
If something hurts or feels meh, say so with your words and ask your partner to do the same for you. “A partner shouldn’t have to decipher your pain moan from your pleasure moan,” says Laurie Mintz, PhD, author of Becoming Cliterate. Not to kill the vibe, but people also moan when they’re uncomfortable or flat-out bored. People don’t compare tennis grunts to sex moans for no reason, after all. And let’s be real: It’s often an involuntary response to all that physical exertion. Think of it as a nudge in the right direction, a pleasure-filled response that a partner is doing all of the right things. “Women moan during sex to communicate to their partners they’re enjoying what they are doing,” says Nicole Buratti, sex and relationship coach. Who knows? You might test out those vocal chords sooner than you think.

No sweat.Ī couple of sex experts are here to tell you everything you need to know about easing into the proverbial waters of hot and loud sex. And for some (especially those with ah, roommates), the thought of moaning during sex might send cringey shivers down your spine. I get it-the last thing you want is to sound like a bored adult film star trying to act like she’s actually turned on. Still, the thought of adding a few moans to your romps can be stressful if you haven't done it before. Letting out those hot and heavy noises can even point to a more satisfying sex life, according to one 2012 study published by the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

One breathless peep or guttural grunt typically serves as a nonverbal cue that things are going *great*, thanks. Moaning during sex is basically a power-up in the bedroom.

Or maybe you think of the other night when you let a noise slip mid-romp that-wait, actually made the moment so much hotter for the both of you? When you think of moaning during sex, you might envision an Oscar-worthy performance à la When Harry Met Sally, or friends “ Yes!”-ing in the background of a call with your mom in an effort to embarrass you.
