Our experts breakdown the connection between your cycle and sex drive.

So, what happens during ovulation?

But, here’s a more in-depth breakdown.

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Your cycle starts with the menstrual phase.

Its also possible to have some discomfort during this time as well.

Why (and how) does ovulation make you horny?

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But there’s another key hormone to keep in mind: testosterone.

In addition to hormones, evolution is also at play.

(For what it’s worth, that might be more of a social message at play).

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However, noteveryoneexperiences this spike in desire with ovulation.

Everyones bodies and menstrual cycles are different.

What else might affect your sex drive?

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Your heightened hormones aren’t the only things that affect your sex drive.

It’s also important to note that aging and menopause can also cause your libido to oscillate.

That happens because of hormonal fluctuations (especially if youre actually ovulating and not taking hormonal birth control).

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But it’s also important to know that a low or high libido aren’t things to worry about.

Theres no real issue withlow libido ifyoudon’t care or if maybe youre asexual.

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