Sexercise (?)

Wasn't sure where to put this one, lmao!

But is anyone else ever tempted to log sex as their exercise? I mean, especially for us woman when we are on top it'll burn a good amount of calories.
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  • pootle1972
    pootle1972 Posts: 579 Member
    Been asked many many times before and the answer is always no....and calories burnt it's waaaaay less than you would like.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    If you do a search here there are lots of topics on it, but the reality is - in light of the male bravado of hours of intercourse - the average intercourse session is only 10-15 of moderate activity and burns about 100 calories or so. So about 400 per hour for those sexual Olympiads...which is the same as waking 4 miles at a 15 minute/mile pace.

  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Now, I only lift once a day, but I think many would endeavor for three times a day "workouts" where that is concerned.
  • 3bambi3
    3bambi3 Posts: 1,650 Member
    edited April 2016
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.
  • Beautiful_Warrior94
    Beautiful_Warrior94 Posts: 197 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    Did that already. Sorry not sorry. I was bored.

  • kyleliermann
    kyleliermann Posts: 156 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    OK
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    5 min? You cant even do a quickie in 5 min how is that average? What data are you using for that stat?
  • 3bambi3
    3bambi3 Posts: 1,650 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    Did that already. Sorry not sorry. I was bored.

    Then post in the chit chat section. This isn't a debate.
  • kyleliermann
    kyleliermann Posts: 156 Member
    I dont add any exercise unless I am slightly over my cals and really its just to make me feel better about it.
  • festerw
    festerw Posts: 233 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    OK
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    5 min? You cant even do a quickie in 5 min how is that average? What data are you using for that stat?

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16422843
  • Peter_Brady
    Peter_Brady Posts: 3,750 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    Did that already. Sorry not sorry. I was bored.

    If you are so bored, why don't you go burn some calories. Remember to get on top so you can burn enough for a chocolate chip cookie.
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    festerw wrote: »
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    OK
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    5 min? You cant even do a quickie in 5 min how is that average? What data are you using for that stat?

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16422843
    ...and now we play the waiting game.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    No
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,338 Member
    edited April 2016
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    The average duration is five minutes?!!!! Why bother for five minutes?

    OP...log it if you like, but if your numbers don't change, you'll want to change that. THere's no harm in logging any of your activity...if you have an HRM, you could do a little challenge for yourself and your mate, and test it out one nite. We did, as long as you're not only playing for FIVE minutes, you could burn a fair number. We did ;) But no one ever wants to hear that..lol (I logged it one time as "walked dog vigorously"...until one of my MFP friends busted me!) It's your diary, your weight...YOU DO YOU xo
  • Tsartele
    Tsartele Posts: 683 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    The average duration is five minutes?!!!! Why bother for five minutes?

    OP...log it if you like, but if your numbers don't change, you'll want to change that. THere's no harm in logging any of your activity...if you have an HRM, you could do a little challenge for yourself and your mate, and test it out one nite. We did, as long as you're not only playing for FIVE minutes, you could burn a fair number. We did ;) But no one ever wants to hear that..lol (I logged it one time as "walked dog vigorously"...until one of my MFP friends busted me!) It's your diary, your weight...YOU DO YOU xo

    I totally agree... challenge yourself for duration and intensity.. Have marathon sessions if you want.. Why not make it fun ?
  • Beautiful_Warrior94
    Beautiful_Warrior94 Posts: 197 Member
    I dont add any exercise unless I am slightly over my cals and really its just to make me feel better about it.

    Develop a sense of humor you *kitten*. Wow
  • boots4409
    boots4409 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm sorry but I have at least 35 mins of "play" (1-3 times a day)... Those calories would totally add up!!
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    I dont add any exercise unless I am slightly over my cals and really its just to make me feel better about it.

    Develop a sense of humor you *kitten*. Wow

    Did you quote the right person, orrrrrr???
  • soba82
    soba82 Posts: 13 Member
    yusaku02 wrote: »
    festerw wrote: »
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    OK
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    This isn't a debate. Sex doesn't burn many calories (the average duration of sex is ~5 minutes) and is accounted for in your daily activities.

    ETA: This topic is done to death. You can use the search function if you would like to see what has been said in other threads.

    5 min? You cant even do a quickie in 5 min how is that average? What data are you using for that stat?

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16422843
    ...and now we play the waiting game.

    *was honestly curious about this. well that article is certainly interesting.

  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    No its considered part of your daily activities and doesnt burn as much as you may think
  • northwestpj
    northwestpj Posts: 8 Member
    It was on here before, but has since been removed
  • TeamScorpioRI
    TeamScorpioRI Posts: 56 Member
    most guys don't really want to log a 2 minute workout, so why bother. :p
  • adiaz155
    adiaz155 Posts: 83 Member
    Not true sex burns a good amount of calories depending on foreplay kissing, oral and intensity. It's a hard ab workout!! I looked it up.
  • tcarp8
    tcarp8 Posts: 369 Member
    pootle1972 wrote: »
    Been asked many many times before and the answer is always no....and calories burnt it's waaaaay less than you would like.

    I suppose it's even less when only one is involved. ;)
  • tcarp8
    tcarp8 Posts: 369 Member
    adiaz155 wrote: »
    Not true sex burns a good amount of calories depending on foreplay kissing, oral and intensity. It's a hard ab workout!! I looked it up.

    CALM DOWN COWBOY

    Yeah cowboy
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  • NYactor1
    NYactor1 Posts: 9,642 Member
    adiaz155 wrote: »
    Not true sex burns a good amount of calories depending on foreplay kissing, oral and intensity. It's a hard ab workout!! I looked it up.

    CALM DOWN COWBOY


    He's ready, willing and able. Don't stifle his inner drive.
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  • NYactor1
    NYactor1 Posts: 9,642 Member
    I don't count it, but it should burn some calories if you do it right. Unless you just lay there like a dying cow.

    You must have dated my last gf.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    I'm not sure about calories burned, but certain kinds of intercourse can have a "cleansing" effect that may show positive short-term weight loss results.
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    I'm not sure about calories burned, but certain kinds of intercourse can have a "cleansing" effect that may show positive short-term weight loss results.

    Like what?