Vegetarians - PETA Claims They Have Better Sex
Categories: Nutrition & Supplements
PETA's latest look-at-me moment is a provocative ad that claims vegetarians have better sex. The animal rights group might be getting plenty of attention for their naughty commercial, probably because they were turned down by NBC when they tried to sell it to them for Superbowl Sunday. But are they telling the truth?
Do vegetarians have an advantage in the bedroom?
According to a very unscientific poll at EatVeg.com, yes. "Flesh eating is a barrier to pleasure," claims one vegetarian author. (What does that even mean?)
On the other hand, a 2000 study found that low-protein diets can lead to sexual decline as a person ages. Our own Laura Lewis offers a more balanced view. She recommends a Mediterranean diet for better sex; it's high in protein, but gets it from sources like nuts, beans, and fish rather than meat.
Do vegetarians have an advantage in the bedroom?
According to a very unscientific poll at EatVeg.com, yes. "Flesh eating is a barrier to pleasure," claims one vegetarian author. (What does that even mean?)
On the other hand, a 2000 study found that low-protein diets can lead to sexual decline as a person ages. Our own Laura Lewis offers a more balanced view. She recommends a Mediterranean diet for better sex; it's high in protein, but gets it from sources like nuts, beans, and fish rather than meat.
The honest answer is, when it comes to PETA, who really knows? Taking good care of yourself -- eating right, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep, for instance -- will give you energy and confidence, two things that will certainly help you out in intimate situations. But taking that extra step to vegetarianism? I'm not so sure.
If you've gone veg, tell us what you think. Does eating a meat-free diet make things more interesting in the bedroom? And what do you think about PETA's ad?
Recent Posts
- Heidi Klum Hits The Runway After Baby (11/20/2009)
- Thanksgiving Dinner Satisfaction And Perfect Portion Control: Time to Celebrate (11/20/2009)
- Cheesy Workout Video Round-up (11/20/2009)
- Kim Kardashian's Sexy Salad Commercial (11/20/2009)
- Simple Thanksgiving Swaps (11/20/2009)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
u262f 1-29-2009 @ 11:56PM
Hee hee! That commercial was great! Thanks for the post! I strongly disagree with PETA, but that is a spectacular ad!
My partner used to be vegetarian, and I assure you that we have far more sex now that he eats meat. Being vegetarian isn't easy, and he didn't do it right. He didn't eat his nuts and beans (he said nuts had too much fat, and beans were too difficult), so he kept getting migraines. There were vary many weekends when I was willing, but he was too sick.
Convincing people to go vegetarian PETA's way often results in poor health. Many "oh, poor animals" type of so-called "vegetarians" seem to still hate most vegetables, so they eat primarily breads and pasta and only a few vegetables. It's no surprise they end up getting sick. It seems obvious to me that vegetarians need to eat a wide variety of vegetables, so it's really weird the number of "vegetarians" I meet who still don't eat enough vegetables.
As for the commercial, I think everybody would benefit from eating more vegetables: both meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. I think it's brilliant to portray vegetables as sexy. Hey, if it sells beer, I think it would've done everybody a lot of good to sell vegetables. I think everybody would've benefited if PETA toned down the sex in the commercial so that NBC could air it.
Reply
tj 1-30-2009 @ 3:03AM
The worst sex I have ever had was with a boyfriend who was a vegetarian.....weak, no endurance, bleh. My carnivorous boyfriends always have been more muscular and terrific in the sack. Give me a meat eater anyday. The commercial was funny, though.
Reply