With fall, temperatures drop. But not your libido. Evidence to support it.
Do you think sex rhymes with spring or summer? Think again. According to several studies that have followed hormone levels over a full year, and unveiled in the Huffington Post, fall is the season that has the most impact on sex life.
A boosted libido
Expect to see your libido skyrocket. Fall is the season when testosterone levels (associated with sexual desire) are highest, according to several studies that have tracked hormone levels throughout the year (in women too!).
The first colds make us romantic
When the temperatures drop, the urge to watch a romantic comedy with hot chocolate in hand kicks in, doesn't it? That of snuggling up in the warm arms of his / her partner too. Which is much more likely to happen during these colder months, according to researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
According to these researchers, there is a neuronal cross between bodily and psychological sensations. That is, being cold triggers a burning desire for warmth in all its forms. Whether it's a steaming cup of tea or a frenzied coitus.
Fall: the season of engagement for couples
Your love of the moment could be the one that keeps you warm all season long, according to a study that looked at seasonal relationship patterns in Facebook profiles. During the fall, the social network noticed that a majority of statuses went from "single" to "in couple" or "engaged" compared to the annual average. This is in stark contrast to the summer during which many couples will, on the contrary, break up.
Autumn, a good time to have children
Statistically speaking, autumn would be the most fertile season. There is also an arrow in winter, during the month of December. Birth rates are typically record high nine months later, in August and September. Notable in men: The concentration of semen is at its lowest between August and October due to the summer heat. It takes several weeks for the trend to reverse. And when it does, in the fall, it exceeds the base concentration!
Enough to make this rainy season much less monotonous.
See also: 5 good reasons to say yes to the "quickie"