Can It Be Too Hot for Sex?

I have a friend who is from the southern U.S. and she loves the heat.  The idea that it’s ever too hot just doesn’t compute for her, and she is happiest on days when everyone else is miserable.  I’ve never asked her if she prefers sex when it's hot, but I know that she’s never said no to sex because of the heat (something I, and many other cold weather people like me, have done repeatedly).  As we head into the hottest part of summer (at least those of us in North America, I thought I would offer some thoughts for those of us who, unlike my friend, can’t stand the heat, but would still like to have sex sometime before September.  ~  Cory

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Can It Be Too Hot for Sex? I have a friend who is from the southern U.S. and she loves the heat.  The idea that it’s ever too hot just doesn’t compute for her, and she is happiest on days when everyone else is miserable.  I’ve never asked her if she prefers sex when it's hot, but I know that she’s never said no to sex because of the heat (something I, and many other cold weather people like me, have done repeatedly).  As we head into the hottest part of summer (at least those of us in North America, I thought I would offer some thoughts for those of us who, unlike my friend, can’t stand the heat, but would still like to have sex sometime before September.  ~  Cory Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert Sex Without Moving (Much)   The sex therapist and researcher Helen Singer Kaplan described sex as "friction plus fantasy."  It's a good line, but if it means that we always need both mental stimulation and significant physical movement, I'm not sure it's true.  most of us have bodies that talk back to us during (or after) sex, and they aren't always happy with being forced into one of three positions and one of two movement patterns.  Sex can be hot without creating extra unwanted heat.  you just need to breathe. READ NOW Making Water Wetter   I wouldn't exactly say that silicone lubes improve on nature since, a) I don't really know what we ever mean when we say nature, and b) I'm not sure it would actually be a good thing for water to be slippery.  Still, with the advent of silicone personal lubricants all sorts of sex play in, around, and under water got a lot slicker.  Whether it's a solo quickie in the shower or a lazy day by the lake, grab some silicone lube and watch the hot days slip by. READ NOW Sex Tips for the Rest of Us - Heat It Up, Cool It Down   Using ice cubes and hot wax in your sex play might seem kinky.  But it can also be a completely reasonable response to global warming.  Heck, it can be both at the same time. READ NOW Why Does Sex Sometimes Leave Us Feeling Blue?   This one isn't about the weather.  Feeling sad after sex is more common than you'd imagine, especially since everything we're taught about sex tell us it's supposed to be the best thing ever. READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Red Flags To Run From: Dating Deal Breakers • A Look at Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's Tumultuous Marriage • The 5 Best and 5 Worst Drinks To Order On A Date • The Only 5 Pick-Up Lines You'll Ever Need • The 6 Worst Things You Can Do on a First Date • The 7 Worst Online Dating Mistakes You Can Make • What You Wanted to Know about Patricia Kennedy and Peter Lawford's Marriage • Here's How to Support and Help Someone After the Loss of Their Spouse Advertisement About Sexuality  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.