What's the time of the month that women are most likely to have sex

Several researchers have been trying and still trying to determine the exact link between a woman’s menstrual cycle and her libido.

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Though a number of studies have established a link between libido and ovulation. We'll be taking a look at some of these studies.

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A University of Virginia investigation charted the hormonal changes in 115 women aged between 23 years old and 44 years old.

All of these people willingly volunteered and completed two surveys about their level of interest in sex/sexual activities and satisfaction in orgasms.

They all reported a spike in interest in sex and more satisfying orgasms mid-cycle close to ovulation, in comparison to the beginning of their cycle.

Also, according to the NHS, the most fertile period or time of the month for a woman is around her ovulation. Naturally, when trying to have a baby, this is the time your system want sex the most.

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In most women, ovulation happens around 10-16 days before the next period or menstrual flow.

It would stand to reason that, as humans are also mammals, there might be a biological imperative to have sex during this time.

Another study by the University of Arizona monitored the masturbation patterns of 147 heterosexual and 89 gay women throughout their menstrual cycles.

Researchers recorded the basal body temperature, which increases during sexual arousal.

Results found that the women’s’ BBTs were noticeably higher during or around the time of ovulation compared to the rest of the month.

So, when are women most likely to want to have sex?

First, it's natural and that means - whenever they want or feel like. Ultimately, the studies are not conclusive or exhaustive enough to provide a definitive answer.

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But then, it gives a clue into why you want sex during your ovulation and this just mige be the answer you've been looking for.

A number of factors can also affect libido in both men and women - work-related stress, illness and pain.

But, it is likely, given the research already conducted, that women might be more partial to invitations of sex from a partner in the middle of their cycle, around the time of ovulation.