Spring Fever 101
The 101 On Spring Fever: Editor's Pick
Is this so-called spring fever a real biological phenomenon or have the poets simply led us all to believe in fairy tales?
Page 1 of 2Come April and May, a strange illness sets in. It’s a phenomenon that poets have documented for centuries. In a flurry of psychological and sexual renewal, millions of men and women of the Northern Hemisphere experience rapid increases in mood and energy in stark contrast to the lows felt during winter time. But is this so-called spring fever a real biological phenomenon or have the poets simply led us all to believe in fairy tales?
Look no further as AskMen explores the biology behind spring fever.
What is spring fever?Generally speaking, spring fever refers to an onset of psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring. Its symptoms include a flushed face, increased heart rate, restlessness, daydreaming, and, of course, an increase in sexual appetite.
While “spring fever” is not a definitive diagnostic term, researchers are only beginning to understand how the change in seasons influences our mood.
What causes spring fever?Although the exact cause of spring fever is still unclear, scientists agree that hormones are probably the driving force behind all this feverish friskiness. (Who would have guessed?) But different stimulants trigger our hormones in different ways, and there are at least three well-known stimulants that come knocking in April.
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