Six sex myths that aren’t true… and sorry guys, big feet DON’T mean your penis is super-sized
WHEN it comes to talking about sex, we're still not as open as we should be - which leaves the door open to myths and rumours.
So, put aside your embarrassment and let's bust those myths about what really goes on under the covers.
Which rumours aren't true?
1. Sex changes your vagina
Many people still think a woman's number of sexual partners can impact the shape and size of a her vagina.
However, as Dr Sari Locker explains : “After each sexual encounter, the vagina contracts to its original size, and it has no lasting stretching.”
2. Big feet = big penis
Sorry guys, it's simply not true that there's any link between shoe size - or height - and penis length.
The average size for an erect penis is 5.15 inches and there is no correlation to shoe size, according to the .
And size really does matter - scientists have found men with long penises make women climax more frequently, while another study found men "almost always lie" about their manhood.
4. Circumcision affects sexual function
It's official, circumcision does not affect sensitivity or sexual enjoyment.
In another study, examined 62 men between the ages of 18 and 37, before drawing these conclusions.
5. A woman's hymen will break the first time she has sex
The hymen is a thin membrane typically associated with virginity - which can, but doesn't always, rip the first time a female has sex.
Tampons, physical activity, gymnastics and other sexual activity can have the same effect.
6. Herpes is really rare
Herpes has a bad reputation, but it's more common than you think - with lots of people showing no symptoms.
When we talk about this STI, we're normally referring to HSV-1 and HSV-2, the two forms which result in cold sores and genital herpes.
According to the , 67 per cent of people aged 15-49 have HSV-1 while 11 per cent have HSV-2.
That's a huge 78 per cent of the world's adult population under the age of 50.
That being said, herpes comes with nasty side effects and can lead to complications such as long-term impotency and autism in your children, so make sure you always practice safe sex.