sexual satisfaction did not differ depending on whether sex was perceived as spontaneous or planned, even among those who believed in the ideal of spontaneous sex,” the authors said.
Interestingly, people said that spontaneity contributed to their sexual arousal, passion, meaning, and desire. But many also mentioned that planning can create a sense of anticipation and increase desire.
“We recommend that couples in a long-term relationship plan for sex. Here you can draw an analogy with travel – a well-planned vacation can bring more pleasure than spontaneous excursions. This kind of sex can diversify your sex life,” the sexologists advise.