“Got some really interesting news that I’m really excited about right now. If anybody needs me, I’m gonna be in my bedroom for a good, I’m gonna say hour-twenty, if he can handle it,” Hudson said in the video. “Me having sex for an hour-twenty will equal…six FitPoints. See you in two hours.”

The actress was referring to the point system used by WW to track caloric input and output, specifically when it comes to the latest addition of FitPoints, which the brand claims are a personalized, precise and efficient way of tracking all physical activities — “from running and resistance training to ‘activity in disguise,’ like gardening or cleaning your house.”

Now, that even includes sexual intercourse.

“We have always encouraged our members to seek out movement they enjoy, and this is no different,” says Gail Tifford, Chief Brand Officer at WW, in a statement to Yahoo Life. “It’s important to move in ways that move you, and we want to recognize and reward all activity as part of that.”

According to Holly Richmond, a New-York based certified sex therapist, however, if quality exercise is what you’re looking for, sex might not be the way to get it.

“Yeah, sex is moving. Is it cardiovascular? Depends on the kind of sex you’re having,” she tells Yahoo Life. “What we know is the average length of time for sex, especially if we’re talking about heterosexual penis in vagina sex, is literally five to seven minutes with penetration where people are really exerting themselves. To me, I would say that’s not the greatest workout.”

Richmond went on to say that the amount of effort exerted by men and women can vary, adding to inconsistencies of sex as exercise. As for Hudson looking to have nearly two hours of sex, Richmond adds, “That’s epic sex. That’s Olympic athlete of sex. People don’t have sex for two hours.”

Despite the improbability that many people will be getting a significant amount of activity out of their intercourse, Richmond assures that there are other benefits of sex.

“Sex is good for you. It is a calorie burn, it’s a mood booster. If you’re having orgasms, [it can be an] anxiety reducer, improves sleep, improves immune function,” she notes. “So there’s a lot of great reasons to have sex and if we want to add burn calories onto that list, I’m all for it.”

Michelle Cardel, Director of Global Clinical Research and Nutrition at WW, echoes Richmond’s sentiment. “If you check out our app, you’ll see you can only rack up about 1 FitPoint for 15 minutes of sexual activity, which may be unexpected for those hoping for a greater physical benefit,” she tells Yahoo Life. “However, the health benefits of sex extend beyond the physical. For example, sex has been associated with improved mental health, including lower reported stress levels and improved response to stress.”

And when it comes to the conversation of sex in the health and wellness space, Richmond is thrilled for the opportunity to further destigmatize intimacy and pleasure.

“The more we’re talking about sex, the more sex-positive we can be, the less taboo this is. I think overall that is fantastic and I completely support sex as exercise,” she says. “Just bringing sex education into the picture and when we have it with a fitness app like this, it just normalizes that conversation.”

By Isadora Baum

We’re not saying you should try these at the gym. But if you have these lying around at home, it couldn’t hurt to try ’em out in private.

No one talks about it, but it’s actually pretty normal to get sexually aroused at the gym. After all, when you exercise, your body releases endorphins, a.k.a. feel-good hormones; and when you’re looking at other sexy, sweaty bodies on the treadmills, it’s hard not to feel a little turned on. But while it’s obviously not a good idea to actually have sex at the gym (there are, ya know, laws against that), it might not be such a bad idea to bring the gym into your bedroom.

What do we mean by this? As it turns out, you can easily (and safely) incorporate exercise equipment into your sex life, says licensed marriage and family therapist and AASECT certified sex expert, Dr. Holly Richmond, PhD. While heavy equipment like barbells or kettlebells is obviously off the table (save it for a CrossFit workout), there are probably a few things lying around the house that you could use to spice up your sex life instantly. That’s why we asked Richmond to recommend her favorite sex positions using gym equipment, so you can break a sweat in more ways than one.

1| The Wheelbarrow And Reverse Wheelbarrow

“Using a TRX band is a great way to try the wheelbarrow position with two variations,” Dr. Richmond says. What’s that? “Imagine your partner in a plank position, but her feet are in the foot cradles and suspended by the bands. Then, kneel behind without needing to support her legs, and instead use your hands to guide her hips back and forth. It’s kind of like wheelbarrow meets doggy style,” she adds.

Another option: your partner can get in reverse plank with her feet in the foot cradles and her legs suspended, which would give you full access to her breasts and clitoris, she says.

“Both of these positions are also perfect for her to receive oral sex (and she gets a great core and arm workout!),” Dr. Richmond adds. You can also keep her legs close together for more friction, or spread them apart to achieve deeper penetration, she adds.

2| The Christian Grey

If you’re on the kinkier side, TRX bands are also great for those who want to experiment with being tied up. TRX bands are incredibly safe, says Dr. Richmond. “At no point is anyone ever completely off the floor (her hands are always grounded) so there is no risk of falling,” she explains.

Using TRX bands to tie your partner up, or have your partner tie you up, “can bring a level of intimacy and excitement to any relationship looking to explore the sensual world of BDSM,” says Jaclinne Cheng, a kink expert and CEO and founder of Spicy Lingerie. Just make sure to set boundaries and get enthusiastic consent from your partner beforehand. “Setting up the proper safeguards beforehand is one of the most important parts of making any scene fun and enjoyable for everyone involved,” she says.

You should also do your research before trying any intricate knot tying (and no, that doesn’t mean consulting with a Boy Scout). “It’s always helpful to learn from professional doms or BDSM masters, who can help guide you and your partner to make sure any knots you are wanting to try are done in the most safe way possible for both of you,” Chengs adds.

3| The Ab Ripper

If you’re looking for more beyond wheelbarrow, Dr. Richmond has a few other tips. “TRX bands are also ideal for doing pike abdominal exercises, which translate to an incredibly sexy visual,” she says. Your partner would start out in a traditional plank position with feet in the foot cradles, but then use her core and pelvic floor muscles to push her hips toward the ceiling and bring her feet towards her hands in a V shape,” says Dr. Richmond.

4| Girl On Top Using A Stability Ball

“Stability balls are perfect for exciting and safe sex positions, but they are also one of the most unstable pieces of gym equipment, which makes falling to the floor more probable,” says Dr. Richmond. Don’t worry, though — “there isn’t far to fall and they are soft and malleable, so the risk of banging your head or knee is nonexistent,” says Dr. Richmond.

To ease your way into sex escapades with stability balls, start with girl on top, she advises. Basically, you sit on the ball and she climbs on top. “Both partners are able to use their feet to create momentum,” she says, where the ball helps increase his thrust, and then they can literally bounce across the floor.

5| Crescent Pose

“Stability balls are also amazing for what I like to call the ‘Crescent’ position,” says Dr. Richmond. “She lies with her back on the ball and drapes or backbends over it to create a crescent shape. From there, he can stand and enter her or kneel and perform oral sex. It’s an amazingly opening position for her, from the tips of her fingers to her toes.”

6| The Bouncy-Bouncy

What’s more, stability balls are also a novel way for guys to receive oral sex. “He sits on the ball while she kneels between his legs, and he can use his feet to rock the ball back and forth at the pace and depth of thrust he desires,” she explains.

7| The Tour De France

Biking is a killer workout, but your stationary bike doesn’t just have to be for exercise. As long as you’re careful and the bike is stable, says Dr. Richmond, you can get frisky on it, though she notes “it is possible to fall a foot or two and the equipment itself is hard,” she explains. She recommends you sitting on the bike seat while she sits on top of you, leaning back with her hands or elbows on the display/handle bar area.

“This gives you a great view of her breasts,” she says. Plus, if you’re pedaling, “the friction creates a novel sensation both internally and clitorally for her,” she says.

8| The Yogi

The tried and true yoga mat is good for almost any position you can imagine. “My favorite yoga posture that translates into a sex position is ‘Happy Baby,’ with her laying on her back on the floor with her feet in her hands and knees pulled toward her chest as he kneels or lies on his stomach in front of her to offer oral sex,” says Dr. Richmond.

Easy access and the comfort of a soft and non-slippery yoga mat make for an exciting experience, she says. (Just give it a thorough wash before and after, because yoga mats are filled with germs.)

9| The Hot Seat

Got a foam roller handy? (If not, here are a few foam rollers to try out.) Dr. Richmond says you can sit on the foam roller (both legs to one side, not straddling it) while she sits on top of you with her back to your chest. This way, you’ll have some leverage off the floor to then use your feet to roll back and forth for a deeper penetration.

“She can keep her feet lifted off the floor (literally using him as a seat), or place her feet on the floor between his legs and move up and down on his penis while he rolls back and forth, creating even more pleasure,” explains Dr. Richmond. The options are endless.