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Sexual Wellness Rhythms

Meaning

Sexual Wellness Rhythms describe the time-dependent, cyclical fluctuations in hormonal levels, neurological activity, and psychological drive that collectively influence libido, reproductive function, and sexual response across the 24-hour cycle and longer infradian periods. These rhythms are fundamentally driven by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis and are tightly linked to overall circadian health and hormonal balance. Optimal sexual wellness is supported by robust, appropriately phased hormonal secretion, such as the diurnal rhythm of testosterone and the monthly cadence of estrogen and progesterone. Disruptions in these rhythms can manifest as decreased libido or reproductive dysfunction.