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Officially, we changed the clocks to 'spring forward' last Sunday morning, and the outside temperature isn't the only thing in a state of flux. Right now, nature and nurture are conspiring to kick start your libido!
All of the senses are dramatically affected by the coming of spring—the warmth of the sun on your skin, the vivid colors and pungent scents, the sounds of the birds. You’re being bombarded by pleasant, exciting, novel stimuli, and novelty stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine, which in turn triggers testosterone production. Testosterone is associated with the sex drive in both women and men.
Light affects the pineal gland, which regulates melatonin. In winter the pineal gland is more active, creating more melatonin, which can make people sluggish and groggy. In spring, melatonin production is reduced, enabling people to feel a literal lightness of being. More light makes you more energetic and optimistic.
Light and heat also makes us apt to eat less and play more. In the fall, our bodies naturally go into hibernation mode to store fat for winter survival, so we reach for heavy carbohydrate-rich foods like pasta. With spring and its friend, sunshine, we’re inclined toward lighter fare. Physical activity tends to increase in spring as well, so if eating less and exercising more means you’ve lost some weight, you’d naturally have greater awareness of your body now—and be more apt to flaunt it. As soon as temperatures start to climb, we start shedding clothing and showing skin.
So, how to use your seasonal sexiness to your advantage? First, take a big boost of confidence from the fact that everyone around you is feeling more open, excitable and body-conscious now. That cutie in the supermarket probably is checking you out, it’s not your imagination, so go ahead—smile back! Or say something clever to the cute stranger on the bus or the next yoga mat.
Next, spruce up a little. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your apartment! Give yourself a spring makeover—starting with a great new haircut. Adjust your wardrobe as well, to wear sunnier colors
Then, get out there—literally. Whether looking to meet new people or deciding what to do on dates, the outside is on your side. Have lunch in the park and dinner al fresco. Scrap the indoor spinning class for a hike or a real bike ride.
Yes, you can be sexier in springtime!
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