Do People Really Do the Helicopter With Their Penis?

Do People Really Do the Helicopter With Their Penis?

You’ve surely already heard about people doing the helicopter with their penis, most likely in a jokey way. The practice itself seems silly, but it does tell us something important about our capacity to mix humour and sex.

So, is this just a joke? Do some people actually do this? Spoiler: today’s article is more about having fun than how to become the perfect lover.

What the Heck is a Helicopter Dick?

In order to do the helicopter, you have to swing your penis round in a circle, like the blades of a helicopter. It’s not technical, nor is it necessarily complicated, it’s mainly done for visual and humoristic effect.

This is far from a ‘structured’ sexual practice or an erotic act in its own right. The helicopter dick is all about that visual impact. It’s often associated with a more relaxed atmosphere, schoolboy antics and more ridiculous situations.

Long story short, it’s not a secret seduction technique, it’s just a (very) creative way to make people laugh.

Why Does the Helicopter Dick Cause Such a Stir?

To put it simply: shock value.

The term itself is pretty self-explanatory, meaning it’s fairly easy to imagine what someone doing a helicopter dick must look like (even though we might not want to). It's also typically the kind of nonsense that spreads quickly, through memes, jokes among friends, and humour that is a little immature but unapologetic.

There’s also a little logic behind it. As a topic, sex is generally something intimate, serious and maybe even stressful; jokes like the helicopter dick help to relieve a bit of tension.

Joke, Imagination, or Something People Actually Do?

Let’s be clear: the helicopter dick is, obviously, a joke.

It’s not necessarily a sex act, and it’s definitely not something you’ll find in guidebooks on how to have better sex. We’re more in the realm of:

That being said, everything depends on context. It could (maybe) be used as a seduction method or a way to get a smile, if you’re with someone who shares your sense of humour.

This sort of thing depends massively on each specific moment and the ambiance. One day it might be funny, another day it might just be cringe.

Yes, even when it’s ‘just for a laugh’, the golden rule of consent still applies.

This is because there are two possible ways for the scenario to turn out:

  • Scenario 1: You’re both at ease, your partner laughs, the atmosphere is lighthearted. All’s good.
  • Scenario 2: You’re really into the bit, but on your partner’s end… radio silence, confusion, even cringe.

That’s when the helicopter dick loses all its charm.

Consent

If you feel like your partner isn’t in the mood, maybe don’t try this. You shouldn’t be inflicting the helicopter dick on a person.

Does Everything Sexual Have to Be Taken Seriously?

Of course not!

There’s nothing wrong with laughing during intimate moments. On the contrary, a lot of couples have a more relaxed, fulfilling sex life when they manage to

  • Dedramatise things
  • Not focus on performing
  • Be spontaneous
  • Accept that sometimes our bodies do unexpected things

Sex doesn’t have to resemble a super sensual erotic film every time. Sometimes, it's also moments of togetherness, a little awkward, a little funny... and frankly enjoyable just like that. What remains crucial is that everyone is on the same wavelength.

Things to Keep in Mind

The helicopter dick is, above all:

  • A silly joke
  • A well-known expression in pop culture
  • Proof that sexuality can also be fun and free from pressure

It’s nothing serious, it’s neither an obligation nor some sort of telltale sign. It's just a minor pop culture phenomenon with a sexual twist, that gets people talking because it's funny, absurd, and very visual.

And in the end, as is often the case: if it's consensual, shared, and everyone is comfortable with it... then why not?