Sex makes the world go round. It is everywhere, on everyone's mind, and yet, we know so little about it. Here are a few surprising sex facts that would help you understand it better.

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As it turns out, women don’t only find powerful men in expensive suits sexy. According to research, men who help with housework and childcare are more likely to have sex than those who don’t.

Research shows that couples in Greece are on the top of the list of having the most sex, followed by Brazilian couples that come in as a close second. Greek couples tend to have sex some 164 times in a year, while the global average is 103 times.

Sex not only feels good, releases stress, and is good for mental health, but it is also good for losing weight. During a thirty-minute lovemaking session, a person burns approximately 200 calories.

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The world is busy making love, literally! There are about 100 million sexual activities happening in a day around the globe.

The smell of wine is a strong aphrodisiac for both men and women. Wine’s scent is believed to copy the smell of human pheromones, the chemical responsible for humans getting turned on.

In the dominant global religions, sex wasn’t always considered a sin and a taboo. Pre-Christianity religions celebrated sex and the idea of copulation was even considered as a form of worship. Sex was seen as a reflection of the sexual powers of the Gods and was a celebratory act filled with beauty and pleasure.

Any part of the body or clothing can be objectified and turned into a fetish, with the U.S. population's most popular fetishes being women's feet and shoes.

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It should come as no surprise but the best sex a person is ever going to have is with someone they are truly in love with. The feeling of love heightens your sexual pleasure and increases the chances of climaxing for both men and women.

Sex is a healthy activity for men and women alike. Men who have sex at least once a week are at a lower risk of heart attacks and diseases than those who do not have frequent sex. For females, sex helps to regulate their menstrual cycles, signifying a hormonal balance.

Humans are natural multi-taskers. As it turns out, at least one in five people use their smartphones while having sex. According to another study, more than 36% of people instantly start scrolling through their social media instead of going to the shower after doing the deed.