Your libido, or your desire for sex, actually depends on your cycle. From an evolutionary perspective, being particularly horny on fertile days makes perfect sense. But how exactly does that work?
Summary
Estrogens increase libido.
Progesterone is considered a libido inhibitor.
Sex during your period can lead to orgasms more quickly.
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1. The first half of the cycle
Our sexuality goes hand in hand with our hormones. That's why our desire changes during the cycle. Many women feel more like having sexy time during their period. But why? The hormones that accompany us through the first half of the cycle are estrogens.
In this first half of the cycle, which lasts about 14 days, the uterine lining is built up, in which the fertilized egg will later implant itself. Estrogens help here, and a well-known side effect of the hormone - estrogens increase libido. More desire for sex!
Did you know : Wet panties before your period don't necessarily have anything to do with desire! Many women are affected by this. Find out what it's all abouthere .
2. The second half of the cycle
Estrogen initially accompanies us during the first half of our cycle, but leaves us in the second phase of the cycle .
The second phase is the preparation of the uterine lining for the implantation of a fertilized egg. Here, too, there is a helper hormone - progesterone . Also called the pregnancy hormone.
When progesterone comes into play, estrogen levels drop. Progesterone acts as a libido inhibitor. For us, that means less desire for sex!
3. During ovulation
Anyone who has been reading carefully and paying attention will have already guessed. Estrogen increases desire, progesterone is considered to be an inhibitor , and when one hormone replaces the other there is a loud bang. No nonsense, but the middle of the cycle is still considered a special high point. The high point of sexual desire .
The middle of the cycle means...? That's right, you experts - ovulation . At the time of ovulation, the estrogen level is particularly high. So it's completely logical that we feel more desire. Quite apart from the evolutionary purpose that is fulfilled here - because the egg wants to be fertilized... a greater desire for sex is not only dependent on biology and hormones, but also a question of psychology.
During menstruation, you normally do not get pregnant . (Note: It is still possible, so contraception should not be taken lightly or even forgotten.) Because of this increased security, some people feel particularly free during sex during their period and can enjoy it more or give free rein to their desires.
4. Sex during your period
Sex during your period, isn't that unhealthy? No, not at all. First of all, it's important to say - it is and remains your decision what you do with your body and if and when you want to have sex - period!
But actually, sex during your period is not only medically safe, it even offers some advantages. Good news for all of you who have a lot of desire during your period - during menstruation, the vagina is very well supplied with blood, who would have thought that? And good blood flow means it is easier to have an orgasm. Of course, that is primarily good for you, but if we think one step further, an orgasm has potential... The relaxing effect of an orgasm can help to relieve period pain.
This doesn't always work and not for everyone, but if you feel like it then why not give it a try.
