How Many Calories Do You Burn During Sex - Sexual Health Center - EverydayHealth.com MenuNewslettersSearch Sexual Health How Many Calories Do You Burn During Sex Most people burn about 100 to 200 calories each time they have sex — but here are some really fun ways to send that number through the roof. By Beth W. OrensteinMedically Reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPHReviewed: September 18, 2012Medically ReviewedIt’s hard to imagine a more enjoyable way of burning calories than sex. (Most people would gladly trade in that run on the treadmill for a romp in the hay). But is sex really the calorie-burning engine it’s often made out to be? That’s what scientists have been trying to figure out for years. Researchers have attempted to measure the number of calories burned during sex on numerous occasions, but the results have varied greatly, says Carole Lieberman, MD, a Beverly Hills psychiatrist and author of Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets. Still, there's no question that sex can be good for your health. Fooling around gets your heart rate going — and there’s no better way to burn serious calories than when your heart is pumping. Your Bedroom Guide to Calorie Burning For the main act of intercourse, most calorie-burning estimates range from 100 to 200. Add some foreplay into the mix, and you can increase the burn (and your sexual satisfaction while you’re at it!). “One thing’s for sure,” Dr. Lieberman says, “sex is a more satisfying calorie burner than a Stairmaster or Pilates class.” Here’s how many calories a 150-pound woman burns when she: Kisses. Pucker up! Depending on how passionate you get mid-smooch, you can burn anywhere from one to five calories a minute when kissing. A full-on make-out session can use up as many as 85 calories an hour, Lieberman says. Fools around. When it comes to foreplay, it’s the time you actually spend fooling around that counts. A 150-pound person will burn about 25 calories for every 15 minutes of foreplay. Double (or triple!) the time involved, and you can burn the same amount of calories that you would during a 10-minute light jog, Lieberman says. Resist the temptation to be a passive recipient: Move those muscles. Give her partner a massage. He’s been begging for a back rub — and here’s a good reason to give it to him: Massage burns about 80 calories an hour, Lieberman says. Take turns massaging each other; that way, you can both take advantage of the calorie burn (and its arousing effects). Dirty dances. A good prelude to great sex? Go out dancing! Whether you head out on the town or make some suggestive moves in the privacy of your own bedroom, kicking up your heels can burn 170 or more calories in a half-hour. Has an orgasm (again!). Want to top off your calorie-burning romp in the hay right? Reaching orgasm can burn an additional 60 to 100 calories, Lieberman says. So why stop after just one? The secret to burning more calories during sex is easy, says Lieberman. All you have to do is put more passion, heat, and time into the act. NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Sexual Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Sexual Health The Four Best At-Home STD Tests of 2022 At-home STD tests offer accurate results, and in some cases post-diagnosis care, without the need to leave your home. Check out our guide to the best ...By Chrissy HolmOctober 6, 2022 People Are Flocking to a Hotline With Their Miscarriage and Abortion QuestionsCalls to this free, anonymous service are up substantially since the fall of Roe v. Wade.By Meryl Davids LandauSeptember 23, 2022 8 Myths About Medication Abortion and Abortion PillsQuestions about medication abortion? 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