{"id":42300,"date":"2024-01-14T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=sexualhealth&#038;p=42300"},"modified":"2026-04-05T08:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:32:16","slug":"horny-after-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hormone-health\/horny-after-period\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Reason Why You&#8217;re More Horny After Your Period"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever experienced an insane desire to have sex after menstruating?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors influence how horny we are at each point in time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include stress, hormone levels, the way we view our bodies, our physical health, and the availability of partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many women become very horny right after their period finishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we explore the reasons behind this horniness after your period and answer other frequently asked questions about the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-am-i-so-horny-right-after-my-period\">Why am I so horny right after my period?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arousal is not cyclical or limited to a particular timeframe. You can feel aroused at any time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why do some women experience very intense feelings of lust right after their period? We discuss some possible reasons below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-shifting-hormone-levels\">1) Shifting hormone levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cyclical rise and fall of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone is a feature of the female menstrual cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hormones are at their peak before your time of the month. However, they crash just before your period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While progesterone is a stabilizing hormone that suppresses libido, estrogen stimulates sexual desire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Progesterone is the lowest during and right after your period. Meanwhile, your desire-enhancing estrogen levels start rising after your flow ends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These may be reasons why you have a higher sexual appetite and feel more horny during or after your period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another hormone to consider is testosterone. While it is mostly seen as a male hormone, testosterone is present in small amounts in women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4720522\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">research<\/a> suggests that testosterone increases women\u2019s desire for sex. Its rate slightly increases just before menstruation, which could lead to an increase in sexual desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-pain-relief-from-period-cramps\">2) Pain relief from period cramps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The endorphins released during orgasms may help relieve cramps in some women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A craving for this relief could boost libido during your period and last up until after your period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all comes down to individual preferences, however. Some women want sex for relief while they are bleeding and in pain. For others, period sex is the last thing on their minds during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/concentrated-garlic-extract-as-a-tincture.html?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=OGT_horny_on_period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organic-Garlic-Tincture-inline-760-x-428-1.jpg\" alt=\"organic garlic supplement\" class=\"wp-image-38423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organic-Garlic-Tincture-inline-760-x-428-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organic-Garlic-Tincture-inline-760-x-428-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-your-psychology\">3) Your psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s possible that the desire to make love after your period has entirely psychological roots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who totally avoids having <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/period-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sex during your period<\/a> for some reason or another, you may feel an intense desire kick in when it finishes, and your mind tells you it\u2019s time to let the cat loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, breaching the taboo of not having sex during your period could be exciting for some, which may increase libido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-decreased-fertility\">4) Decreased fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The probability of getting pregnant during and after your period is low. For some, this decreased fear of becoming pregnant can be a libido boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/can-you-get-pregnant-on-your-period\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">becoming pregnant while on your period<\/a> is a possibility &#8211; no matter how slim the chances are.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you should continue to use all the necessary precautions while menstruating if you don\u2019t want to conceive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-social-factors\">5) Social factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social factors are strong determinants of sex drive, and various social factors may affect how horny you feel after your period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, timing is an important contributor to when a person feels horny.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/labs.psych.ucsb.edu\/roney\/james\/roneysimmons.published.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">study<\/a> showed that the chances of young college-age females having sex were double and sometimes triple the chances on weekdays.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably due to conflicting schedules during weekdays and more free time during weekends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if your period ends at a time that is favorable for sex, you may experience a spike in your sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you are in a new relationship, your sex drive is more likely to be higher regardless of which phase of your cycle you\u2019re in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other social factors that may contribute to your libido include how happy your relationship is, whether you are trying to have a baby or not, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[bensnaturalhealthIinlineLeadGen id =&#8221;1&#8243; event=&#8221;Sleep Guide Download&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sleep-cover.png&#8221; title=&#8221;Get Your FREE Sleep Guide&#8221; content=&#8221;##Learn how to naturally improve your sleep ##Dietary recommendations, supplements, and lifestyle changes ##Developed exclusively by our medical doctor&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-is-a-woman-s-libido-highest-during-her-menstrual-cycle\">When is a woman\u2019s libido highest during her menstrual cycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four phases that occur during your menstrual cycle \u2013 the menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body goes through various changes and produces different levels of various hormones during each of these phases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While everybody is different, most women experience their highest level of libido at the end of the follicular phase and during the ovulation phase.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4720522\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">review of studies<\/a> showed that women had a greater interest in sex and initiated sex more right before ovulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that this is your most fertile phase, it makes biological sense that you\u2019ll get a strong urge to have sex and reproduce at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interplay of hormonal factors may be responsible for feeling more horny during ovulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estrogen peaks about 24 hours after ovulation occurs. Oxytocin, often called the \u201clove hormone,\u201d also spikes around this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, luteinizing hormone &#8211; a hormone that triggers ovulation &#8211; is at its highest during ovulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boost in libido may, therefore, be because of a combination of these hormones. However, more research is needed to confirm this theory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get horny at any time and at any point in your cycle. However, natural fluctuations in hormonal levels may contribute to you feeling sex-crazed and horny, specifically after your period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other possible reasons include pain relief, timing, and decreased chances of getting pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-more\">Explore More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/what-foods-to-eat-on-period\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/what-to-eat-when-on-your-period-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"what foods to eat on your period\" class=\"wp-image-41336\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/what-to-eat-when-on-your-period-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/what-to-eat-when-on-your-period-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/what-to-eat-when-on-your-period-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/what-to-eat-when-on-your-period-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/what-to-eat-when-on-your-period.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/what-foods-to-eat-on-period\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What To Eat When Feeling Weak On Your Period<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever experienced an insane desire to have sex after menstruating?&nbsp; You\u2019re not alone.&nbsp; Several factors influence how horny we are at each point in time.&nbsp; These include stress, hormone levels, the way we view our bodies, our physical health, and the availability of partners. 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