Who doesn’t love a pair of warm comfy socks? That comforting hug for your toes on a chilly night. Well did you know that those cozy toes aren’t the only benefit of socks? Dutch researcher Gert Holstege M.D. Ph.D. found that letting your lady keep her socks on during sex can actually get her off.
Great Sex in Socks: It’s Science
Professor Holstege and his colleagues at the University of Groningen incorporated 13 heterosexual couples between 19 and 49 in an experiment comparing male and female orgasms. There were a series of tests including a brain scan while they were brought to orgasm by their partner, and while they faked orgasms. Only half of the participants were able to reach orgasms, however once socks where added to the equation that number increased by 30%.
Why socks
Studies have found that the key to female arousal is deep relaxation. During sexual activity the parts of the female brain responsible for processing fear, anxiety and emotion begin to relax. These areas of lowered activity are at their lowest points during orgasm, when the female brain’s emotion centers shut down creating an almost trance like state. This means that the more comfortable, safe and secure a woman is feeling the more likely she is to reach orgasm. Comfortable socks create feelings of warmth and comfort while also dilating the blood vessels in feet. Which is something that happens naturally when the body begins to relax for sleep. This eased blood flow can not only help reach orgasm but provide a more satisfying one.
While it’s true this is the only study that has been done on the impact of socks on sex, with the science backing it, it can’t hurt to throw on your favorite socks and go for a romp. It may look funny to be fully naked except for fuzzy socks, but it will definitely be worth it!
