Summer Sex

Heather Little-White, PhD, Contributor

Sex in the summer, gettin' it on

Gimme that number, we can party all night long

- Prince

Some say sex is better in the summer, but others disagree that, with the sweltering heat, any activity that brings two bodies together is a no-no. With the advent of spring and the sprouting of flora, summer is known for its bounty of fruits and flowers, a carry-over from spring. As such, your thoughts become more focused on love and romance. Traditionally, summer used to be the time for festivals and carnivals created to provide relief from the drudgery of hard work with drinking and dancing.

The celebrations still carry over today and with it comes increased energy and sex drive, as you feel free in the summer and you are socialising more compared to other time of the year.

Visitors to Jamaica lap up the warm breezy summer, forgetting the cold and icy temperatures of winter. Seasonal factors, such as length of daylight, comfortable temperatures, reduced stress and increased relaxation during school vacation, are possible explanations why people yearn for and enjoy more sex in the summer.

Seasons

It is interesting to learn of the effects of seasons on fertility and sexuality. It was found that in the summer, the quantity and concentration of semen is significantly lower per ejaculation compared to other seasons (Levine, 1991).

It is also shown that in more northern countries, where there are large seasonal differences in sunlight, hormonal function and conception rates are lowest during the dark winter months, leading to highest rates of conception during the summer, and most births in the spring (Rojansky, et al, 1992).

Testosterone

Men's testosterone levels were found to be highest during October through December and lower during the months with the higher temperatures and longer hours of daylight. When temperature is extremely high and the body is above the ideal temperature of 98.6, there may be a decrease in the testicular function for men and a delayed maturation of follicles in women (www.huffingtonpost.com).

Summer vacations with you being out from school or away from work, means you cannot wait to party and unwind. You want to meet a good partner, so you go to the parties hopeful. But the abundance of social parties can spawn some potentially alarming problems. The parties are about liquor, music, dancing and sexual touching.

Finding the right partner

You will learn that you may not necessarily meet the right partner in the party scene, as their motives maybe just to have fun through cheap sex. You may be luckier if you volunteered for a charity project where you could meet someone with similar traits. Taking a fun class in learning to play an instrument, cooking, or learning a new sport could land you the partner you desire.

Heat turn-on

Heat has different reactions on people. For some young women, the heat makes them want to grab the first cute man they see. The scientific explanation, according to certified sexuality educator and founder of sexedsolutions.com, Amy Levine, it is that sexual libido that begins with spring and is ready to peak with the freedom associated with summer, people feel better about themselves and take pride in their image.

Summer is swimsuit season, so the sight of skin may lead to sexual arousal. Levine adds that wearing less layers is suggestive of what someone looks like naked and when you add a dose of erotic imagination, you will "have all the fixins for a hot summer fantasy that will get the juices flowing".(www.sheknows.com)

Sex in the great outdoors

Part of your summer fantasy may be to have sex outdoors and you may take the adventure in a secluded beach and/or in a cosy spot in your yard. A couple even resorted to an abandoned doghouse and had their kicks doing it in a small space. Since you do not want to be caught, this outdoor experience will boost your adrenaline and make sex more exciting. To make this outdoor escapade satisfying and memorable, Levine suggests that you start foreplay before you get to that secluded spot and as you move to the spot you can share some erotic details of what you want done to you. As you get warmed up, you head for the spot and as quietly as you can, enjoy a steamy pleasure in the summer.

Home movies

You can relax at home with a steamy DVD. If you can find a cool space, wear minimal clothes and as you watch and feed each other some chilled fruits and lemonade or dark chocolate and red wine. You smooch up, give each other hand massages and soon sexy feelings arise. Before you know it, the movie will be watching you.

Sexy fun activities

You do not have to wait until you are in bed to unleash the sexual beast in you. Give your everyday activities a sexy makeover to add interest and appeal. When you are surrounded by sexiness, you will reach your sexual peak. Jazz up the home and have some terrific dinner parties with friends. It does not take all that much effort to make a casual but elegant get-together summer swag.

Dinner party

Assign Seating: To boost the chemistry of your friends who will come to dinner, prepare a seating chart so women will not stick to women and men to men. Create name cards and place them at the place setting.

Spice up the food: Foods with hot peppers release some of the same endorphins as sex, so using hot peppers in a meal should have everyone feeling happy.

Go red: Red is an arousing colour as it stimulates the senses and gets blood pumping through the veins. Use red flowers for the table and include red tablecloths and napkins. You could even ask your guests to wear red to make the scene hotter.

Music for love: Select a playlist that will touch many themes of love and which cover several music forms that are provocative and will ooze sexiness for your background.

Soft lights: Soft lighting will help to boost the sexy vibe of people. Use coloured bulbs instead of your regular ones or use scented candles. You could also use white Christmas lights around the room.

Warm weather means wearing less in general and finding more time for fun activities. Remember, that sex in the summer season comes with its own set of responsibilities. It means engaging in safer sexual practices all the time and exercising good judgement with whom you choose to sleep. If you play it right, you could find the perfect partner for life.