Is it true that libido increases during the summer? This is how sexual relations change when the heat arrives.

Although the saying goes, " springtime stirs the blood ," science, and in reality, the way most adults feel, contradicts this. Because summer is often the season when you not only have more sex, but also notice an increase in libido.

This is confirmed by some studies that link the heatwave with the onset of sexual relations in adolescents or with an increase in consultations for sexually transmitted infections . Although the reasons aren't, at least not exclusively, the heat and sun. There is one fundamental factor that greatly influences adults' moods : vacations.

Alejandro Villena Moya, psychologist, sexologist and director of the Mental Health project Piénsatelo Psicología , explains: “Psychological, biological, social, relational, contextual and cultural factors come into play in the development and increase of sexual desire, making this dimension of the human being something complex and influenced by different variables.”

Well, vacation periods are characterized by " rest, greater well-being, lower stress levels, and more time to spend with one's partner, which increases the likelihood of these intimate encounters," the expert says.

Another reason Villena points out for increased libido has to do with spending "more time in visible places, such as beaches or pools, which can be an inducer or trigger of desire and eroticism." Although this aspect has its downside.

Vacations are characterized by rest, greater well-being, lower stress levels, and more time to spend with your partner.

This reversal has to do with body image. "It's the time when we have the most time to observe potential imperfections or aspects we don't like about our own bodies. In summer, we're also more exposed to potential criticism from others, increasing fear and insecurity about our own bodies," the sexologist emphasizes.

It can also be negative if we arrive at summer eager to reconnect with our partner in intimacy after months of work-related stress , only for the reality to fall short of expectations. In this case, Villena advises " that specific periods not determine the quality of sexual relations."

“ Sexual desire is worked on every day , and you shouldn't wait for a specific moment to enjoy it. It's like servicing a car: you have to take care of it all year round. Similarly, we must take care of intimacy, desire, communication , quality time with the other person, take care of our bodies, and reduce stress. This will ensure that our sexuality levels are always at their highest levels,” she concludes.

In fact, summer is also the period of the year when couples experience the most infidelity, according to this study . This may be due to the fact that both partners are not at the same point of increased libido, perhaps because there are "difficulties understanding the other or empathizing with each person's situation. There could also be a lack of self-control or management of sexual desire on the part of the person who doesn't know how to manage these impulses," according to the psychologist and sexologist.

Although the saying goes, " springtime stirs the blood ," science, and in reality, the way most adults feel, contradicts this. Because summer is often the season when you not only have more sex, but also notice an increase in libido.