Sex and the Shared Diet

Sex is a biological need, and our bodies reward us for engaging in it with physical and psychological benefits:

It lifts our spirits and gives us the energy to face everyday life…

It boosts self-esteem, and since it’s a physical activity, it’s also an effective way to burn fat.

The author, Richard Smith, is an American author of two books on weight loss and sex.

He states that a kiss requires an energy expenditure of approximately 60 calories, and he suggests that weight gain in many cases can be attributed to a lack of sexual activity, since sex helps stabilize the urge to eat comfort food.

In short, the endorphins released in the body during sexual intercourse help us relieve stress.

The energy expenditure involved in sexual intercourse depends on the duration of the act, the positions adopted, the movements performed, and the intensity of the act.

Pelvic movements, increased heart rate, and the dilation of blood vessels in the genital region consume an amount of energy similar to what we expend when doing some form of physical exercise.

Sex is a physical act, and the movement involved burns calories and releases energy; but beyond that, the orgasm itself has a chemical effect on the body that releases even more energy, promoting relaxation.

“Calories you burn with every step you take during sex”:

According to Richard Smith, a 20-minute session burns approximately 150 calories—more than playing badminton (125 calories) or golf (108 calories), and the same as walking briskly or cycling for 30 minutes.

Here is a summary of the calories that the author, Mr. Smith, claims you can burn during sex:

Caresses: gentle ones: 15 calories; intense ones burn 20 calories.

A kiss: If it’s passionate, it burns 60 calories; if it’s gentle, it burns 10 calories.

Bite-sized treats: about 14 calories.

Sips: 40 calories

Undressing your partner: The excitement of undressing your partner can burn 120 calories, but if they resist or simply don’t cooperate, that number rises to 187.

Performing a striptease: The exertion can help you burn up to 60 calories.

Rolling around in bed: 20 calories

Hand games: 4 calories.

Missionary position: burns 240 calories

One standing pose: that’s about 400 calories burned

Orgasm: It can burn up to 160 calories if you fake it; if it’s real, 27 calories (we assume this staggering difference is due to how difficult it is to imitate the real thing?) But if the orgasm happens in the shower or bathtub, the number skyrockets to 500 calories.

Weekly Menu … in bed and at the table…

Here’s a sample meal plan for five days a week, based on sex… lots of imagination and fantasy.

We’ll leave the weekend up to your imagination and desire (if you have any left—though they say that the more you have sex, the more you want it…).

Here are our combinations:

Monday

Start with some caresses, a few kisses, and some fun between the sheets.

Give him a striptease by slowly taking off your clothes, one piece at a time.

And to finish off, a quick shower together (with a circus-style pose included—only if the shower allows for it)

TOTAL: about 1,005 calories.

To recharge your energy: a little fresh gazpacho, a few slices of turkey, and a chocolate-flavored coffee—to leave you with the best taste in your mouth.

Tuesday

Why not plan a quick get-together during your work lunch break?

At this time of day, we recommend something a little lighter: A few nibbles, some gentle caressing of your partner’s clothes, a wild round of missionary sex (240 calories), and a real orgasm—27 calories (though you might be tempted to fake it because of that little belly!).

TOTAL: 468 calories or more.

To recharge: a little beer at midday paired with a serving of good ham. The perfect ending.

Wednesday

We’ve got something a little more intense in store for you midweek, so you don’t lose steam.

“More and better” are the keys:

Start with some intense caresses—the kind that leave a lasting impression. Let your hands wander all over their body, try every position you can think of—variety is key—and alternate between a few faked orgasms (which really get them going) and a real one for the grand finale.

TOTAL: about 1,251 calories.

To recharge your batteries: a fresh tomato and goat cheese salad, and for dessert, strawberries with whipped cream—maybe you can think of a unique way to enjoy it…

Thursday

They say Thursdays are magical for enjoying the night… So for this day… if the weather’s nice, we suggest a little summer treat—though if it’s winter, you can do the same thing in the car, at your mountain cabin, etc….

Give in to temptation, wherever it finds you…

Fool around in your backyard, on the beach, or in a parking lot—a few kisses will help. Give each other a striptease and swap clothes to have a little fun. If it’s summer, jump into a pool, the beach, or the hot tub and reach a wild orgasm in the water, without holding back.

TOTAL: 620 calories.

To recharge: fresh fruit and yogurt to share. Something light so you can go to bed without a full stomach.

Friday

With the weekend just around the corner and no work obligations in sight—at least for two days—we suggest you go completely wild.

Treat yourselves to: a mix of intense caresses, deep kisses, and playful nibbles all over.

Then comes the action—with sheet play and hand play, a thousand and one Kama Sutra positions—culminating in an orgasm that goes down in history (one or more, if you’re among the lucky few capable of experiencing this sensation more than once during sex).

TOTAL: 631 calories burned. Repeat and double the number.

To recharge: After this intense session, if you manage to stay on your feet, go to sleep! And the next morning, recharge.

Some yogurt with whole-grain cereal, a piece of fruit, and a good cup of coffee will get you back on track—because you never know. They say that morning intimacy is the most intimate.