Spending time with family, eating good food, taking some much-needed time off, and enjoying some sex are the hallmarks of the holidays. Studies have shown that online sex interest peaks during significant celebrations around the world that are family-oriented.
Experts say the holidays increase interest in sex for several reasons. Here’s how they explain it.
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Taking A Vacation
Most people enjoy taking time off during the holidays. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and sex expert, said, “During most of the year, most people are working, and their partner is working.” Furthermore, she mentions that some people take holidays, and we know that vacations increase sex. Travel and “getting away from your comfort zone” facilitate sexual activity.
Despite the joy and relaxation that the holiday season brings some people, Mintz says it can be downright stressful for others. Despite that, Mintz points out that some people cope with stress by having sex.
Sexual Attraction May Increase In Winter
Women’s bodies were perceived as more attractive in the winter than in the summer, despite or perhaps because men were bundled up in the winter. Justin Lehmiller, a sex and psychology blogger, explained, “Because women wear revealing clothes in the summer and bundle up in the winter, the standard of bodily comparisons is higher when it is warmer.”
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Reminiscences Overwhelm You
Millheiser believes the holidays are emotional because there is something nostalgic about them, regardless of religious affiliation. Intimacy, connection, and romantic feelings can all be enhanced by those sentimental feelings. Specifically, Millheiser explains that there is a reason why people are “obsessed with the Hallmark movies because holidays inspire feelings of love and kindness.”
Considering New Year’s Resolutions
In addition, Mintz suggests long-term couples may use New Year’s resolutions to make additional efforts to maintain their relationship, including having more sex, by reflecting on the previous year. She said, “I think people start to think about how they want the year to be better.” It is essential to prioritize intimacy, whether affection or sex, for couples who have put sex on hold. It is, in fact, true that cuddling, kissing, or having sex is beneficial for the body.