Did
you know that three-quarters of Canadians (74%) say they find they are “in the
mood” more often in the summer. I actually didn’t know that either, but when I think
about it, both of my kids were conceived in the Fall and born in the Summer.
There
is physiological reason for that. As the days get shorter, and light levels
are lower (in the fall and winter), the pineal gland secretes more melatonin,
which inhibits sex drive and influences sleep and energy levels.
And
there are also lifestyle factors. As the dog days of summer wind down and hectic work
schedules, family obligations and social commitments start to pick up, it can
be hard to schedule date nights. But - it is crucial to make time to nurture your
relationship!
Lida Elias, CEO and creative date planner
at ‘Save My Date’, a company that offers personalized date planning services
suggests that with a little effort, you can translate the feeling of effortless
summer romance into the fall months.
So
let’s adapt for the Autumn weather with activities you and your spouse can do
while spending quality time together.
You can still plan weekend
trips! The campgrounds aren’t as busy as they are in the summer season
and with less traffic,
you’ll likely find it’s a shorter drive out of the city so who needs the extra day? Book a campsite and enjoy roasting
marshmallows at the fireside. The cooler fall air may require a bit more
cuddling as the two of you enjoy an evening under the moon and thousands of
stars!
Go apple picking, then plan for a romantic
evening of baking. Enjoy the fall weather together at an apple orchard then spend the
evening enjoying the fruits of your labour by baking up an apple pie. There
could be an added benefit to your delicious dessert. Studies have shown that
men are attracted to the scent of baking food and cinnamon. In fact, studies also show that cinnamon increases the blood
flow to the male genitals.
Go for a walk or hike. It’s a great time to get outdoors to see the leaves changing colour. You may even find you enjoy spending time together outside even more in the cooler air, when you don’t have to deal with the heat and humidity.
Hit a patio that has space heaters
available.
Some restaurants will still have their patios open until late September. If
this is a favourite activity for you and your partner, stretch out patio season
as long as you can before it gets too cold!
I think my favourite of these
activities would be the apple picking and baking together. When I think about
it, I don’t think my husband and I ever cooked together and ate our meal while
being alone. This sounds pretty awesome to me.
What are some activities you
and your spouse do in the Fall?
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