Frisky Business

sarahsmart88
sarahsmart88 Posts: 84
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I personally think sex should count as cardiovascular exercise, but of course it's not one of the pre-listed activities. Any ideas how many calories you burn in the sack?

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  • HollyLLillis
    HollyLLillis Posts: 113 Member
    I've been too embarrased to ask but I have wondered myself.... lol:blushing:
  • Connie_TN
    Connie_TN Posts: 88
    LOL good question.
  • thetrishwarp
    thetrishwarp Posts: 838 Member
    I've heard it's not very many, unless you're the one doing the more vigorous part of it and you do it for a long time. Generally, my understanding is that you burn like...25cals/sesh?
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    shower sex I equate to hot yoga, regular I say yoga
  • JeffGDDG
    JeffGDDG Posts: 252 Member
    Wear a heart rate monitor... (just kidding) LOL!
  • Leslie2273
    Leslie2273 Posts: 152 Member
    No not really. I don't wear my HRM. lol BUT keep in mind it depends in the situation because not every activity burns the same calories. :devil:
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Should we log *kitten* too??
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Not nearly as much as you think. Not worth logging.

    Enjoy sex. Dont worry about how many calories you burn
  • Catheline1
    Catheline1 Posts: 3 Member
    Would anyone like to experiment?? Who has a band watch that accurately counts calories? Maybe keep it on during sex? I don't have one but I would love to know myself. Wouldn't it be great to substitute sex for actual work outs??
  • eliz_in_pink
    eliz_in_pink Posts: 278 Member
    www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

    enjoy :)
  • MrsPike07
    MrsPike07 Posts: 160
    I have seen someone log "whoopie"....I am assuming that it sex. Lol :)
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Would anyone like to experiment?? Who has a band watch that accurately counts calories? Maybe keep it on during sex? I don't have one but I would love to know myself. Wouldn't it be great to substitute sex for actual work outs??

    Lol you dont burn 200+ cals during sex, might want to stick to your current workout xD
  • mamashatzie
    mamashatzie Posts: 238 Member
    I just count it part of my lifestyle rather than exercise, because I'd still do it either way. :)

    As for an experiment...I should try using my HRM...hmm...
  • Ifican
    Ifican Posts: 47 Member
    Of course this will depend on duration of activity. Meaning actively involved and since this is so unique to each person the numbers are going to be all over the place. To complicate this even more, especially for women, you heart rate will increase as a biological response to stimulation. So yes you will burn a couple more calories than if at rest but its no where near what it would be if you got your heart rate up via other means. Well unless as stated you are the one taking on the "more vigorous" role. Just enjoy it as part of life unless thats what you do for a living, then simply change your profile to very active and youll be set.
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,831 Member
    There are a billion posts about this, lol. I personally don't log it because it's only like half an hour and I don't do a lot of work ;P But if you have a HRM, as unsexy as it is, I'd ask the SO if he'd have a problem with you wearing it once. :P
  • CountryDevil
    CountryDevil Posts: 819 Member
    I just LOL'ed all over myself. I have actually worn mine. But it was not enough calories to worry about logging.
  • sarahsmart88
    sarahsmart88 Posts: 84
    I've heard it's not very many, unless you're the one doing the more vigorous part of it and you do it for a long time. Generally, my understanding is that you burn like...25cals/sesh?

    That is disappointing lol
  • Katz721
    Katz721 Posts: 16 Member
    If I have a steamy session, I log it! No doubt. Here is the site I use to figure out calories burned. Its probably not truly accurate, so I always log less than what it says.

    http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Sex-Relationships/Sex/8-Sexy-Ways-to-Burn-Calories.html
  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
    I have seen someone log "whoopie"....I am assuming that it sex. Lol :)

    I log mine as horiztonal belly dance.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    While I've never worn my HRM during sex, I have done some research and it's a lot less than you think. I don't remember for sure, but it was something like 250 calories per hour.
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    If my wife even thought I was thinking about calories burned instead of how many times I can make her call the good Lord's name, I will not have to worry about logging in sex as an activity for a long time. Sex should be a part of everyday living anyway, so should not be logged. Now calories consumed during sex does need to be logged as it is rich in protein...IJS
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    I've heard it's not very many, unless you're the one doing the more vigorous part of it and you do it for a long time. Generally, my understanding is that you burn like...25cals/sesh?

    That is disappointing lol
    Probably less for you because you are already a smaller girl who will burn less anyway.
  • vox23
    vox23 Posts: 246 Member
    I wondered this once so i looked it up on another calorie counting app and it said 5 cals for 15 minutes. Good grief! 15 min for m.o.h. is a marathon. I'm going to stick to my zumba! ;)
  • robinso5
    robinso5 Posts: 310 Member
    well since we dont all do it the same nor for the same amount of time i dont think any of us wearing a HRM will help teh other out unless we are doing it with the same person they did it with for the same amount of time :noway: so lets just keep it as FUN and hope to get a little something out of it while sweating our butts off literally! so :drinker: to you on your journey and ladies learn to save a horse and ride a cowboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • robinso5
    robinso5 Posts: 310 Member
    If my wife even thought I was thinking about calories burned instead of how many times I can make her call the good Lord's name, I will not have to worry about logging in sex as an activity for a long time. Sex should be a part of everyday living anyway, so should not be logged. Now calories consumed during sex does need to be logged as it is rich in protein...IJS


    ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad: :laugh: :happy: :tongue: :bigsmile: all fothe smileys at that protein logging thing!
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