It’s usually taken for granted that when your hormones are at a frantic pace, you’re in your best fertile state! But your body is smarter than you think, and won’t always show obvious signs of sexual desire to signal the onset of ovulation. It has many other signs in store – signs that you may not be aware of, but that will certainly let those around you know that your fertile status is at its peak! These signs can range from the way you walk to the way you talk.
Now that your curiosity has been piqued, let us tell you about 7 pretty insidious signs that hint at your fertility and ovulation status.
- You’re blushingThat pink blush on your face that everyone is talking about? That tells you that it’s that time of the month again! According to a study conducted by the University of Glasgow, women blush more and have a rosier hue on their cheeks during the fertile period (1). Dr. Benedict Jones, the study’s lead researcher, explains that increased levels of the hormone estradiol are responsible for the blush (2). During ovulation, this hormone is at its highest level, rushing blood to the cheeks and causing blush.
- Your voice becomes sultryTalking to a man during ovulation can literally give him goosebumps! So claims a report published in the journal Physiology and Behavior (3). The study suggests that a woman’s voice undergoes certain changes at different stages of her cycle, taking on a sultry hue during ovulation. In this study, men were asked to listen to a woman’s voice during ovulation. The results showed that the electrical activity in the man’s skin increased by 20% in this scenario. Like the blush on your cheeks, hormones are also responsible for changes in your voice.
- You wear a lot of redIt seems that the color of love, red, is women’s preferred choice during the monthly ovulation phase. Pink is also on the list of colors women prefer to wear during this time. Researchers believe that during ovulation, women choose bright shades of red and pink to attract the attention of the opposite sex. And also to feel the sexiest! Short dresses and skirts or tops with a low neckline will also be common at this time.
- You shake hands firmlyA firm handshake is not just a sign of your confidence. According to a study conducted by Adams State University in Colorado, women with a firm grip when shaking hands are not only the most fertile, but also have more children (4). A strong and bold personality can be seen as an indicator of good health, invariably hinting at high fertility levels. Women place a high value on strength when choosing a partner, and this study proves that men also pay special attention to strength when choosing a partner.
