November 25th 2024.
Have you ever wondered if men truly are from Mars and women from Venus? While sex and relationship education can teach us the basics, there are some things we can only learn through first-hand experience.
For many straight men, their first relationship was a crash course in understanding the intricacies of the human body and the complexities of our personalities. Of course, every woman is unique and it would be unfair to generalize, but let's be real, men can be just as confusing for us ladies.
Despite our individual differences, there are some common themes that many women can relate to, and straight men are slowly learning about them through their relationships. Here are some things that men have admitted to discovering about women while dating them for the first time.
Foreplay is a crucial aspect of any sexual encounter. Skipping it is like skipping the appetizer and going straight to the main course. And let's not forget, foreplay is just as important as penetration. But for those who do engage in vaginal sex, it's essential to set the mood with foreplay. And for many women, clitoral stimulation is a must, as studies have shown that only 6% of women can achieve orgasm through vaginal stimulation alone.
One man on Reddit shared, "I can speak for the majority of men when I say that porn conditioned us to think that the clit was some DJ set we had to scratch, when in reality, most women can reach orgasm with much less." Another man learned a valuable lesson from his first partner about the importance of pressure and compared it to rubbing your index and thumb together to feel your fingerprints.
But it's not just about sexual pleasure, some men have confessed to learning basic anatomy through their first relationship. As one man wrote, "I learned that the vagina is a lot lower down than you'd expect." This sparked a response from a woman who chimed in, "I've found that many men don't know that women pee from a separate hole, not their vagina."
Periods can be excruciatingly painful for many women, and men will never fully understand the experience. But it's not just the pain that men have admitted to being unaware of, it's also the logistics. One man confessed, "I thought maxi pads stuck to the skin, I didn't realize they stick to your underwear." Another man shared, "I didn't realize how uncomfortable periods can be, whether it's from cramps or just the constant need for maintenance."
Emotional intelligence is an area where women tend to excel. Multiple studies have shown that women are better at expressing their emotions. One man admitted, "They have emotional spider senses. One woman I was talking to caught onto a feeling I was having as soon as it entered my mind, it was like she could read my thoughts." Another man shared how his wife helped him become a better person and showed him patience and kindness during difficult times.
On a lighter note, there are some comical learning curves that come with a first relationship. One man shared his experience of constantly finding his partner's hair everywhere, "I have two women in my house and once a month, I have to pull a disgusting hairball the size of a large rat out of the shower drain. It's like I live with Chewbacca." Another man joked about the never-ending battle of keeping the vacuum brush hair-free, "I have to cut the hair out of it seasonally."
Shower preferences seem to be a recurring theme. Some women love scalding hot showers, while some men prefer something a bit more tolerable. One man shared, "My wife's shower is permanently set at scalding, no sexy time in the shower for me." Another joked, "Their feet are colder than the Northern Waste, it's mind-boggling."
In the end, it's safe to say that men and women have a lot to learn about each other. But that's what makes relationships interesting and keeps the spark alive. So, if you have a story to share, we would love to hear it. Get in touch by emailing us. And don't forget to sign up for The Hook-Up, Metro's sex and dating newsletter, for all the latest stories and tips to spice things up in the bedroom. We can't wait to have you join us!
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