Making sure that your marriage is a happy one takes some work; you might even need professional help from time to time. Trying to mend your relationship by talking to a marriage counselor is a great step. But according to a study, intimacy is a major factor for a good marriage, and you may be able to enhance that experience with the right temperature. 

Why Temperature Matters?

The study mentioned above showed that most couples rate their sex life a 6 out of 10, which is something you may be able to improve. The following are a few reasons why temperature matters when it comes to sexuality:

The Psychological Connection

This connection may be cultural in nature, but people associate warm climates to intimacy and general openness to connections. Keeping your home slightly warm should help keep you both ready to make a connection.

Sweat And Your Libido

A little sweat helps stimulate parts of the brain associated with sexual stimulation. This is mostly in the orbitofrontal cortex. Certain areas in your body secrete libido-increasing pheromones when you sweat, especially your middle-section.

This does not mean you need a scorching temperature. What you want is a little warmer than room temperature (approximately 68 to 84 degrees).

Temperature, Semen, And Eggs

Data has shown that eggs are more fertile somewhere between spring and early summer. This is true for sperm as well. History has shown that most conceptions occur around this time. Warm temperature helps you create healthy eggs and sperm. Having fertile sperm and eggs could induce libido because your body wants to procreate. The temperature around this seasonal climate is slightly above room temperature.

Healthy Slumber, Temperature, And Men

Believe it or not, cooler temperatures help you sleep soundly. This is because slightly cooler temperatures help reduce your body's core, which helps your brain make melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that makes you feel sleepy and helps you sleep through the night.

Another study found that lack of sleep affects men's sex drive. The lack of sleep can cause a man to have very low testosterone, which is responsible for a man's libido. Not to mention the fact that fatigue can hinder both men and women's desire for intimacy. Thankfully, you can do something about this problem with your air conditioning system. All you have to do is put your air conditioner around 60 to 68 degrees, which are optimal sleeping temperatures.

Temperature is not the only thing that can help improve your love life; there are other things that you can try, and you can ask your marriage counselor about them. For more information, contact Malan Relationship Health or a similar organization.