A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science sheds light on the differences between consensual rough sex and regular sex. The research indicates that it is commonly triggered by a need for novelty and typically results in little violence. In the study, which surveyed male and female undergraduates, the researchers found that the most common behaviors during rough sex were spanking, clawing, pushing, name calling, and tearing clothes. Rough sex resulted in very few injuries for men or women, the most common being minor injuries such as scratches and bruises. The participants engaged in rough sex Curiosity and the desire to try something new were cited as common triggers of rough sex. But the researchers observed a difference between the male and female participants: Men were more likely to report triggers related to jealousy than women.

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In the era of political correctness and fourth-wave feminism - it may be a little inappropriate to admit having rough sex and dominant sexual fantasies. In , when Fifty Shades of Grey came out, it became official - kinky rough sex had gone mainstream. But what's more important is that the book from where the movie was picked up, 3 years prior, became the first book to sell a million copies on Kindle. I suppose people didn't want a physical copy to be seen in their house A reminder of the extent to which women guard their fondness of kinky and rough sex. There are quite a few reasons why women love rough sex - and it has nothing to do with the patriarchy okay, maybe a little - but largely not. Before we move ahead it's important to remember that this is only in regards to consensual, healthy sex where both partners are aware of what is happening. It's not rough sex if your partner is only one enjoying is, it's assault and sexual violence.
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If you think only men initiate rough sex you might be wrong, as researchers have revealed that women initiate consensual rough sexual behaviours as often as men. The study, published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, shows the differences between consensual rough sex and regular sex. It found that rough sex is commonly triggered by a need for novelty and typically results in little violence. To reach this conclusion, the research team picked male and female undergraduates and found that rough sex is triggered by curiosity and a need for novelty and that both men and women often initiate rough sexual behaviours. The study also showed that the most common behaviours during rough sex were spanking, clawing, pushing, name-calling, and tearing clothes.
Rough sex is often the topic of heated debates, with many categorizing it as abuse and others categorizing it as a legitimate fetish. How old are you? Woman A: Twenty-seven. Woman B: Twenty-three. Woman C: Thirty-four.