Sex calms nerves before public speaking

Yahoo ^ | 1/25/06

[Mr. Brightside]

Sex calms nerves before public speaking

1/25/06

LONDON (Reuters) - Forget pretending you are talking to one person or concentrating on a single point in the audience -- having sex is good way to calm nerves before giving a speech or presentation.

But Stuart Brody, a psychologist at the University of Paisley in Scotland, said it has to be full sexual intercourse to get the best results.

He studied nearly 50 men and women who recorded their sexual activities for two weeks and analysed its impact on their blood pressure levels when under acute stress, such as when giving a speech.

Brody discovered that the volunteers who had sexual intercourse were the least stressed and had blood pressure levels that returned to normal more quickly than people who engaged in other types of sex.

But people who had abstained from sex had the highest blood pressure response to stress.

Even after taking into account stress due to work or other factors, the range of responses to stress were best explained by sexual behaviour.

"The effects are not attributable simply to the short-term relief afforded by orgasm but rather, endure for at least a week," Brody told New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday.

He believes that the release of the so-called "pair bonding" hormone oxytocin might explain the calming effect.

[Gator101]

*That* explains how Bill Clinton did so well...

[ladtx]

Always worked for Bill.

[TravisBickle]

What Luck!

I'm planning on giving a speech tomorrow!

[neodad]

I've got a big presentation coming up. . . anyone? anyone?

[ladtx]

Beat me by 13 seconds.

[Millee]

If the podium is a rockin.....

[najida]

LOL!

I can hear lots of conversations tonight "Hun, ya know I've go this big presentation tomorrow...."

[Gator101]

And I was so sure that I was going to be beaten too. I got lucky!

[linda_22003]

So... you just lean someone right over the podium? It's probably best to turn the microphone off to avoid feedback. And watch out for the laptop, or you'll scroll through your PowerPoint slides too fast.

[nuconvert]

"having sex is good way to calm nerves before giving a speech or presentation."


How soon before?

[pissant]

Think of how well it works during the speech..

[The_Republican]

Yeah, blame the President's speech impediment on First Lady.

[jamz]

The writers of Police Academy were geniuses...

[Riley]

If the podium is a rockin.....

Shades of 'Police Academy'.

[bigcheese]

I would post a response... but I am too stressed to speak in this public forum.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

But Stuart Brody, a psychologist at the University of Paisley in Scotland, said it has to be full sexual intercourse to get the best results.

Naturally.

[Riley]

Twelve seconds ahead of me, dagnabbit!

[linda_22003]

Never saw those movies, so if I duplicated - well, I was just responding to the headline of the story.

[MeanWestTexan]

I learned this watching Police Academy.

(Or maybe it was Naked Gun).

[eastforker]

Rummy must be getting it regularly, he kicked but today.

[JTN]

Brody discovered that the volunteers who had sexual intercourse were the least stressed and had blood pressure levels that returned to normal more quickly than people who engaged in other types of sex.

Other types of sex? It doesn't say what "type" was had.

[Mr. Mulliner]

Jeeves' suggestion was to think of all the things you hate about the people in the audience. Said you won't feel nervous around those you despise.

But I like this sex idea much better.

[big'ol_freeper]

Right then. Cheerio.

[Ditto]

Just make sure there's an ash tray at the podium. Lot's of folks enjoy a smoke afterward.

[tuffydoodle]

sex ping

[GSlob]

Yep, and it could keep the speakers from becoming too windy. Also there might be a few yawns fewer in the audience.

[azhenfud]

Bill Clinton had to have written this article!!!!

[TXBubba]

But Stuart Brody, a psychologist at the University of Paisley in Scotland, said it has to be full sexual intercourse to get the best results.

[MeanWestTexan]

Yes Rummy did kick some butt.

I was laughing at how he basically called the 32-to-42-is-a-decrease reporter an idiot.

[big'ol_freeper]

"A've always known that was true."

"You can find out some amazing things on Free Republic."

[Utah Binger]

Might help certain idiots before posting on FR. Their eyes will cross back to normal so they can see straight. Dyslexia/Smythslexia.

[Mr. Brightside]

"Hun, ya know I've go this big presentation tomorrow...."

"You sure have been giving a lot of speeches lately..."

[ToddBush]

You'll love this ping!

[ReaganRevolution]

Yeah, blame the President's speech impediment on First Lady.

I'm sure she'd be willing to help out before the State of the Union

[Vinnie]

I tried this once.
Fell asleep in the middle of the speech.

[eastforker]

Did you hear him refer to senators as being stupid?

[quark]

...volunteers who had sexual intercourse...

OK, somebody's gotta do it, so I volunteer.

[baltoga]

LOL

Hmm, I see a speech #11 for Toastmasters International. What could possibly be the title project for this one?

1. Ice Breaker
2. Organize Your Speech
3. Get to the Point
4. How to Say it
5. Your Body speaks
6. Vocal Variety
7. Research Your Topic
8. Get Comfortable with visual Aids
9. Persuade with Power
10. Inspire Your Audience

[muir_redwoods]

"Hey we're going to need a bigger lectern over here"

[Responsibility2nd]

I haven't been getting any so suffice it to say....

This news leaves me speechless.

[eastforker]

Said he was being briefed by General Casey for an hour by secure video and then had to brief the President and STUPID senators. LMAO!!!

[Maximus of Texas]

I have a job interview tomorrow at noon. Busy at 11:58?

[Lil'freeper]

"I just want you all to know that I've found, like, this totally great way to, like, relax before making, like, a big speech or something."

[MeanWestTexan]

I did not. (I may have to hunt on CSPAN tonight.)

Was it a Fredian slip, or was he joking?

[eastforker]

Slip I think.

[theDentist]

Eeeewe! How many speeches does Hillary give per year? (shudder)

[Chanticleer]

I lead a 4-H Public Speaking club.... I don't think we'll cover this topic anytime soon.

[apackof2]

I would share this with my speech class but would they get the wrong idea?