Increased Sex Drive
Early pregnancy symptom
The chart
Comparison of how often this symptom is experienced by pregnant vs non-pregnant women.
After implantation (9 dpo+)
experiencing this symptom
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Increased Sex Drive
When it comes to sex during pregnancy, women generally fall into 2 distinct categories; can’t get enough of it, or don’t want any part of it! And it may change throughout pregnancy. Increased sex drive during pregnancy is completely normal, and is quite common in the second trimester. Women also report an increased libido during the first few weeks after conception, and is likely due not only to the sudden spike in hormones, but also the increased blood flow to the breasts and genital area.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 3 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
4 dpo - 9 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
10 dpo - 18 dpo
Decreases probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 5 dpo | 1.2 times less (-16%) |
| 6 dpo | 1.2 times less (-15%) |
| 7 dpo | 1.2 times less (-15%) |
| 8 dpo | 1.3 times less (-20%) |
| 9 dpo | 1.3 times less (-22%) |
| 10 dpo | 1.4 times less (-24%) |
| 11 dpo | 1.4 times less (-24%) |
| 12 dpo | 1.4 times less (-23%) |
| 13 dpo | 1.4 times less (-24%) |
| 14 dpo | 1.4 times less (-27%) |
| 15 dpo | 1.5 times less (-29%) |
| 16 dpo | 1.5 times less (-32%) |
| 17 dpo | 1.7 times less (-38%) |
| 18 dpo | 1.8 times less (-43%) |
Understanding the data
Pregnant women experience this symptom the number of times listed as often as non-pregnant. The percentage listed refers to the percentage increase or decrease between pregnant and non-pregnant.
Visit the dpo chart pages to view most common and significant positive and negative indicators of pregnancy for each day past ovulation.
Comments
What women are saying about this symptom.
Musicluvr504 4 years ago
9 dpo, absolutely no increase in libido and typically I want sex all the time. I’m so confused.
Mrs. T 5 years ago
11 dpo and I need it.
Jasmine1993 5 years ago
Period was due 5/26 and nothing but spotting for 3days. I'm not a horny person but for 2 weeks now I'm horny everyday. I know something is u
