5 Ways to Increase Your Pleasure This Winter

Winter can be cosy, magical, and… a little rough on your sex drive. Shorter days, colder nights, and extra layers can slow everything down, including desire. 

If you’ve been wondering, “How can I boost my sex drive?” when it’s freezing outside and taking off clothes sounds like a nightmare, you’re not alone. We’ve got great news. Pleasure thrives with a little attention, warmth, and support, and winter is actually the perfect season to reconnect with your body and your partner.

Here are some easy ways to increase your pleasure this winter to help you bring the heat back.

1. Crank up the heat

Cold weather isn’t exactly the world’s best aphrodisiac. Your muscles tense up, your blood vessels constrict, and suddenly, your libido is all wrapped up with no interest in coming out. Setting a warm, sensual environment can change that completely.

Warmer temperatures help relax muscles and support blood flow, which naturally enhances arousal. Try cosy layers like a heated blanket, soft lighting, or candles with inviting scents. A steamy shower or bubble bath can also shift your body into a more receptive, relaxed state.

Your internal temperature matters too. Physical closeness increases oxytocin, the hormone tied to bonding and affection. You can snuggle up, hold hands, and sit in the same chair. The more warm touch you exchange, the more your body remembers, Oh right, this feels good.

2. Pay attention to your energy 

Low libido and low energy go hand in hand, especially in winter, when the urge to become a “blanket burrito” is oh-so-real. But if your energy is depleted in other areas of life, your sexual energy is usually one of the first things to go.

These shifts affect your well-being and also your desire. Supporting digestion and improving blood flow can play a surprisingly big role in reawakening your connection to pleasure. When your body feels more alive, your libido often follows.

This is also a great moment to check in with your hormone imbalances, as testosterone, estrogen, or thyroid levels can all influence energy and desire. Sometimes the desire is right there, but your hormones need a little extra support. Our testosterone cream is designed to help restore balanced testosterone levels, which can improve desire, energy, sexual responsiveness, and overall mood. When your hormones are aligned with your intentions, rekindling your routine becomes much more fun.

3. Health is Wealth  

If you’ve been sitting around at home most of winter, your libido may have gone into hibernation, too. Luckily, bringing it back doesn’t require an overhaul, just consistent, gentle steps.

Hydration, balanced nutrition, and regular movement all help support digestion and circulation, two key components of sexual health. When your digestive system is functioning smoothly, your mood tends to lift, and your sexual desire rises with it. 

Exercise also boosts endorphins, improves confidence, and supports hormone balance. And yes, getting your blood flowing helps everywhere. Even a short walk or 15 minutes of stretching can remind your body that it’s alive, awake, and ready for pleasure again.

4. Catch some Sun

One of the biggest mood dampeners this season isn’t actually the cold; it’s the lack of sunlight. Less time under natural light means lower vitamin D levels, which can affect estrogen and testosterone. That decline can show up as reduced desire, feeling of arousal, and overall “blah” energy.

Aim for a minimum of 15-30 mins sunlight per day. Beyond hormone support, fresh air and outdoor movement naturally improve mood, lower stress, and help you feel more present in your body. Being cooped up indoors for too long can dull your senses; stepping into open space can reawaken them.

5. Refocus your sexual routine 

Libido loves novelty, communication, and intention, three things that tend to slip during long winters or long-term relationships. Having great sex isn’t about the frequency; it’s about quality. If your sex life feels boring, this is your invitation to freshen things up.

You should be asking yourself: Do I talk openly with my partner about what feels good? Do I know what I like? Am I making pleasure a priority or an afterthought?

Use winter as a season to explore new conversations, new sensations, and new forms of intimacy. Desire loves attention; give it some.

If it’s the difficulty getting into the moment that’s getting you down (or not letting you get down), Our Arousal Cream can be at the ready as your winter warm-up accelerator, to help your body catch up to your mind when the mood strikes.

Just a small amount can make touch feel more stimulating, more responsive, and more… well, winter-melting.

Winter doesn’t have to cool down your sex life. By warming your environment, boosting your energy, nourishing your body, soaking in sunlight, and prioritising your sexual routine, you can absolutely revive your pleasure this season.

And when you want extra support? Hormones and You has your back. Here's to a winter full of connection, confidence, and heat. Get started now.