Helen Fisher, PhD

CUFFING SEASON

With the shortening days of autumn, melatonin elevates in the brain—making people more sluggish and eager to lounge at home, preferably with a sweetheart.Ā Ā Then testosterone rises in November, triggering even more desire to snuggle with a lover.Ā Ā By then, the ā€œcuffing seasonā€ is in full bloom.