This Sex Balloon Could Help You Orgasm More

Want a new sex toy to incorporate into your bedroom repertoire? Science has just the thing: Researchers recently developed a sex toy in the form of a naughty balloon. Yes, you read that right. So, exactly how does it work? Let's just say you don't have to blow... Read on below to find out!

Sex balloon could… Listen up, chicas: Science has some good news for you— and your orgasms. No, really: If you’ve been looking for a way to pump up your big Os, scientists have discovered just the thing. Why, thank you.

Sex balloon could… As The Sun reports, researchers have created a new sex toy that is meant to offer women mind-blowing orgasms. How, you say? Well, it happened by accident, of course.

Sex balloon could… Dubbed the “vaginal pressure inducer,” the sex toy obviously doesn’t have the, well, sexiest of names. That said, it certainly does make its users feel their sexiest. So, what is it? We’re glad you asked.

Sex balloon could… As The Sun reports, the item is a remote controlled balloon that fills with water at body temperature. Curiously, it secures to the individual using it via a pair of specifically designed pants. Interesting.

Sex balloon could… Yes, we know: The sex toy most certainly doesn’t sound like a sex toy at all. But as it turns out, it’s had some seriously orgasmic results in a trial on 42 women, The Sun reports.

Sex balloon could… But remember when we said scientists discovered it by accident? Well, that’s totally true. As The Sun reports, the researchers were initially studying discomfort during sex.

Sex balloon could… Seemingly, they needed a tool to help create the sensation of pain down below. This way, they could analyze how to solve the discomfort. But that’s when something particularly interesting occurred.

Sex balloon could… Enter the vaginal pressure inducer. “They tested it on the women, none of whom had experienced any sexual problems in the past, and asked them to watch a series of p*rn films, a film of fully clothed people making out and some non-sexual scenes,” The Sun reports.

Sex balloon could… From another room, the scientists inflated the naughty apparatus. The women were then able to control when the pressure stopped. Everything sounds good so far, right?

Sex balloon could… What the scientists didn’t realize, however, was that the women would enjoy it. As The Sun reports, the ladies allowed the balloon to inflate way, way more when watching adult films compared to when they were watching a regular ol’ movie.

Sex balloon could… The accidental finding went further, too. In fact, as The Sun reports, the female participants reported being more turned on when they watched skin flicks with the vaginal pressure inducer than without. In other words, the machine was revving up their arousal.

Sex balloon could… That said, the researchers did noted that the women only experienced heightened pleasure when adult films were being watched. Seemingly, when skins flicks weren’t being watched, the toy only created an “uncomfortable feeling,” The Sun reports. Ouch.

Sex balloon could… As The Sun reports, the study’s authors — who highlighted their findings in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy — wrote: "The current findings indicate the importance of sexual stimuli for the heightening of unpleasantness thresholds as well as the increase of pleasurableness of vaginal pressure."

Sex balloon could…They added: "Explicit sexual stimuli fortified the pleasurableness of vaginal pressure paralleled by an increase of subjective sexual arousal. The results provide initial support of the vaginal pressure inducer as a device to investigate various determinants of the tolerance and pleasurable appraisal of vaginal pressure in a context of sexual arousal."

Sex balloon could… What are your thoughts on the mater? Would you try out this new sex toy? Why or why not? Sound off in the comments section and tell all!

Orgasms Only Get Better With Age: Science Tells Us Why

As we age, our orgasms only improve according to science. Finally, science provides us with good news that might just lessen some of our aging-related anxiety! Orgasms come (no pun intended) more frequently, easier and with less interference. Whether this is related to age alone or if confidence, experience or anything else factors in has not been reported yet.

Better Orgasms? Science tells us that we have better orgasms when we age, but does not pinpoint exactly why. There are a lot of reasons that are mentioned and a lot of conflicting opinions, but the end result is still the same. The data says the orgasms that people experience are more intense, more frequent and more… everything, as they get older.

Why Are They Better? The speculation on why the orgasms get better varies from hormone treatments to experience and even includes personal acceptance. For many people the “why” is less important. Aging can be scary, and people want something to look forward to and better orgasms are definitely something to look forward to for most people.

Practice Makes Perfect? If the concept that “practice makes perfect” is the key to better orgasms, that would imply that everyone is expected to have several sexual partners, and with each partner their sex life would improve. There is a nearly reckless amount of data on both sides of this theory.

Sexual Compatibility. Another theory is that by the time people are older, they have figured themselves out and met up with someone they were truly compatible with. That compatibility leads to better, more in tune, sexual experiences and better orgasms are the result.

Sexual Peak? There is the ubiquitous “Sexual Peak” findings from the 50’s that people have essentially considered to be the law on when people excel sexually. This data is not only outdated, but a bit depressing as the ages of men and women at their sexual peak are nearly twenty years apart.

Kinsey. Dr. Alfred Kinsey of the Kinsey Institute researched sexual peaks in the 1950’s and published his findings on the sexual peak of men and women. According to Kinsey’s research, a woman will reach her sexual peak is in her late 30s, while a man reaches his sexual peak around 18 years old.

Disputing Kinsey. Dr. Kinsey’s research has been heavily disputed since the 50’s. Since that time there have been findings to suggest that the sexual peak is a myth! Lori Brotto, a psychologist from Canada who specializes in female sexuality believes Dr. Kinsey asked the wrong questions and so his data is flawed.

Differences. Brotto said “The myth comes from Alfred Kinsey’s data. The questions he asked were for different age groups. ‘What is the maximum number of orgasms you have in a given week?’” Kinsey’s research revealed that women who were approximately 35 years old and men who were approximately 18 years old had more orgasms than the other age groups.

More Recent Realizations. As studies on sex and orgasm continued, science made some pretty interesting discoveries. Brotto points out the obvious: “What the data doesn’t reflect well is why are 18-year-old men having orgasms so frequently? They’re masturbating all the time.”

The Difference for Women.Brotto also noted the difference for the women when she said “Well, in 1953 when this book was published — they were likely married, in a stable relationship and knew who they were. We know that orgasmic ability becomes more frequent with age and relationship security.”

Better Sex Overall. Gaining confidence and being more in tuned with what your body likes is invaluable. If something is not working, you know how to adjust or make request adjustments to make it better for you. As people age it does take longer to achieve an orgasm, which means more intentional, adaptive sex and much better orgasms in the end.

Demand What You Want. As people get older they are less willing to waste time on what does not work for them. Sexual experiences that are not fulfilling are not the goal, and older people are less likely to accept them. Older individuals know what works for them and while they may be experimental, they will defer back to the tried and true options to achieve an orgasm.

The Way You Orgasm, Based On Your Zodiac

We may all orgasm, but that's not to say we all do it in the same way. Like any other approach to something in life, some of us are quieter, some of us are more intense and some of us are very middle-of-the-road. Though orgasming may not seem like the most significant topic, let alone how you orgasm, it actually matters a great deal. Orgasming reveals us at our most pure. We're not holding back. We can't hold back. Our brains more or less shut down, and we're slaves to our carnal sensations. So whether or not you think sex is as significant as it really is, keep reading to find out the way your orgasm, based on your Zodiac.

How intense are your orgasms? Let us know!

Aries. You have an orgasm on par with someone who's been studying and practicing tantric preservation (so, basically, you're like the God of orgasms). You’re so efficient with building up your sexual appetite, without releasing it on every urge, that when it finally is released, it’s borderline unreal.

Taurus. You have a generous orgasm. That isn’t to say that you “unload” a generous amount of bodily fluid, but that you don’t blow your load until your partner does. Basically, you don’t just orgasm with your genitals, you orgasm with your heart.

Cancer. You’re loud and borderline whiny when you orgasm. All of the self-respect you’ve been vying for all your life goes out the window once you reach your moment of climax. To be honest, if someone was listening from outside the room, they’d think you were crying…

Virgo. Your orgasms as quiet as they come. If you try your best, you just might be able to get through this experience without letting anyone know — even your partner. Your moans are muted. Your spasms are sparse. When you orgasm, you go for the minimalist approach.

Leo. You orgasm as though you couldn’t be happier or more thankful. You know how movies make orgasms pretty stereotypical (the character is screaming, “Yes! Yes! Yes!)? Well, they may as well have based that reaction off of you. So, in a way, you’ve kind of got a Hollywood orgasm.

Sagittarius. Your orgasm happens, but no one ever seems to notice. It’s not that you can’t deliver in the bedroom, it’s just that your body doesn’t make much of a fuss over it. You banged. You came. There’s no reason, in your opinion, to make it a global headline.

Libra. You’ve got the James Bond of O-faces. Even though most people look like they’re having something just short of a seizure when they orgasm, you make it look damn good. There’s something understatedly cool about the way you come, and it has a lot to do with your natural charm.

Scorpio. You have an aggressive, almost angry orgasm. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to you, seeing as this is typically your behavior with most passion-driven pastimes you take part in. You’re a natural firecracker, so when you’re “lighting it up” in the bedroom, everyone’s more than aware.

Gemini. Every time you orgasm, it’s as though you’re doing it for the first time. Your body just loses itself. When it happens, it’s like the most pleasant surprise. Your body just shuts down and revels in the splendor of your orgasmic intoxication.

Aquarius. Your orgasm is anything but shy. When you’re having a good time, you try to extend the fun for as long as you can. So, especially considering that an orgasm is essentially the end of the road, you like to go out with a bang.

Pisces. You’ve got the sativa-high equivalent of an orgasm. It’s very heady and intense, and it’s channeling the deepest sectors of your mind. Like an unplanned road trip, don’t be surprised if you lose yourself in your orgasm.

Capricorn. You orgasm in the same way someone clocks out of work. You did your job, you sweated your sweat… now it’s time to seal the deal. Efficiency is your middle name, so keeping the passion out of this moment as best you can is going to make the experience all the more satisfying for your pragmatic tastes.

3 SIDE EFFECTS OF SEX YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF

Whether you're having an errant one-night-stand or having sex with a longtime girlfriend, you know the common side effects that can befall you and your lady. Or do you? Beyond unwanted STIs, strange fluids and noises, and UTIs, there are lesser known symptoms—good and bad—men and women can experience post-sex. Take a look at these three. We bet you haven't heard 'em before. 

HEIGHTENED SENSE OF SMELL

How’s this for a fun fact: When you orgasm, your body releases a hormone called prolactin, which causes stem cells in the brain to develop new neurons in the olfactory bulb (the part of your brain that handles smell). In a studypublished in Biological Psychology, researchers recorded levels of prolactin in men and women after engaging in masturbation or sex. The magnitude of prolactin increase after sex was 400% greater than that following masturbation. 

POST-SEX BLUES

After sex you probably experience emotions related to euphoria, relaxation, maybe even sleepiness, but for some women “post-sex blues” is the unfortunate aftermath, according to recent research published in Sexual Medicine.Postcoital dysphoria is the name of the female sexual dysfunction and researchers say it’s characterized by “tearfulness, a sense of melancholy or depression, anxiety, agitation, or aggression following sexual intercourse.” 

The researchers asked 230 female university students to complete an online survey, among which 46 percent admitted to experiencing PCD symptoms at least once in their lifetime and a little over five percent having experienced PCD symptoms in the past four weeks prior to the study. 

Keep this in mind the next time you want to just roll over and snooze after sex.

MIND- AND MEMORY-BLOWING SEX

In some instances, sex can be mind blowing—in others, forgettable. In this particular case, it was both. The Journal of Emergency Medicine published a report of a woman who showed up to Georgetown University Hospital unable to remember the past 24 hours or recall, in detail, recent memories. But she did recall her amnesia started right after having sex with her husband.

She was experiencing transient global amnesia, a rare condition in which one’s memory suddenly, but temporarily, disappears. This condition is incredibly rare, only affecting three to five people per 100,000 each year. Sex and other physically strenuous activities can cause it, but researchers aren’t really sure why. People with transient global amnesia don’t suffer any side effects (other than the temporary lapse), and their memory problems usually reverse themselves in as little as a few hours.

WHAT WOMEN WANT: NICE TEETH AND A GRASP OF GRAMMAR

It might be time to start hitting the dentist’s chair (and the spell-check button) as hard as you hit the gym—teethand (surprisingly) grammar top the list of what single girls pay most attention to when sizing up a new guy, according to a survey from Match.com. The online dating site recently asked 5,000 unattached men and women ages 21 and older 200+ questions about dating, sex, love, and lifestyles. See what she’s judging you on—and what she couldn’t care less about (plus, some pointers on how to improve in those areas where you may be slacking).

• Teeth: 71% (see: The Best Toothbrush for You)
• Grammar: 69%
• Clothes: 59% (see: 10 Wardrobe Essentials for Every Man)
• Hair: 53% (see: Best New Hairstyles for Men)
• Nails/hands: 52% (see: Are Your Man Hands Grossing Her Out?)
• Having/not having tattoos: 34%
• Shoes: 29% (see: 10 Shoes for Every Occasion)
• Car: 24%
• Accent: 22%
• Electronics you carry: 10%

When it comes to non-physical traits, she’s likely looking for someone who…

• Treats her with respect (84%)
• Proves himself trustworthy (77%)
• Makes her laugh (58%)
• Shares her values (47%)
• Communicates his needs and desires (46%)

On her least-important list: eagerness to marry, similar food preferences, wanting to have children, shared political beliefs, similar educational backgrounds, and shared ethnic backgrounds. Phew.

And don't miss a few more survey stats that might surprise you:

• She’s going to Google-stalk you: 48% of single women research someone on Facebook before a first date, and 49% of women would cancel that date if they found something sketchy
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• Your debt could be a deal breaker: 65% of singles wouldn’t date someone who had more than $5,000 in credit card debt, and 54% wouldn’t date someone with substantial student loan debt. Ouch.
   
• She might share your sext: 45% of single women have received a sexy text message or photo, and 23% have shared them with others.
   
• Booty calls can be the beginning of something solid: 53% of men (and 40% of women) have had a “friend with benefits” in the past, and 44% of these arrangements have turned into long-term relationships.
   
• Sex might be better when you settle down: 47% of married people report achieving orgasm 91-100% of the time, while only 38% of singles have that kind of success rate.