{"id":2923,"date":"2024-02-19T16:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=2923"},"modified":"2024-03-18T03:57:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T02:57:34","slug":"winter-affects-sex-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/winter-affects-sex-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How Winter Affects Your Sex Life, According to Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah the cold, cozy winter evenings. You know the ones we\u2019re talking about when all you want to do is wrap yourself in a huge blanket, relax in front of the fire \u2013 and have sex. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s at least according to a number of U.S. studies regarding seasonal effects on sex drive; winter is when we all start getting a little hot under the collar, or is it?<\/span> Let\u2019s dive into what sex in winter really looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter Sex Data<\/b><\/h2>\n

Did you know that the most common shared birthday is September 16th? This means that most babies are conceived in December (and August is when the least babies are conceived).<\/span><\/p>\n

That alone doesn\u2019t prove that winter is when we can expect an uptick in our sexual encounters, but despite the increase in conceptions, the holidays also see a jump in the sales of<\/span> condoms<\/span><\/a>. Twice as many are sold the week before Christmas than the week after, further indicating that many are enjoying a holly jolly holiday indeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

And ladies, winter is when you can truly feel your sexiest, as a study<\/a> found that men find women more attractive in winter than in the summer months. Is it the increased coverage of skin that winter clothing provides that gets the imagination going?<\/span><\/p>\n

Cold Weather Sex Drive Suppressors<\/b><\/h3>\n

Of course, there are a few winter-specific situations that don\u2019t necessarily lend themselves to extended sessions under the mistletoe. <\/span>Holiday stress<\/span><\/a>, not to mention having family visiting, can certainly affect your sex life for the worse. And a lack of sunshine can cause your serotonin to drop and make you more likely to experience seasonal effectiveness disorder or general grogginess.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to do if you find yourself experiencing a cold climate sexual upswing? You know that we have a few ideas! <\/span>The chillier evenings make it a perfect time to spend with a partner getting closer with <\/span>a sensual massage using massage oil candles<\/span><\/a>. As things get too hot to handle, then spread some joy with a <\/span>wearable couples\u2019 vibrator<\/span><\/a> that shares sensations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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