Hot and sweaty

What was meant to be a quiet and relaxing Sunday afternoon brunch was consumed by talk of hot and sweaty sex.

With everyone at the table engrossed in their own little group conversation, the woman to my right and I were pulled into the quartet conversation to our left. Our opinion sought was a resounding "Ewww". The men were adamant that they like it hot and sweaty and expressed shock with, "you don't sweat?" and "What you want it cool and deadly?".

As with all physical activity, there is a difference between perspiring and sweating buckets that drip on your partner while in the throes of passion. Most of the women Flair spoke to found it disgusting and gross.

Working

But for members of both sexes who didn't have a problem with it, it showed that their partner is enjoying it.

Forty-six-year-old Mike, who has been married for three years likes when both he and his partner are sweating. "It shows that she's a willing participant, that she's into it." His wife told Flair that she doesn't like it much but suggests, "the simple solution is to get on top." While Mike conceded that sweating is a normal body function, he will sometimes have a towel close by because he sweats a lot.

Rayis 45 and has been married for 18 years and likes excessive perspiration. "It feels like we are both working." He admits to Flair that his wife doesn't like it, so sometimes she has a towel on hand. But for him if no sweat is involved, then he may think the woman is not enjoying it.

But Oneilwas of the opinion that their reasoning is flawed. "That is foolishness. sweat doesn't mean anything." He admits that he sweats easily and a lot, but notes, "if she's sweating too, that's too much water man."

*Names changed on request.