Why Are We Feeling More Excited Right Now? Unveiling the Mystery!

Do humans experience a “mating season” similar to animals? In other words, do we have a stronger desire for sexual intimacy in April than in December? While research is mixed, several studies suggest that indirectly, yes, there is indeed a “spring effect” on our sexuality. For instance, a study from the University of Tromso in Norway revealed a peak in female desire around April and May. So, what drives this heightened craving for intimacy?

According to Mathilde Fleygnac, a sex therapist, the surge is primarily due to increased sunlight exposure: “Our exposure to natural light goes up, and this directly impacts hormones like serotonin and dopamine, which are crucial in mood regulation. We often feel lighter, more energetic than during the winter. And naturally, this state affects sexual desire.” It’s worth noting that winter can be particularly tough on libido, with studies showing that seasonal depression, including milder forms, can affect up to 24% of the French population each year. And depression often means… less excitement. “Spring is like the body coming out of a kind of ‘hibernation mode’ just as nature begins to awaken,” adds the sex therapist, who is followed by nearly 30,000 people on social networks.

This then raises another question: does this increase in sexual excitement lead to less serious relationships? Or in other words, should we be wary of spring flings? This term refers to a desire to casually date rather than settle down, typical of this season. “It’s true that there might be an increased desire to flirt, to explore, without necessarily looking to commit right away,” observes Mathilde Fleygnac in her practice. However, she qualifies, “I wouldn’t necessarily call it ‘flitting’ in the negative sense, but rather a desire to experience something more spontaneous, more in the moment.”

For the expert, there’s no particular reason to be cautious of spring, as long as one can “communicate clearly about what one wants, just like in any other season!” But it’s also important not to romanticize this season and attribute magical effects to it. “A meeting does not depend solely on the season, but also on what one is experiencing at that moment, one’s availability, desires, and how one interacts.” Just because there’s a rise in excitement doesn’t mean one should jump at every opportunity that comes along.

On the contrary, the sexologist recommends taking a moment to consider what you truly seek, and above all, to feel available. Not just physically, but emotionally as well. And if you’re not, or if you’re only one and not the other, it’s no big deal. Because “it’s not the season that creates the encounter, it’s the moment when you’re ready to experience it!”