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Being Horny For My
Plus, the reasons you might be — because sometimes, horniness hits from left field!
What does it feel like to be horny?
1. You can’t stop fantasizing about the person you’re into.
3. If you have a vagina, it’s tingling.
4. Your vagina is wetter than usual.
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Imagine feeling tingles in places you've never felt them and wanting to kiss every hottie you see. What’s going on? Sounds like you're horny — so what does horny mean, anyway?
The “horny” definition is, really, a simple one. Merriam-Webster defines it as "excited sexually" or "desiring sexual gratification." And that sounds about right!
Feeling horny and dealing with newly minted sexual desires can be simultaneously overwhelming, confusing, and exciting. In addition to craving makeouts and experiencing tingles, you’re more aware of your body (and other people’s bodies…) than usual, fantasies are running wild through your head, and you might even be feeling more stress. And that can all be true regardless of whether you’re sexually active or not!
It's all part of the horniness that comes along with puberty—who knew? It’s not like they teach you to recognize your naturally occurring, budding sexuality in sex education class. There’s no teacher who sits the class down and says, “Okay, guys. This is how you recognize that what you're feeling is sexual desire.” Nope. That doesn’t happen, unfortunately — which is likely why mystery around horny’s meaning persists. (Case in point? The fact thousands of people google “do girls get horny” each month — as if horniness was reserved only for teen boys and not the full spectrum of gender identities!)
Basically, we make the jump from blissfully unaware elementary school students to confused (and slightly carnal) adolescents with no one there to explain what’s going on. Meanwhile, you’re a bubbling cauldron of new feelings and emotions. If you’ve spent the majority of your life NOT being horny, what happens when you’re suddenly really horny, often? How do you even know that’s what you’re feeling?
You’re not alone! We’ve all been there (and might even be stuck there forever, tbh). Fortunately, there are some physical and emotional signs to help you decode and demystify your horniness for what it is. Below, we share the tell-tale “I’m horny” signs that’ll help you deduce whether you’re a little (or a lot) lustful. And because horniness is a state that ebbs and flows sometimes inexplicably, we’ll walk through some common reasons for feeling horny in the first place, too — so that the next time you’re seemingly hot and bothered out of nowhere, you’ll have some guesses as to why. Welcome to the technicalities of being turned on!
In this article, you’ll find answers to:
Now that you’re clear on what horniness means, how does being horny actually feel ? For most people, being excited In That Way is usually accompanied by some combination of the following. Here are 7 horniness signs to spot.
Or really, you can't stop fantasizing about anyone, from the hot movie star you dig to that barista from Starbucks with the luscious hair; it’s all linked back to your newfound horniness.
Why is this happening to you? Studies found , through brain scans, that the medial orbitofrontal cortex is essential in sexual fantasy. This part of the brain is responsible both for processing images of sexual desire and for your feelings about those desires.
That’s because this part of the brain is pivotal in how your brain processes emotion in general — which is a key element of fantasy. Another reason you’re fantasizing is because your brain is developing. Yes, you’re having sexy thoughts because you’re getting smarter. When you reach adolescence, your brain begins to fully develop abstract ideas ... and sometimes, those ideas are HOT. It’s all a part of your imagination.
If you're having trouble sleeping, I have a suggestion. Say your mind is swimming with thoughts of the person you have a crush on. They don’t call it sexual frustration for nothing. To get over this restlessness and actually get some sleep, you can release the frustration. Yes, I’m talking about masturbation .
After an orgasm, your body releases prolactin , a hormone that makes you sleepy . Sweet dreams!
What does horny mean on a physical level? Tingles, for one. I feel like the word tingly is pretty overused by grandmothers to describe female sexual desire in people with vaginas, but it’s not off-base. You really do tingle when you're horny. I repeat, there is a real tingle in your pants.
If you’re feeling things down below that you never have before, that could definitely be a sign that you’re turned on. When you’re sexually aroused, blood flows to your genitals , perking them up in dilation.
Yes, your genitals literally swell with excitement when you’re thirsty for that hottie in your social studies class. Weird, right? Biology, actually.
One of the simpler answers to “what does it feel like to be horny”? Wet, honestly. Just because your vagina is a lot wetter than usual doesn’t always mean you’re horny, but it certainly could be the culprit.
Given that the vagina is a mucous membrane , a healthy one will usually be moist to some extent, regardless of whether you’re horny. When you’re aroused, though, extra blood flows to the vaginal walls, facilitating lubrication. So, if you’re having trouble staying dry and are getting tired of changing your undies several times a day, your sexual thirst might be why.
This sounds weird, but scientists have suggested that sneezing might be a sign of sexual arousal. An article published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine said sneezing is an "underreported" side effect of sexual ideation and orgasm. Basically, it said that people sneeze when they're sexually aroused, or right after they've had an orgasm, more often than we realize. It's not totally clear why this happens, but the article noted that it could be because sneezing is a "forceful emission," which kind of sounds similar to something else that happens as a result of sexual arousal… we’re just saying!
And it’s not because you’re cold ! Scientists only semi-recently figured out the link between sexual arousal and hard nipples. A 2016 study found that two different neurons, when activated by the hormone and neurotransmitter noradrenaline , cause the erector muscles connected to our skin to contract, which leads to goosebumps and hardened nipples.
That’s basically all a fancy way of saying nipple erections are one of the body’s hardwired responses to being turned on — and that’s true across the gender spectrum!
If being horny leaves you feeling a little flustered, that makes sense! Both the body’s blood pressure and heart rate go up in response to even the thought of sexual activity, with the pulse rate of an aroused person rising from about 70 beats per minute to 150. That’s, on average, about the same pulse rate as an athlete who’s in the middle of competing! Your body, when horny, is existing in a mild-ish state of heart-racing tension, and it’s totally normal for that to make you feel a little agitated. (A good vibrator can be helpful for relieving that tension, just FYI!)
You’re in the middle of doing homework or running errands when, suddenly, it hits you. “I’m horny — why?!”
Sometimes, horniness comes from left field. It happens to all of us! While it’s definitely easier to pinpoint your “why” when you’re, say, watching a love scene in a movie or texting your crush, other times, there seems to be no logic behind horniness’ sudden takeover. In situations like this, it’s possible that one of the following factors could be what’s making you horny.
Across genders, testosterone is often linked to libido; when your testosterone is high, your levels of horniness are likely to be higher , too. There are several reasons your testosterone could be higher than usual, but in people with vaginas, spikes in testosterone are often tied to ovulating, which happens about 14 days before your period. The extra estrogen released during ovulation has been shown to amp up sexual desire, too, and some people experience hormone-related horniness when they’re on their periods as well .
We’ve probably all heard the hype about aphrodisiacs, or foods and beverages that increase libido. Scientists are still trying to figure out how much of a role aphrodisiacs really play in relation to horniness, and if you think that eating oysters to amp up sexual desire sounds a little Goop-y, we don’t blame you. There’s been research on the effects of some supposed aphrodisiacs, like chocolate, but in general, the findings are inconclusive. Still, if you’re eating chocolate and also feeling horny, aphrodisiacs could be one theory as to why. (Or maybe you’re, y’know, just on your period!)
This one may sound a little silly. But because the clitoris, vagina and urethra are all in close proximity to each other, for people with vaginas, it’s possible that the pressure of a full bladder on your genitals could be what’s making you feel aroused.
If feeling anxious and feeling horny sometimes overlap for you, you’re not alone! While stress is known to decrease libido in some individuals, in others, it can actually put you more in the mood . Sex and masturbation both release feel-good endorphins and oxytocin, which can boost your mood and help you relieve stress; even just thinking about sex can trigger the release of dopamine . So, if you sometimes use masturbation as a stress reliever — or if you’re prone to “procrasturbate” — it may feel natural for your mind to turn in the direction of sexy thoughts when stressed. (Seriously, this happens for a lot of people !)
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If we hear the word "horny" one more time...
We don't know about you, reader, but we get tired of saying the word horny. No, not tired of being horny. We're just tired of using the same term over and over again. There's gotta be more than just "horny."
Luckily, there are at least 69 other ways to get the same message across. We compiled a list, including slang you may or may not have heard before, GIFs, emoji, and even a few options from the dictionary (because nothing sets the mood like saying "Oh baby, I'm so libidinous." ). Take a look and choose the one that feels right for the moment.

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Let's go deep—yup, that was a sex pun!—and figure out where those feelings are coming from.
You know that old theory that men think about sex once every 7 seconds? For some of us, it feels like it's true. Between waking up with morning wood to masturbating before bed, you might have found yourself wondering: "Am I too horny?"
When you're questioning whether you're "too horny," what you're actually asking is: "Am I normal?" Odds are, yes, you are—you simply have a strong libido and a healthy sexual appetite. Unfortunately, we've been conditioned by our largely sex-negative society to think there's something wrong with us for having sex, or even thinking about sex.
“We in the United States are from a puritanical culture, and those systemic roots are still felt today,” explains Megan Fleming , Ph.D., Lovehoney ’s sex and relationship expert. “And for cultural and religious reasons, sex, for many of us, is a source of shame instead of pleasure.”
Instead of worrying about whether you're too horny, maybe it's time to offload the sexual shame you've been carrying around. "When considering whether your high libido is problematic, take time to think about the messages you received around sex growing up,” says Gigi Engle, ACS, sex expert at Feeld and author of All The F*cking Mistakes: a guide to sex, love, and life . “Much of what we learned as children influences the way we perceive ourselves and our sexual habits as adults.”
Seeing a therapist is a great first step. They can help you unpack where your sexual shame is coming from, and then attack the sex-negativity at its source. They can also take stock of your sexual habits and affirm that what you’re doing and feeling is completely normal and healthy.
“Pleasure is not a finite resource, and it will never run out," Engle says. "Masturbation is normal. Wanting sex is normal. Being horny is normal. It's all normal.”
And here's a mental exercise you can try on your own: The next time you get horny and panic that you're abnormal, remind yourself you haven't done anything wrong—and therefore, there's no reason to feel guilty. “That’s not the definition of healthy guilt, which is when you have knowingly done something wrong in which you should feel bad, take responsibility, and take action to repair with that person,” Fleming says.
Eventually, you might reach a point where you can stop the anxiety and guilt from setting in. “Think of your thoughts, intrusive thoughts in particular, like a train in your mind that you choose not to get on," Fleming says.
Educating yourself on healthy sexuality is another way to conquer sexual shame. “A lack of proper education contributes greatly to adulthood trauma around sexuality, shame, and general fear, "Engle says. “It is only with education that we can reduce the harm of these traumas.” Check out books like Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms and So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex . (You could go ahead and order Men's Health Best. Sex. Ever. )
Your horniness is a problem only when it starts causing problems. “If you're acting on your horniness (either by yourself or with partners) all day every day, ditching plans, not seeing friends, not doing your job, and generally not taking care of yourself, then, yeah, it might be time to rethink your habits,” Engle says. “While being horny and sexually adventurous is normal and totally OK, sometimes our behaviors can become out of control, sexually or otherwise.”
If you find that your horniness is negatively impacting your life, you should talk about it with a therapist. Just keep in mind: It's rare for that to be the case. “If you're being mindful, respectful of others and yourself, getting STI tested regularly, and having sex for pleasure —and not for unhealthy reasons like having low self-esteem or trying to make someone like you—there's nothing to worry about,” Engle says.
Zachary Zane is the author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto and co-author of Men’s Health Best. Sex. Ever. He writes “Sexplain It,” the sex and relationship advice column at Men’s Health , and is editor-in-chief of the BOYSLUT Zine, which publishes nonfiction erotica from kinksters across the globe. His work has been featured in New York Times, Rolling Stone , Washington Post , Playboy , and more. 
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Given that everyone has their own sexual kinks, it should come as no surprise that every woman gets horny from different things—just like we all do. Some may appreciate physical touch, like a massage , while others may be down for a little dirty talk . Plus, people have different patterns of sexual desire : some may experience spontaneous desire —i.e., they're suddenly in the mood to get it on out of nowhere—whereas others may experience responsive desire —i.e., it takes a little action to get them in the mood.
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