If you feel shame or embarrassment because of being horny before your period, please let it go. Feeling sexually excited in days prior to your period is perfectly normal despite experiencing it frequently or less frequently. In the concrete, a number of studies have shown that a woman’s sexual desire may increase near her ovulation. Ovulation is when a woman is the most fertile throughout her period cycle, and her body is biologically supposed to procreate. However, there is not much research that shows how many women feel highly aroused before their period. But please stay at peace as you are definitely not alone.

Why Do You Experience It?

This question has no specific answer, but there are a couple of theories. The most significant factor of increased sexual desire before the period is the hormone change. There are many theories that may justify the experience of some people feel horny before period, such as:

Ovulation

The increase in levels of estrogen and testosterone during ovulation (which is two weeks before your period) triggers your libido to rise. Ovulation is a time of high fertility, which means that these hormones will be at a spike. Both these reasons can justify your feelings of being extremely horny before the periods.

Reduced Risk of Pregnancy

Your chances of getting pregnant right before menstruation are pretty low. Just knowing this fact can stimulate women to feel hornier. However, it is essential to take precautions as pregnancy is still possible.

Increased Sensitivity

Before menstruation, it is very typical to experience vaginal discharge. The pre-menstruation vaginal discharge can cause the genitals of a woman to become more sensitive by increasing vaginal lubrication. For some women, the increased lubrication can lead to feeling aroused.

Pre-period Bloating

Many women experience bloating before their period arrives. It happens when fluctuations in the levels of estrogen and progesterone cause water retention. As a result, bloating occurs. It might be uncomfortable, but at the same time, it can cause pressure at the G-spot in some women, making them horny. In point of fact, your entire pelvic region can feel a similar sensation as your uterus puts pressure on nerve endings.

Alleviation of PMS

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a female sexual health condition that is very common among women, usually between 5 and 11 days before menstruation. The symptoms of PMS can be alleviated by having an orgasm, as it releases mood-boosting endorphins.