If you’ve gone anywhere near a television, mobile device, or another person, then chances are you’ve heard the term “Spring Fever” many times before.
Spring Fever is the term most used when describing the internal emotions that come out when the season changes from winter to spring. For most, the onset of warmer weather is a welcome sign after going through a long, dark, and cold winter. Some even say they feel a sense of heightened libido as the weather gets warmer. This feeling is so often reported that you may wonder if there’s any natural science behind it.
Are We Genetically Programmed For Heightened Libido During The Spring?
Human beings are still animals at our core. We put up many social constructs to separate ourselves from the rest of the animal kingdom. However, there are still many things about human psychology and behavior that show who we are at the end of the day. Thus, it is fair to ask if there’s something to the idea that we might have heightened libido during the spring due to our genetic programming.
In the spring, we’re surrounded by pheromones, pollen, and reproduction of all kinds occurring in other species. Spring is the most common mating season in the animal kingdom, and it just makes sense that this may extend to humans as well. As much as we like to think of ourselves as entirely different from other animals, there are many ways that we’re still the same. Therefore, it’s not unreasonable to believe that we may fall into some of the same patterns that other animals do when the seasons change.
We’re Spending More Time Outdoors
People meet in various ways these days, but in-person interaction remains key to romantic relationships. Thus, it makes sense that a season when we’re more likely to be out and about might make us more eager to search for a mate.
Spring finally allows us comfortable enough temperatures to venture outside again, which means that there are finally opportunities to see people we haven’t seen in a long time and interact with new people we meet. This is critical to the development of finding a romantic interest. Instead of being huddled in our homes waiting out the cold months, we’re finally able to get back outdoors comfortably. Thus, it makes sense that there might be more openness to meeting new people as the weather improves.
One man gave his take on the lack of dating opportunities in the winter when he spoke to marieclaire.com:
“I should be out hitting on girls, meeting them in bars and parties. Problem is, the cold keeps everyone inside — as close to hibernation as possible. NYC is full of outdoor venues to grab a drink after work, but we can’t do that right now unless we are on skates.”
As eager as this individual was to find a romantic interest, he felt that it was nearly impossible due to the weather conditions.
Our Wardrobes Change
There’s nothing quite like a wardrobe change to grab the attention of interested parties. So they’re moving away from the bundled-up winter clothing options and into clothing that may be a little (or a lot!) more revealing to signal availability. Most people agree that it’s challenging to get excited about seeing someone wearing their heaviest winter coat and scarves, but they might let their gaze linger if someone wears shorts that reveal plenty of bodily features.
The suggestion here is the feeling of spring fever may have more to do with the ability to see other people advertising parts of their bodies that were not visible during the winter months. These signals are picked up in primal parts of the human brain and converted into lust for and/or attraction to another person.
More Daylight Is Available
The clocks move forward during the spring (at least for now!), allowing more time to meet new people. It’s also generally a boost to people’s energy levels and ability to get things done. With more chores knocked out of the way earlier, people have more time to interact with others socially.
Another reason the additional daylight seems to help people meet and connect is that it boosts their mood, which may translate into them being more open to new experiences. Perhaps you meet someone new who you decide to give a chance because you feel better in general. You might not have done so if the season was different, but you can do so now because your mood is improved. Your spring fever may be highly connected to your improved mood.
Spring Is A Time Of Change
Many people look at spring as the time to act upon some of their goals for the year. The “new year, new me” stuff may be in the rearview mirror, but spring is a great time to hit a reset button and start working towards the goals and objectives that one has had for a long time. Getting back on track with New Years’ resolutions and the like is possible during this time. Plenty of people set goals for themselves both romantically and socially, and there is no question they can get back on track if they’ve been knocked off course at this time.
It’s the perfect season to go out and meet new people, and there are no excuses for not doing so. Spring fever can be a great excuse if you want to get yourself back on track with some goals and objectives that you have otherwise had brewing in the back of your mind. Lean into the idea of spring fever and put yourself back out there. You’ll be happy that you took the time to do so.
The bottom line is that spring fever may exist as a biological reality, but it may have a lot to do with certain traditions and customs that we have established as a society. Either way, it’s nice to know that many people feel the same passions during this season!
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