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What is the best mating season for humans?

Published in Human Reproduction 1 min read

Humans don't really have a specific "mating season" in the traditional sense of animals that reproduce only at certain times of the year.

Here's why:

According to available information, while some patterns might suggest a quasi-mating season, it's not a true one because:

  • Women are receptive year-round: Unlike many animals with distinct breeding seasons, women can have sex at any time.
  • Regular Ovulation: Women ovulate approximately every 28 days, not annually.

Because women are receptive year-round and ovulate regularly, there's no biological restriction on when humans can reproduce. Societal factors, holidays, or personal preferences might influence when people are more likely to conceive, but there is no definitive mating season.

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