* New research has revealed that a quarter of Brits have suffered injuries during intimate moments, with 8% needing a trip to A&E.
* Top injuries include pulled muscles (41%), bruises (37%), and carpet burns (31%).
* Women are more likely to suffer from sex-related injuries (36%), compared to men (32%).
* Study conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site.
They say love hurts, but for many Brits, that phrase holds a literal – and sometimes painful – truth.
According to a recent survey of 1,200 people conducted by extra-marital dating site IllicitEncounters.com, one in four Brits has experienced an injury during intimate moments, and for an unlucky 8% of participants, a trip to A&E was needed after a bedroom mishap went too far.
Pulled muscles topped the list of most common injuries during a passionate romp, with 41% saying over-enthusiastic positioning or awkward angles led to more pain than pleasure.
Bruises (37%) followed closely behind, with many admitting that late-night passion has sent them crashing into furniture, headboards, and even on to the floor.
Carpet burns were another top offender for 31% of people polled, proving that while the living room floor might seem like a good idea, rugs are not as forgiving as they look.
For others, black eyes (21%), back injuries (17%) and cuts (14%) were part of the price of experimentation, often pushing bodies to their limits in the heat of the moment, while an unlucky 7% of people admitted to suffering after having a foreign object stuck in an unfortunate area.
Interestingly, women appear to be more prone to sex injuries than men, with 36% of ladies admitting to having suffered in the name of pleasure, compared to 32% of men.
One anonymous woman who took part in the survey shared, “My partner and I decided to take things to the living room, and let’s just say we didn’t think it through. I ended up with carpet burns so bad on my knees that everyone at work asked why I was walking funny, and I was desperately trying not to blush. Lesson learned: next time, a blanket is a must!”
Jessica Leoni, resident sexpert at IllicitEncounters.com, commented on the results of the study saying, “Sex can be adventurous without ending up in A&E. Sometimes, it’s the spontaneous spots – kitchen counters, floors, or staircases – that add a bit of excitement, but a little preparation can go a long way. Grab a pillow or some blanket if you’re venturing off the bed, and don’t be afraid to take breaks! Nothing kills the mood like an injury.”
Leoni also reminds everyone that confidence is key: “Sex injuries often happen when you’re overreaching – literally. Stick to what feels comfortable and enjoy the fun without the fuss. Remember, it’s not just about the moves; it’s about enjoying the moment!”
Results
Most common sex injuries
Pulled muscle 41%
Bruises 37%
Carpet burn 31%
Black eye 21%
Back injury 17%
Cuts 14%
Twisted/sprained ankle 10%
A stuck foreign object 7%
Other 12%
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