Some Like It Hot...Others, Not So Much.
With Summer in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperatures have been high. But does people's pleasure and desire increase with the temps?
I recently wondered this out loud on Instagram, and I was (unsurprisingly) fascinated by the responses. I also was curious about people's interest in temperature play, which is exactly as it sounds - using temperature like heat and cold during pleasure activities. And of course, I need to know if y’all are staying hydrated because I care about you. 🫰
Below are the original story posts, followed by the results of each poll.
The most fascinating thing about these type of surveys is that it pretty much shows how everyone falls on some sort of spectrum and that “normal” is extremely varied. There weren’t any “right” or “wrong” answers, because personal preference and informed consent is not about “right” or “wrong.” I want to be clear that personal preference when it comes to other people’s physical traits is NOT what I’m referring to. That’s a whole different conversation. These polls have specifically about the individual’s personal experiences.
For the first question, “How does the hot weather affect your desire?”, most folks are trying to stay relatively comfortable during sexy times. It’s already going to get hot and heavy - and I’m talking about the heat and humidity depending on where you’re living! A 53% majority said that they would prefer to be playing in an air conditioned space. 31% were honest about how the heat does not make them feel H-O-T-T-O-G-O, and 16% said that their desire levels rise along with the temps. Definitely makes me curious about what other types of activities these folks like to participate in during warmer weather - sexy or not!
The second question asks, “What temps do you like to play with?” Interestingly, 53% said cold type play, like ice cubes perhaps! 20% said they liked adding a little extra heat, which may include wax or candle play. And an honest 27% said that temperature play was not their jam. Part of me definitely wonders if people’s answers are influenced by how hot it’s been. Would the answers be a little different in the middle of winter?
The third question was purely me checking in on y’all. 😘 I’m a person that always has my water bottle on me, so I’m constantly trying to stay hydrated. Not that I’m always hydrated, mind you. 😂 I sometimes need to pay attention to how much I’m drinking as well. That being said, I know some people simply aren’t interested in non-flavored water. Also, we can get hydration from other sources other than H2O. I’m glad that people are aware enough to know where they fall on the hydration spectrum, where 50% said they also keep their water bottle handy, 20% acknowledged that they needed to work on their hydration, 17% relies on their iced coffees, and 13% focus on fresh fruits. Yay for everyone who were down to answer this one!
Do any of the results suprise you? What other questions would you want me to ask about in my Instagram stories?
Interested in products that heat things up?
Check out the Kiah in the Mer-Made for Pleasure Shop! This vibe has a warm-up setting, in addition to vibration on both the internal and external stimulators.
Prefer a bit of a chill?
Check out Love Button in the Mer-Made for Pleasure Shop! A little goes a long way with this little tingling balm, especially since it has peppermint oil in the ingredients!
