According to one survey, 78% of people would like to experience having sex on a plane, while only 5% of those surveyed are actually members of the “Mile High Club”.
Realistically, sex on a plane seems uncomfortable and inconvenient. There’s not enough room, you’re bending over a toilet that’s probably been used by thousands of strangers, and then add the pressure of those impatiently waiting for you to finish outside the 3-millimeter-thick door.
It shouldn’t be sexy, but if given the chance, many people will choose to have sex on a plane, but their reasons may differ.
Let’s dive into why people would want to have sex on a plane.
Mile High Club 101
One of the top driving forces behind people having sex on a plane is alcohol. We all know alcohol can impair your judgment and lower your inhibitions. That may make you more likely to lean into spontaneous sex.
Then there’s boredom. For most people, flying is a means to an end, a way to get from A to B. And sometimes you’re on planes for almost a full day. Sex on a plane is a way to pass the time.
Some people also claim that the vibrations from the aircraft arouses them enough to masturbate them or their partner at their seats.
But for many people, it’s a taboo fantasy that they want to explore because human sexuality is complex and many of us get turned on by the idea of doing things we’re not supposed to be doing in places we’re not supposed to be doing them.
Aches On A Plane
Part of the appeal of sex is that it can be an escape from everyday life. Because of that, many sexual fantasies are rooted in a desire to temporarily subvert social norms.
Take the uniforms, for example – police, fireman, schoolgirl, nun, you name it. When someone dons a uniform in a sexual context it breaches societal norms and can create a tantalizing thrill.
It’s similar to sex on a plane fantasies.
Flying comes with a lot of strange formalities, like waiting around with strangers who are all in their own bubble. Not the most intimate setting.
We are drawn to situations that feel taboo and having illicit sex near strangers allows us to divert the sterility and formality of flying.
Sex on a plane is not practical and might not be all that physically satisfying either, but it’s not about the physical sensations of sex itself.
Just as uniforms can evoke a subversive sense that you’re breaking a social code, sex on a plane gives us a feeling of power and cultural disobedience that goes far beyond physicality. Sex at 40,000 feet is a rebellion that can be quite exhilirating.
Plane Pointers
You’ve decided you want to give sex on a plane a go – but you’re wondering just how it works logistically…
We’ve got you covered with these tips!
Be mindful
We have to say it, if you choose to have sex on a plane please be incredibly mindful and conscientious of your surroundings. There are families and people of all ages and backgrounds on them so make sure you’re not doing anything that would make people uncomfortable.
Shoot your shot
It may come as a surprise, but around 30% of airplane hookups occur between strangers, rather than just partners or friends. So there may be hope of you locking more than just eyes with the cutie from Terminal 6.
They don’t call it the cockpit for nothing
Just where are people getting it on when on a plane? While the majority (59%) of plane hookups occur in the bathroom, another 31% are in seats, 9% are in the galley, and 1% are in the cockpit. Keep in mind that many of these, especially those involving a pilot, were in private charters, not commercial airlines.
Keep it speedy
One of the biggest reasons people join the Mile High Club is for the tantalizing and illicit thrill of it. Still, that means you’ll likely need to make it a quickie. That’s why the average plane hookup lasts 10 minutes max, and is much more likely to occur on red-eye flights rather than ones taken during the day.
Is it legal?
And finally, the question on everyone’s mind – is it illegal to have sex on a plane?
While it’s not necessarily illegal, if it’s on a commercial flight, it likely violates the airline’s conduct policies. If caught, you may face a hefty fine and be placed on the airline’s “no-fly list”. You also may risk breaking other laws relating to public indecency. So proceed with caution!