How a sexy playlist can boost your love life!
1. Couples Who Listen To Music Together Have More Sex
According to a study by Sonos, over 2/3 (67%) of couples who listen to music together have more sex than couples who do not. Nerve cells in the body begin operating at the same rate as your partner’s, and the love hormone oxytocin is released. So when you feel like you’re ‘on the same level’, your cells quite literally are.
2. A Good Playlist Can Help You Last Longer
A carefully curated list can help you last longer in the bedroom too. A study in 2005 found the median time for heterosexual couples from penetration to ejaculation was 5.4 minutes. But there are ways to delay your gratification by incorporating foreplay at the start and cuddles at the end. Curate your playlist from 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes and build the anticipation with songs that are about these parts of the sexual experience. Listen to the lyrics too. If it makes you blush, it might be one for your list.
3. Set The Scene For Intimacy With Synchronisation
When people listen to a song together, neurons in the brain begin to synchronize. That’s why everyone singing along together at a concert is so enjoyable and makes people bond. When 2 people listening to a song together are also attracted to each other, then oxytocin and serotonin are released too, setting the scene for intimacy.
4. Feelings Are Enhanced
When you’re feeling good, and the happiness and love hormones are flowing, you’re more likely to say ‘I love you.’ The Sonos research found that 18% admitted to dropping the L word as a result of a song they’d heard and being ‘in the moment’.
5. Music Can Build Your Confidence
If lockdown has dented your sexual confidence, or you’re just a little shy in the bedroom, music can help enhance emotions and actions. A study from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University found that heavy bass music increased confidence. So if you want to feel powerful, sexy, perhaps even dominant, pick a song that gives you chills and try listening to it on your own. Move your body to the beat. Once you’ve found your rhythm, it’s time to test it out on your partner.
If you’re still not sure if music can have such a strong effect, it may just be that you haven’t found the right tunes yet. We’ve got you covered here at MattressNextDay as we’ve created a Spotify playlist from our carefully curated lineup used in our investigation.
Have fun!
