Why do we feel less like it in winter?

Winter is here, with its share of little pleasures like snow for the lucky ones, cosy pyjamas, cheese… But every year at this time, we observe a recurring phenomenon among couples in our community: a lack of sexual desire. Why do we feel less like it in winter? We explain where it might come from and give you the keys to reigniting the fire of desireee! ❤️‍🔥

Black ice of love

"While summer lends itself to new encounters thanks to the warm atmosphere and the desire for novelty, the cold of winter tends to make us want to hibernate instead. Even if you're in good company under the duvet, you might feel more like cuddles than sex, and that's perfectly ok! In fact, this illustrates very well how sexual desire varies from person to person and according to many factors, including the weather. 🙂 We advise you to talk about it with your partner (who may feel the same way), to let winter pass if needed, and not to put pressure on yourselves!"

A love of indulgence

Cheese, charcuterie and all the rest… We all take advantage of this time of year to treat ourselves to comforting home-cooked meals with friends, family, as a couple, gold solo. It's a tradition to cherish, as it does wonders for morale. The only downside is that the bloated belly we suffer after feasting sometimes brings on a strong urge to doze off, and only rarely makes the gluttons among us feel like indulging in other pleasures. So "Please don't stop the raclette"! But if you're seeing Fernando straight after and you're struggling to digest, maybe skip 1 gold 2 pans. 😉

Feeling down in the dumps (Christmas stockings. LOL. Sorry.)

For some people, winter means the blues. No desire to get out of the warm bed in the morning. No desire to face the shower and its 30 seconds of icy water. No desire to freeze your extremities in the cold, grey and damp streets. And for some, no desire for sex either. Rest assured, this is perfectly normal. The dark and short days of this season affect your morale, and therefore directly your sexual desire. To remedy this, find joy in the small details of everyday life, do things that make you feel good, and perhaps your Naughty side will resurface in the process!

PS: if things are really not going well, please consult a mental health professional — it's important. 🫶