Spring at last! Now people are flirting for all they're worth. But what is it about spring fever? Why do hormones go crazy? That's what you need to know about it!
It's finally getting really warm. After the cool days and nights, the temperatures are climbing in leaps and bounds. The jacket gives way to the sleeveless top and the grumpy winter mood turns into spring fever.
With spring comes not only the good mood back. Our hormones also awaken to new life.
But why, actually? What is it about spring fever?
Spring is simply a great time. Everything comes to life again. Lighter clothes, fresh colors and lots of little flowers and bees create a mood high.
At this time of year, the parks are filled with couples in love, holding hands and strutting along the avenue. If you don't have a partner yet, this is the time to really get into it.
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What is it about spring fever?
Are you suddenly in a much better mood and more motivated? Then the spring fever has hit you full force. With rising temperatures and sunlight, something exciting happens in our bodies.
We suddenly produce more serotonin, estrogen and testosterone.
You probably know serotonin under the term "happiness hormone". That really is true. Because serotonin makes us really happy, it causes a euphoric mood.
The formation of more estrogen and testosterone leads to us being in a flirtatious mood. By the way, this can also be observed in the animal world - breeding, mating season and the like also begin when temperatures rise.
With us humans, the processes are quite similar.
Studies have shown that men have increased testosterone levels in spring and summer - around 30% more than in the cold season. Maybe that's why they seem more attractive to us and we women are more attracted to them.
Women who use hormonal contraception therefore do not experience fluctuations in sex hormones - perhaps one reason why spring fever is not so common among them.
More babies thanks to spring fever?
The good mood rises, flirting increases. And what about the birth rate? Most mammals are motivated to reproduce by longer days in spring. The birth of offspring at the warm time of the year ensures their continued existence.
And with humans? If spring fever is at its peak from February to April, November to January should be the peak of birthdays.
However, in fact, the most people per day are born in September. So they were conceived in late December - January. Probably in the holidays :)
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How the length of the day affects our feelings
Day length is measured in a special brain region. For those who want to know exactly: in the nucleus suprachiasmaticus. It registers the daylight that falls through the retina of the eye.
This information is sent directly to the pineal gland in the brain. It ensures that we release the sleep hormone melatonin in the dark. It controls our day-night rhythm and makes us tired.
The longer it is dark, the more melatonin our body produces. In spring, when the days are finally getting longer again, our body produces less of the sleep hormone. This leads to us having more energy.
You know the adjustment from winter to spring as spring fatigue.
What you can do to amp up your spring fever
Your good mood and the desire for a hot flirt do not really want to get going? Then you can strengthen your spring fever.
Outdoor sports are a real hormone booster. When you exercise, your body releases lots of happy hormones. If you also train outdoors, you also get daylight. Good lauen guaranteed!
If you're not a big sports fan, then a walk in the morning or during the day can get your hormones out. The main thing is to get plenty of light. Artificial lighting is also supposed to help, but natural light is definitely better.
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Our conclusion
Off into the open air with you! It'll rev up your hormones and put you in a flirty mood. You'll feel more energetic thanks to the sunlight and finally wake up from hibernation.
Happy flirting!
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