3. Sex Can Ease Your Stress Level

The stress-relieving benefits of having sex definitely aren’t seasonally dependent, but O’Reilly says that many people can feel “trapped” inside when it’s too cold outside to explore. “When your FOMO from the Winter settles in, sex can help to calm your nerves,” she said. “Studies suggest that sex can relax the nervous and respiratory systems and those who have sex before public speaking engagements are better able to regulate stress indicators once they hit the stage!” So if you’re struggling with another night of subpar temperatures, keep yourself active in another way.

4. Sex Helps You Sleep Better

When the air is dry during the Winter, you may find yourself waking up with a sore throat or stuffy nose, or if you need to be very warm to fall asleep, the mere act of getting shut-eye may be difficult for you from December to March. Enter: having an orgasm right before sleep. O’Reilly says that after you have sex, your brain releases slumber-inducing chemicals like serotonin and opioids that make you feel more relaxed and drowsy.

5. Men Are More Turned On During the Winter

If you notice him initiating having sex more often, it might be a seasonal reason. “For men, there tends to be a higher desire for sex in the Winter months. It can be attributed to visualization and fantasy of less skin being exposed during Summer months so there is a higher level of promiscuity and curiosity,” Kitley said.

Curated by Erbe
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