Sex in 30-degree heat can be difficult and unpleasant. It’s accompanied by increased sweating and additional strain on the cardiovascular system. In such conditions, few are capable of prolonged lovemaking. And after orgasm, you want to cool off in the shower rather than embrace.
In winter, you don’t have to worry about your body getting clammy. Intimate contact isn’t irritating, but rather warming. You enjoy cuddling after sex, which results in the release of the love hormone oxytocin, which enhances the feeling of affection between partners.
2. Testosterone levels in men increase
Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have discovered that testosterone levels in men decline in the summer, reaching a minimum in August. However, starting in October, testosterone levels, along with sperm quality, increase, peaking in December.
This phenomenon is explained not only by the fact that heat suppresses testosterone, but also by a subconscious survival mechanism inherited from our ancestors. A child conceived in December and born in fertile August had a better chance of receiving sufficient nutrition and growing stronger in the cold.
Even if you’re not planning to have children, increased testosterone levels are cause for celebration. Sex drive increases, and orgasms become more intense.
3. The female body appears more attractive
This is the conclusion reached by scientists in the UK. Every three months, they showed a group of men photos of women. Some showed only their faces, while others offered a glimpse of their bodies in swimsuits. Attitudes toward the former remained unchanged throughout the year. However, photos of semi-nude models generated far more admiration in the winter.
Experts explain the results by the fact that in winter we rarely see naked bodies and therefore react more sensitively to nudity. In summer, the brain is saturated with the sight of people in minimal clothing and responds sluggishly to such stimuli.
4. Girls are more likely to have sex in socks
What connection could there possibly be between socks and sexual pleasure? There is! It was discovered at the University of Groningen, the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. Dutch scientists found that warm socks increase women’s chances of orgasm by 30%.
Experts believe it’s all about the feeling of security and safety that socks create. Furthermore, warm feet improve blood circulation, making it easier for women to warm up.
5. Intimacy brings even more health benefits
Sex is always beneficial, but especially so in winter. Intimate relationships can boost immunity, which declines during the cold season. Research shows that couples who have sex once or twice a week have significantly higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in their saliva than those who have sex less frequently.
For reference: immunoglobulin A protects the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary system from infections, preventing viruses and bacteria from attaching to the mucous membrane.
6. In the cold, closeness saves from depression
In summer, we feel energetic and contented even without sex. This is because sunlight stimulates the brain to produce serotonin, the feel-good hormone responsible for a consistently positive mood. Its levels drop as daylight hours decrease, leaving us feeling lonely and depressed.
Fortunately, orgasm is one of the most effective natural ways to boost serotonin production. This is especially true in winter.
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