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Sexual activity in women and men depends on the time of year
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Scientists from Norway have once again proven how different men and women are from each other. As their research has shown, women consider spring to be the most romantic time of year, while men are more sexually active in the fall.
As the authors of the new work believe, the amount of sunlight determines the sexual desire of women. "When we talk about sexual interest, women follow the sun, while light does not have the same effect on men. At the same time, the crisis of sexual activity in both sexes is more noticeable at the beginning of December," the scientists reported.
Young women experience the greatest interest in members of the opposite sex in April-May. Men become more sexually active at the beginning of August. This greatly surprised observers who assumed that the peak of sexual activity should be at the same time for both women and men.
Scientists explain their findings by the fact that sunlight has a major impact on hormone levels in the body, including endorphins. Female sexuality is less stable than male sexuality and is subject to the cycle and hormonal changes. The male body produces testosterone without interruption, while the levels of female hormones that affect sexual desire depend on many factors, including the amount of sunlight.
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