How Seasons Affect Your Sex Life | Aldult Toys Blog

If you’re sexually active (or have been at any point) and someone who thinks about sex and sexual desire on a semi-regular basis, chances are you’ve noticed that there are about a billion different factors that can affect your sex life, your sex driveand your overall experience of excitement. Whether it is anxiety, bad relationships, antidepressantsOr good old CovidYour libido is about as sensitive to changes as your menstrual cycle, which, by the way, also affects your libido.

But what about cyclical seasons? Has it ever occurred to you that the temperature, weather conditions, and changes in fashion choices you have access to at different times of the year could impact the way you live? the erotic world? Even if you have never experienced seasonal depression, it is entirely possible that the primary cause of your depression is seasonal affective disorder. dive into desire you live in certain times of the year can be attributed to the whims of that little guru, Mother Nature.

Let’s break this down further, shall we?

Winter

While there are certainly arguments to be made, winter is the sexiest season Of all these facts, facts are facts: Not all of us are excited about warm weather. Some of us have dry, flaky skin, and we can’t breathe well without a humidifier in our bedroom. And then, not all of us like to ski. We prefer to hide from the cold by curling up against the radiator with a good book. It’s true. Some of us find the cold downright stressful, to the point that getting naked contributes to that stress. To add an extra twist to the plot, as the days get shorter, about 5% of us You’re going to suffer from a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Reduced exposure to sunlight can lower your vitamin D and serotonin levels, which reduces your desire for sex. Under such circumstances, it can be very difficult to inhabit your sensual body. You heard it here first.

If you experience a drop in your libido during the winter months, don’t despair. It’s not because you or your partner’s libido Even though the heat isn’t at its peak when it’s cold outside, that doesn’t mean there’s no room for intimacy. After all, love it or hate it, you don’t call it handcuff season for nothing. As luck would have it, winter is an ideal time for cozy hugstorrid love showering or bathing, or close physical sex and/or emotionally intimateand maybe even some thermostat for the winter thrill seekers among us. Hell, you might even want to bring a little extra body heat in have a threesome. Are you more of a lone wolf? You might try channeling the warmth of some tantric self loveIf you need extra help feeling good, consider a UV lamp and/or a quality vitamin D supplement.

Spring

Especially for those of us who live in climates where our eyebrows tend to freeze if we go for a walk, spring is a time of renewal, renewal, rebirth, and renewal. There’s a reason spring is considered “mating season,” after all. A distinct lack of freshness in the air can lead to a distinct tingling sensation in the nether regions. That’s because spring and increased libido often go hand in hand. You’re shedding those extra layers, just like everyone else, and it’s pretty sexy. As people show more skin, get more sun (read: vitamin D), and slowly start to have more energy, they’re suddenly ready to take more risks, explore, play, and get creative. It’s pretty exciting.

If you feel an increase in excitement when spring rolls around, you’re in good company, honey. You might just get into the spirit of play by Bringing Humor to Sextry something new (i.e. anal plugs Or anchoring), or even trying outdoor sex—always with important precautions. Overall, spring is a great time to invite your inner exhibitionist take the reins.

Summer

From legendary Hot Girls Summers with best friends at romantic summer evenings With your delicious companion, summer has a reputation for being sexy, and how could it be otherwise? From sundresses to short shorts to sugary, sweet ice cream, the warm season brings with it a natural tendency to shed pounds (read: all the unnecessary clothing), expose your skin to the sun’s rays, and adopt the closest thing to a carefree attitude that you can personally manage. It’s a time to socialize, do things outside the backyard, and relax those once-tense muscles in a soft blanket on the grass or the warm sand of a beach. And since all bodies are bikini bodiesEye candy is everywhere. That being said, no matter how high your sex drive is, it can sometimes be too hot or humid outsidewhich can make it difficult to get into the mood. And climate change isn’t helping.

If summer finds you horny and hot, now is the time to explore, heat up sex on vacationAF bold sex on the beachand a general submission to the titillating pheromonal effects of sun and sweat. Summer invites us to succumb to our inner fire – our desire for adventure. Consider trying a new sex gameor explore kinky things slavery, Roleplay Or power playIf it’s too hot, you might improve your oral sex game to minimize body contact – and there is also always sex under cold shower. Yum.

Autumn

Those who love autumn best do so with passion and maintain that fall season is 100% the sexiest of all. While it’s true that the freedom of summer schedules begins to fade and work, school, and reality tend to take over around this time (which, for some, can lead to a drop in libido as life gets busier and more disciplined), for those who find summer sex too hot and winter too cold, the crisp autumn leaves have a lot to offer. Plus, there’s research to show that human libido is at its peak in the fall. Just like other animals, humans are seasonal breeders (sometimes anyway), and it turns out that both males and females have higher testosterone levels in the fall, which translates to higher libido.

Hold space for one regular masturbation practicing as soon as fall routines arrive is a great way to keep yourself from falling (pun intended) into a fall rut characterized by a lack of fun. After all, one orgasm a day helps reduce stress, improve your body image, and can even help you sleep better. And since fall often brings a renewed sense of discipline to life, why not explore a little discipline/dominance in the bedroom? This (not) just on the agenda: if that’s your thing, being sexually submissive do not make you a bad feminist. With the right partner, fall is a magically supercharged time for Explore the world of BDSM—with sexy costumes, no less!

Maybe you’re reading all of this and you recognize yourself in every word, and maybe you’re thinking, “WTF, that’s so not me.” Either way, there’s nothing wrong with understanding the powers of the seasons as they affect your sex life, or that of a partner/lover. May it inspire desire all year long. <3