Some people can tolerate pain better than others.
But a high pain threshold can have disadvantages when it comes to sex, according to a study by the department of psychology at the University of New Orleans. Researchers there reported in the June 2000 Journal of Comparative Psychology that higher pain thresholds were associated with weaker sex drives, a lower enjoyment potential for sex and increased inhibition during intercourse. They also reported that men have a higher pain threshold than women. Click here to find out more. All Rights Reserved.