Making noises like “ooh” and “ahh” during sexy times with bae is normal, especially since it indicates that you’re enjoying the act. However, based on a recent study by sex toy brand Arcwave, some men actually find it embarrassing to moan, whereas women actually make more noise during sex and masturbation. Read on for more juicy deets they discovered. 

The moaning gap

According to the study, there is a gender moaning gap between men and women during masturbation and sex. 78% of women make noise during masturbation and 95% of them do so during sex. On the other hand, 60% of men moan when masturbating, and 85% make noise when having sex. 

The result is rather interesting since a global survey conducted by Arcwave earlier in 2022 showed that men masturbate twice the number of women in a year ‒ they masturbate an average of 145 times and women do so about 76 times per year.  

Looking into the reason behind the gap, the study revealed that 55% of men worry about being heard, 40% find it self-conscious, and 33% think that it is embarrassing and uncomfortable. 

In comparison to men who moan during masturbation, 91% shared that it is because they enjoy themselves. Other reasons include making orgasms more intense (74%) and allowing them to feel closer to themselves (65%).  

Encouraging both men and women to unmute their pleasure, Arcwave also touched on the importance of moaning during masturbation and sex. 

Sex, love, and relationship coach Andrea Tea explained that making noise in the bedroom actually adds to the sexual experience, like intensifying the arousal for both parties. Plus, some also moan to express their satisfaction with their partner’s actions.  

Sex toys

FYI, 82% of women find that hearing moans from their partner is a huge turn-on, whereas only 65% of men know about this fact. As a way to practice moaning, Arcwave is introducing multiple sex toys to encourage it. 

Enter Ghost, a reversible pocket stroker that allows you to experience two sensations through its textured design. Made with Arcwave’s CleanTech Silicone, the sex toy is smooth, hygienic, durable, and even flexible to accommodate penis of all sizes. 

Since Ghost comes with a sleek design and packaging, you can even have it on your bedside table as an unsuspecting home decor. Cleaning up is also easy as you only need to wash it with water and soap for future use. 

Ghost is available in blue, mint, and black, and retails at USD19.90 (~S$27.35). 

For an added sensation during your self-pleasure, the Arcwave Pow is a manual stroker that comes with a suction-driven stimulation feature. The inner sleeve is made with Arcwave’s CleanTech Silicone, which means you can be sure that the sex toy will be gentle on your skin. 

As a cherry on top, you can also choose the intensity of the suction control according to your preference. 

The Arcwave Pow is available in blue, mint, and black, and retails at USD69 (~S$94.80). 

This Study Shows That Moaning Plays A Huge Role In Sexual Arousal & Should Be Encouraged

Whether you’re doing it solo or getting it on with bae, moaning during sexual acts is an excellent way to spice things up. But if you prefer to have a lil’ practice by yourself, you can always do it with the help of a sex toy. 

The Arcwave sex toys are available for purchase on Arcwave’s website. 

All images courtesy of Arcwave.

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