When is the best time to have sex? Is it morning, evening, maybe afternoon? Each of us has "our own time", and experts have also given their opinion. They say that each part of the day has its advantages, depending on what we want from sex.
Certified sex therapist Tammy Nelson told Mind Body Green that the best time to have sex varies from person to person and from couple to couple. Each part of the day has its advantages.
The benefits of morning sex
Indulging in carnal pleasures in the morning has many benefits – from a light morning workout, a pleasant start to the day with happy hormones, to healthy glowing skin. There are also biological reasons why it is best to have sex in the morning.
"The level of testosterone in men is the highest in the morning, which is why men have a morning erection," says Nelson. "And for morning birds, it's a great way to start their day." Certified sex coach Gigi Engle adds that morning sex may be more enjoyable where it's more relaxed. "The pelvic floor doesn't contract due to stress, the heart rate is lower, which can help you surrender to pleasure and make it bigger." he says. "This doesn't necessarily apply to everyone, but if you're interested, it's worth a try."
Englova adds that morning sex can also have some disadvantages. "When your body wakes up in the morning, your synapses are not working at full capacity," explains. “Your body is still in 'sleep mode' and you may not experience sex the way you do when you're fully awake. Your nerve endings are still asleep.”
The benefits of afternoon sex
For those of you who aren't early birds, the thought of morning sex might send you into a doze. "Many people like to get up, take a shower and brush their teeth before having sex, and then the moment has already passed," says Nelson. "For others, morning sex is tiring rather than invigorating." But when it's time to sleep, the energy needed for sex is simply gone. "Fewer people enjoy nighttime sex than you might think," notes and adds: "Although their intentions are good and they may think about it all day, sex at the end of a busy day may not always be ideal."
Although it's a bit less common than morning or evening activity between the sheets, the afternoon is a good choice if you know you'll be tired at the end of the day. "It would be ideal to find a time when both of you are rested and can relax without exhausting yourself, or when work or family life doesn't get in the way." says Nelson, adding that this is of course easier said than done.
Benefits of evening/night sex
Last but not least, we have the "classic": sex at the end of the day. "Highlights are a one-way ticket to a good night's sleep," says Englova. "After amazing sex and a climax, the brain releases a cocktail of hormones like serotonin and oxytocin." Oxytocin enhances love and bonding between partners, and releasing this hormone before bed will leave you feeling relaxed "... positive feelings towards your partner, which you will transfer to the dream world - to your subconscious," adds Englova.
It can also give you something to look forward to at the end of the day, she notes.“If you add sex to your regular routine, it will stop being cumbersome and become exciting. At the end of a hard day, you'll have something to look forward to that will make you excited to see your partner.”
According to Nelson, it is the best time to have sex is when you want it. Find out what time of day works best for you and your partner. That way, you'll have something to look forward to and something to strengthen your intimate connection."When you have this intimate activity on your schedule a few times a week, it will bring you closer together," says Englova.
Regardless of the hour, you still get the benefits of peaking, such as improved circulation, immunity and reduced stress. So although not every part of the day is the "best time" for you, there is simply no "bad time" to indulge in carnal pleasures! 😉
