You’re Not in the Mood for Sex
Extra padding can make you feel less than sexy, and high levels of melatonin — another light-sensitive brain chemical — from lack of sunlight make you want to fall asleep when you get horizontal instead of staying up to make out. But that’s not the only reason sex suffers in the winter. “Most women have relatively low levels of testosterone and, therefore, need an emotional connection to get in the mood,” says Pat Love, EdD, author of The Truth About Love. If the winter is making both you and your guy cranky, it can be a hell of a lot harder to make that happen.
When you notice a seasonal sex nosedive, Love suggests grabbing your guy and hitting the gym together. Or for bonus points, head outside on sunny days and go for a run or have a snowball fight to nab some natural light. Not only will you both get an endorphin rush from the exercise, but you’ll also raise your serotonin levels and lower your melatonin levels, making you alert and ready for action.
Oh, and once you’re back inside, throw on one of his sweaters with nothing underneath. It’ll hide any problem areas — though odds are, your guy digs your winter curves — and get you both turned on