Sex & Wellness Calculator
Track the powerhouse of pleasure – calories, mood & health from sex, backed by science.
Your Activity
Energy Expenditure
63 kcal per session
That's an estimated 6,552 calories burned per year!
Workout Equivalent
Each session is like a workout of:
- 15.8 minutes of brisk walking.
- 9 minutes of lap swimming.
You vs. The Average
Session Duration
Your average session of 15 minutes is 0% longer than the 15 minute global average (inc. foreplay).
Weekly Frequency
At 2 sessions per week, you have them 100% more often than the average of 1 per week.
Mood, Health & Wellness Benefits
- 24% Lower Depression Odds: Regular weekly activity is linked to a significant reduction in the odds of depression.
- Hormone Boost: Each orgasm can trigger a spike in oxytocin (the "bonding hormone") and endorphins (natural mood lifters).
- Stress Reset: It helps reset your stress response by suppressing or stabilizing cortisol levels.
- Better Sleep: Orgasm-released prolactin can promote deeper, more restorative sleep.
- Immune Support: Regular intimacy is correlated with higher levels of protective antibodies.
- 10% Lower Heart-Disease Risk: For some patient groups, weekly activity has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
The Science Behind It
This calculator translates your activity into key health and wellness benefits based on findings from peer-reviewed medical literature. It provides a positive, holistic view of your sex life, highlighting metrics for calories, mood, immunity, and long-term health.
1. Calorie & Energy Expenditure
Sexual activity is a form of moderate-intensity exercise, with an energy expenditure of about 3.5 METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). Our calculations are based on studies showing that men burn approximately 4.2 kcal/minute and women burn 3.1 kcal/minute during partnered sex.
2. Hormonal & Mood Benefits
Orgasm triggers a surge in plasma oxytocin, the "bonding hormone," which promotes relaxation and social connection. Simultaneously, the brain releases endorphins, the body's natural pain-relievers and mood-lifters. This hormonal cascade also helps reset the stress response by stabilizing or decreasing cortisol levels.
3. Mental & Physical Health
Regular sexual activity is associated with significant health benefits. A large-scale spline model found that having sex at least once a week is linked to a 24% reduction in the odds of depression. Furthermore, studies on post-myocardial infarction patients show a 10% lower risk of heart disease for those engaging in weekly sexual activity.
4. Sleep & Immunity
The release of prolactin after orgasm can lead to deeper, more restorative sleep. On the immunity front, regular intimacy is correlated with higher levels of protective antibodies, which may result in fewer common colds.
Sources:
- Harvard Health: Sex burns ≈5 kcal/min (3.5 METs)
- BetterMe: 4.2 kcal/min (men) & 3.1 kcal/min (women)
- VICE summary of PubMed spline model (Depression risk ↓24%)
- J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.: Plasma Oxytocin Increases at Orgasm
- PMC study: Cortisol decreases or stays stable during sex
- Time Magazine: Prolactin release improves sleep quality and immunity
- Eur. J. Prev. Card.: Weekly sex linked to 10% lower CVD risk post-MI
- Waldinger, M. D., et al. (2005). A multinational population survey of intravaginal ejaculation latency time. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. (Avg. duration ~5.4 min)
- Herbenick, D., et al. (2017). Sexual Behavior in the United States. Archives of Sexual Behavior. (Avg. frequency ~1/week)
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimations based on general population studies and is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Individual health outcomes can vary. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.