In case you hadn’t heard there’s a new dating trend upon us and it’s been dubbed cuffing season.
You may have heard of other buzzwords like ghosting (when your crush cuts contact with no warning), benching (when your date keeps rescheduling plans because they’re keeping their options open) and bread-crumbing (all chat but no action) but this one is a little different.
As the weather turns colder outside, singles are more likely to look for someone to share their bed with.
We spoke to We-Vibe’s relationship expert Dr Becky Spelman to get the low down on coupling up.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star Online, she said: “The term ‘cuffing season’ has been coined in recent years to describe the phenomenon whereby people who are usually footloose and fancy-free tend to settle into more serious, stable relationships during the winter season.
“It is a play on words – the ‘cuffs’ in question are the ties that brings us together with another person in a relationship.”
But why is everyone so keen to find a partner fast?
Becky explained: “In colder climates, the winter nights can start as early as four or five.
“Together with cold, rainy weather, and high winds, it’s no surprise that many people are less tempted to go out clubbing and pub-hopping.
“The prospect of spending cosy nights in with a partner looks like a lot more fun – especially when physical intimacy is on the menu.”
The good news is that getting frisky while it’s chilly outside has a number of health benefits.
You should think about heating things up in the bedroom because having sex during winter can banish winter blues, help you sleep better and even stave off a pesky cold.
In an exclusive interview with Daily Star Online, Samantha Evans, sexual health expert and co-owner of Jo Divine, said: “You may believe that when the temperature drops outside all we want to do is hibernate under the duvet, but having sex during the winter months can boost both our physical and mental health.
“The weather and seasonal changes affect not just our mood but also our desire to have sex.
“Generally we’re stuck inside during the winter months, therefore we spend more time with our partners, leading to enjoying more sex, which in turn offers a range of health benefits you may not even be aware of.”
