Increased sexual activity during the midcycle portion of the human menstrual cycle.
Daily sexual activity of sexually active lesbian couples was recorded over a 14-week period. Significant peaks in sexual encounters and orgasms were found during the midcycle portion of the menstrual cycle. These results demonstrate a pattern of increased midcycle sexual activity independent of interactions with males, type of contraceptive method, or fear of pregnancy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D010060:Ovulation; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000502:physiology*