•  Why am I horny on my period?
• Is it common to feel horny during your period?
•  Why does my sex drive increase on my period?
• Can your period make you horny?

Your hormones are shifting (and it shows up in your libido)
Right before your period, oestrogen and testosterone dip. A few days into your bleed, oestrogen begins to rise again. You start feeling hot, turned on and horny.

Your body is more sensitive down there
During menstruation, blood flow to the pelvic area increases, which can heighten sensitivity and arousal.

When your uterus contracts (cramps), it can stimulate nearby nerves adding to that turned-on feeling. Plus, increased natural lubrication can play a role too. Hello horn.

Your libido changes across your cycle
Around ovulation, libido typically peaks. The few days surrounding ovulation are the only days of the entire month when you can actually get pregnant. So, naturally, this is when your body kicks your sex drive into overdrive.

In the luteal phase, progesterone rises, which can dial things down slightly. We love progesterone for its soothing, calming effect on the mind and body. However it can be a bit of a debbie downer in the doing-it department.

There are some feel-good benefits too
Sex or orgasms during your period may help ease cramps, support mood, and improve sleep.

Bottom line…
This is something many menstruators experience, driven by natural hormonal and physical changes in the body.

Looking for extra support?

If your libido feels a little all over the show across your cycle, our Better Together: Libido Pack is designed to support desire, mood, and hormonal balance - so you can feel more like yourself, more often.

If you’re keen to understand exactly how oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone shift across your cycle (and what that means for your libido), read our full breakdown here. She’s a little denser, but worth it.