It started with a simple tweet from radio host Thabo Mokwele.
“What do you prefer in bed, vocal or silent sex? Why are (most) men silent during sex? And why is English the default language in bed?” Asking very important questions, Mokwele needed answers.
Using the hashtag #WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex, the tweet started trending within a matter of hours, with many social media users offering their own theories.
One user, @LindyNtsoko, suggested that moaning during a moment of passion makes things sexier.
Another said that men are scared they’ll call out the wrong name so they choose to remain silent.
We are just scared that we will call out the wrong name when we are vocal
— Linda Ndlovu 🇿🇦 (@okaymlindos) September 2, 2020
#WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex pic.twitter.com/UV9ZELYV7L
And in a moment of “honesty”, one user confessed that guys aren’t really as much into sex as the ladies are.
#WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex because we honestly don't enjoy sex.. we just do it for the huns sake 🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/iegfbmL4Uv
— Truth Teller. (@JabuTeller) September 2, 2020
The jokes and memes the hashtag produced is testament to Mzansi’s funny bone. No matter what the debate, there will always be humour involved.
Check out some of the funny answers below:
#WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex
— Nzima Nzimande (@mrluvincy) September 2, 2020
Because we might say stupid things and it all end up in tears ....so rather be silent 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/JSFcL38t5t
We are scared of telling the card pin. These ladies be doing magic next thing you hear a grown man say"Yithathe yonke pin is 4569"#WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex pic.twitter.com/O8AYjnixkG
We are focused on the task at hand to ensure maximum client satisfaction #WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex
— Alex (@AlexBlack420) September 2, 2020
And our absolute favourite:
Its a trap! Don’t do it. Brothers don’t do it😭.. at that moment you’re exchanging souls. You’ll be acting like a B- when she’s not giving you attention, 💀throwing tantrums. Constant moodswings. Crying here and there. Distancing yourself from ya Boys.#WhyMenAreSilentDuringSex https://t.co/6aTjHR36Ls
— Guess Whos Poppin (@Mtoleezy) September 2, 2020
Guys, you may be on to something. According to an online survey by her, your boyfriend calling you by his ex-girlfriend’s name during sex was rated at No.7 on the biggest turn-off scale.
The best advice? Silence works every time.