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Every month, your period arrives with the usual suspects in tow: cramps, bloating, fatigue—just to name a few. But it can also bring another (much, much more fun) guest to the party: a wild and crazy libido. So, yeah…it’s no coincidence you feel all kinds of horny on your period.
And that’s despite the fact that you likely don’t feel your absolute sexiest during this time. ICYDK, that particular surge in sex appeal happens during ovulation—about halfway through your cycle, or two weeks after your period—thanks to a slight increase in testosterone, says Dr Mary Jane Minkin , clinical professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Yale University Medical School.
Okay, so why do I get insanely horny on my period?
While the science isn’t entirely definitive, here’s what docs do know: “The menstrual cycle involves the cyclical rise and fall of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA,” says Dr Adeeti Gupta, an ob-gyn and founder of Walk In GYN Care . (Hence the name “cycle.”) All of those hormones play key roles in your sex drive.
In a 2013 study published in Hormones and Behavior , researchers explored the connection in a group of undergraduate women. They measured hormone levels over two full menstrual cycles and compared the results to daily journals, where the participants recorded sexual activity and feelings of friskiness.
The researchers found that changing levels of estrogen and progesterone had serious effects on libido. Likely because estrogen, which drops at the beginning of your period but then starts to climb steadily by day two or three, promotes libido and desire, explains Dr. Gupta.
Meanwhile, progesterone, a stabilising hormone that is “not sexy-feeling friendly” is at a low point, says Dr. Minkin, so it’s possible that you feel even more sexual in its absence, too.
On the flip side, can arousal affect menstruation?
In short: no. Your hormones are already fluctuating on their own, so sexual arousal has “no major effect” on your menstrual cycle, says Dr Minkin.
Still, “some women report that if they masturbate or have sex, they feel a relief of pelvic congestion or menstrual cramps,” adds Dr Nan Wise , a cognitive neuroscientist and certified sex therapist. (Plus, it feels a heck of a lot better than popping ibuprofen.)
And, of course, your friskier-than-normal feelings can certainly impact your mood during menstruation. Sex and/or orgasm are both known for relieving stress—something you might be subconsciously craving during that time of the month.
“In some cases, women may simply want to have an orgasm to relax and unwind,” says Janet Brito , a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist in Honolulu. “While in other cases, they may be yearning for an intimate connection. What’s important is to listen to your body and give it what it needs.”
To do that, she recommends keeping a journal on how your menstruation impacts your arousal and vice versa. This, Brito says, can help you get comfortable discussing your needs, promote body awareness, and ultimately enhance your personal and partnered relationships.
Can birth control impact how horny I feel on my period?
You may have heard the long-standing rumour that birth control all but kills your sex drive.
Because hormonal birth control works by stopping your uterus from ovulating, they also stop that little boost in testosterone, so it would make sense, says Dr Minkin.
The Pill, in particular, can affect your libido throughout your menstrual cycle, because it also increases something called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG).
“If you have some free testosterone running around in your body, SHBG is sort of like Pac-Man,” she explains. “Basically, it just eats the testosterone up, so many people think that’s why birth control can decrease your libido.”
That said, the research is actually pretty divided. In one 2013 study , the majority of contraceptive users reported no significant difference in their horniness, despite their bodies showing a decrease in free testosterone and increase in SHBG.
And in another study, from 2016 , women on hormonal contraception reported greater drives for sex with a partner than those who were on non-hormonal types. Meanwhile, women on non-hormonal BC reported higher solitary desire (read: an interest in masturbation).
So it’s possible specific types of birth control affect specific types of sex drives, but science is still confirming. Fascinating.
So is my period horniness **totally** dependent on my hormones?
Nope, not at all! Feeling frisky during your period may also just come down to individual differences, says Wise.
“Women might like sex more or a whole lot less during that time, depending on their physical comfort,” she says. “For some women, when they’re bleeding and crampy, the last thing they want is sex. Others, on the other hand, want sexual activity for relief.”
Your increased desire to have sex on your period could also be tied to a subconscious relief in knowing you’re not pregnant (if you’re not trying to be, at least). You’re also less likely to conceive when you’re menstruating—and there’s “definitely a psychological freedom” in that knowledge, says Brito.
So while your shifting hormones definitely rule the show, your head can get in there too. But if you don’t feel particularly horny during that time of the month, don’t worry: There is nothing—I repeat, nothing —wrong with you.
This article was originally published on www.womenshealthsa.co.za

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Sounds like a stupid question right?
Anyway, I guess I sometimes I call my period my moon (I know, how 70’s of me), but I have never called the week before my period “venus week.” But according to this new book , the way our hormones are before the week of our period actually has an impact on our behavior. This is a pretty duh statement for most women out there, but I do think it is interesting. Some points in the book.
Women look and feel best when they are most likely to conceive (that’s the Venus Week), but it’s possible to optimize Venus and other portions of their hormonal cycle.
When estrogen levels are high (during Venus Week) women are more confident, socially agile and at ease; skin and hair looks and feels better too.
Testosterone also peaks during this week, hence the stronger desire for intimacy and heightened libido during these five to seven days.
What I don’t think is interesting is when social scientists use research like this to make definitive conclusions in women’s behavior. So take it for what it is. Sometimes we like to have more sex before our periods, among other things and you can pretty much assume that is not true for everyone and certainly not all the time.
Other problems with this type of research that I am overlooking?
Via.
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Signs of period coming soon and pregnancy may seem alike. However, they are different.
Period, which is the cyclical bleeding from the vagina, have some signs before it starts. According to Mayo Clinic , 75 percent of women will have had some menstrual period symptoms in their lifetime.
In some women, these symptoms may be severe, affecting daily activities and requiring hospital admission.
This article explains the 13 common period signs that predict your next period.
If you are expecting your period, these are some of the sign you may experience.
Abdomen cramps, which is experienced by a lot of women before their period starts, is a sign your period is coming soon. Most women will experience cramps 2 – 3 days before their period starts.
However, these cramps may continue into your period and get less severe as your period ends.
Though abdominal pain before menstruation may indicate your period will start soon, there are other causes of pre-period cramps. Pregnancy , ovulation , endometriosis and vaginal infections may mimic period like cramps
If you’ve never had sex or had sexual intercourse with consistent use of a condom , it’s likely period is coming if you experience cramps days before period.
However, unprotected sexual activity weeks back can result in pregnancy-like cramps. Pregnancy cramps are very mild and due to implantation.
You can quickly confirm pregnancy by its early symptoms. Very common pregnancy symptoms are fatigue , body weakness , feeling like vomiting and light bleeding before your period .
Bonus Tip: You may be pregnant without knowing. Watch this 1-Minute-Video to Discover 16 Most common Pregnancy Signs
Don’t think you are different. Some women may experience abdominal pain while ovulating. This usually occurs 2 weeks before period.
Then again, it’s possible ovulation will show up a week or days before your period. This usually occurs if you get stressed up or your hormones are unstable.
When ovulation occurs later than expected, you may also have abdominal cramps while expecting period.
If you persistently have low abdomen pain between periods, it may be due to vaginal infections or endometriosis .
How can I ease cramps before my period?
Are you experiencing a change in your behavior before your period? Do you feel you’re getting very emotional before your period?
Having increased emotions before period is a sign your period is coming soon. Mood changes that occur after ovulation is a sign your period will start soon.
If you are persistently having mood changes throughout your menstrual cycle, then it may be due to other causes. You should inform your doctor.
Do you notice increased acne breakout before periods? During the menstrual cycle and at puberty, hormone changes cause women to start having acne.
Acne occurs due to increased androgen in your body. These androgens will cause follicular glands to grow more with more sebum production.
If you are experienced acne before your period, your period may be starting in a few days.
Acne can be embarrassing sometimes for women. However, these are some simple steps to get rid of acne.
Do you experience increased pain in your breast before your period starts? Do you notice your breasts are slightly larger before your period?
Before period, some women may experience breast pain and swelling. This is a sign of period coming soon. Some women may have a lump in their breast that disappears after period starts.
Changes in the breast before your period is due to the effect of hormones. Hormones — Estrogen and progesterone, will cause your ducts to enlarge and your glands to swell.
In women with a 28-day menstrual cycle, breast tenderness usually occurs 4 days before period (Or 10 days after ovulation).
Do you feel your abdomen is swelling up just before period?
Abdomen bloating is swelling and tightening experienced by women which could occur for many reasons. If you are expecting your period, a hard, distended and tight abdomen may indicate your period will start soon.
Other causes of bloating are pregnancy, anorexia nervosa (severe weight loss), ovarian cyst and hormone imbalance.
Are you having a headache days before your period starts?
Headache before menstrual period occurs due to drop in your body’s estrogen level and may be severe sometimes. It usually occurs 1 – 3 days before your next period.
However, headache may indicate many other problems . If you are having headache throughout your menstrual cycle, then it not a period symptom. You should inform your doctor to determine the cause.
Are you experience sleepless night (insomnia) before your period starts? Then your period may just be close by.
Sleepless night 1 – 3 days before your expected period is a sign of period coming. Insomnia occurs due to reduced estrogen and progesterone hormones before period.
Other symptoms of period coming are
These are some commonly asked questions that may concern you.
Vaginal discharge before period is thick white discharge.
During your menstrual cycle, your vaginal discharge may change from time to time. At the beginning of your cycle, after menstruation ends, vaginal discharge is thick white. Some women may experience vaginal dryness just after period ends.
At the middle of your cycle or just before ovulation occurs, vaginal discharge becomes stretchy and egg white. After ovulation occurs and before your period, vaginal discharge is thick white again.
Changes in vaginal discharge are due to hormone changes during menstrual cycles. Thick white discharge is a sign your period is coming. It occurs due to low levels of progesterone and estrogen.
If you experience signs of period coming but no period, then it may be due to pregnancy.
Pregnancy may cause you to have signs of period —Headache and cramps, but no period coming.
If pregnant, you may experience brown spotting before period or sometimes an unusual early light period.
Are you getting tired easily? Do you feel like vomiting? Are you craving for a specific kind of diet? Then it’s possible you may be pregnant.
Other causes of signs of period coming but no period are stress, weight loss, contraceptive pills, obesity, weight loss, ovarian cyst and polycystic ovarian disease.
Period occurs due to cyclical change of your hormones during your menstrual cycle.
The menstrual cycle is the number of days between 2 periods. For example, if your last menstrual period started on the 27th of April and your next period starts on the 26th of May, then you have a 30-day menstrual
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