

I’d love to talk about ways we connect physically and intimately that make us both feel good.” “I know that I’ve been suggesting we have sex more than usual, lately.Would you be open to scheduling a date night sometime soon?” “Recently, I’ve been so horny for you.Would you be open to letting me massage your back and seeing where it goes?”

“I’ve been really in the mood to connect with you sexually recently.That’s why Garrison recommends talking to your partner about it. If your libido has increased and your partner’s hasn’t, it’s possible that either A) your partner feels guilty that they aren’t as interested in having sex or B) you’re feeling resentful that your partner doesn’t want to smash. Don’t pressure your partner… but talk to them “If your high desire for sex is related to the fact that you find sex stress-relieving, finding other ways to relieve this stress such as breathing, visualization, and non-sexual touch exercises might help,” says Dr. Or is your partner or sex-negative upbringing making you feel gross, bad, or guilty about these urges? Practice mindfulness McDevitt recommends doing some self-reflection: Is your libido actually interfering with your life? Are you actually bothered by this libido spike? What else can you do if you’re bothered by this change?ĭr. So if you or your partner is ravenous a few days a month, it’s the hormones talking! Most menstruating humans have a “horny” part of their cycle - usually right before, during, or right after ovulation. Friendly reminder: *don’t* go off any medication without talking to your healthcare provider first! You’re at your “horny” spot in your menstrual cycle This could be credited to a number of things:Ĭertain medications like antidepressants, SSRIs, birth control, and beta-blockers (to name a few) are known to squash libido.įinally adjusting to these medications can also result in a higher libido, says Garrison.Īnd so can going off these medications. “Some people find that they want sex more often when they exercise regularly,” says Dr. So if you recently started sleeping with someone ( or a new sex toy!) that rocks your world, it’s natural to want sex more often, says Dr. Thanks to your hormones, the more you have (good) sex, the more your body craves it. He says this can make folks feel like their sex drive is higher.
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Garrison, author of “ Mastering Multiple Position Sex,” being raised in a sexually-repressive household or religion can train folks to “turn off” - or at the very least disconnect from - their libido.įor these folks, going to a sex therapist or mental health professional to work through this shame can result in reconnecting with their sexual urges. Your mental health is better than everĪccording to clinical sex counselor Eric M. She says that’s why “vacation sex” is such a Thing. “If you’re going through a time of low-stress, your libido will likely increase,” says McDevitt. Feeling sexually insatiable? There are a few common culprits for the climb.
