10 ways to kick-start your love life

Know when you’re ovulating

This should occur in the middle of your menstrual cycle, but you can use an ovulation test kit to check. Right before ovulation, women get a boost of oxytocin. This is called the ‘bonding hormone' because it makes you feel more connected with loved ones, and also usefully dulls your memory of your partner's annoying traits (such as leaving his dirty socks on the floor!), so you feel more attracted to him. This is the prime time for a romantic evening in, so get the date in your diary.