A sex survey revealed that 5% of us have taken time off work due an injury they picked up in the bedroom. We’re often reminded about the importance of “safe sex”, but just how safe IS sex? Judging by the 10 most common sex injuries below, the answer is “not very”. We should all be wearing helmets.

10. Broken Bones

Generally speaking, the extremities are the most prone to fractures during the process. Currently, emergency rooms all over the world are filled with bent fingers, shortened toes and embarrassed faces. But it doesn't stop there: ribs are often broken when couples roll off the bed, or broken while slipping and falling in the shower.

9. Broken Penis

You may already be aware that fractures do exist. They are not only real, but also quite common. But a broken penis is not caused solely by intense sexual activity: a man in his sixties recently fell while masturbating. When he heard his elderly mother trying to enter, he was eager to kick the door shut, which resulted in a fracture of his penis.

8. Carpet Burns

Nothing can tell your colleagues that you had a wild night more than a painful scrape on your knee. This is one of the most common types of sexual injuries, but it rarely leads to a shy hospital visit. There is nothing that a little neomycin can't solve.

7. Pulled Muscles

Sometimes we tend to overestimate our physical abilities, especially when our bodies are numbed by the endorphins released. That's why it's usually not until the next morning that you notice your neck is stiff from trying to lick your back during the intense pain of passionate sex. Or your quadriceps muscles are... you're not even sure what it is.

6. Vaginal Injuries

The vagina is very resilient. It can withstand more physical treatment than almost any other human organ or tissue. However, it is not invincible. In rough sexual activities or without lubrication, in fact, it is possible to cause abrasions to your ovaries through sexual intercourse. Yes.

5. Cat Attack

You love your cat. Your cat loves you. You love your partner, your cat... No. Especially when your cat thinks your partner is attacking you on the bed and jumps up to rescue you. Cat attacks are surprisingly common in sexual acts, and their sharp claws and pointed teeth can cause unimaginable damage to a vulnerable body.

4. Pink-eye

When foreign substances enter your eyes, you will develop conjunctivitis. Yes, you know exactly what we are talking about. But what we actually mean is: You might cause the blood vessels in your eyes to rupture due to orgasm or screaming. This happens frequently. If it occurs to you, you should feel proud rather than worried. It usually resolves on its own within a few days. Professional tip: Tones.

3. Death

There are even worse ways to die. Sexual activity accounts for only 0.6% of all sudden deaths. This might seem like a small number, but when you consider the number of people who suddenly die worldwide, it suddenly becomes a terrifying figure. (Fact: If a man has sexual relations with someone other than his partner, the number of sudden deaths during sexual activity is much higher for men. That is to say, if a man dies during sexual activity, the likelihood of his being unfaithful is much greater.)

2. Lost Condoms

Despite all the protection and health benefits, condoms can still fail. If the condom slips off during use, not only might one need to go to the emergency room, but there is also a risk of accidentally inhaling or swallowing it - which is very distressing for us.

1. Bites

Bites, bruises and pecan nuts are the most common sexual injuries and require medical care. Bruises can be caused by collisions and impacts, or - hopefully - by spanking. Hickies promotes two things: one is that you have recently had sexual relations, and the other is that you can't afford a scarf. But on the other hand, bites can sometimes be a little more dangerous. A man in the United States recently bit her neck, causing his partner to have a stroke and resulting in paralysis of her left arm.