Do you prefer the wake and quake? A nooner, perhaps? Afternoon delight? Whatever you call your favorite time of day to have sex, the honest truth is that there’s really no bad time to get it on. It just depends on how you feel and your objective – as in, are you trying to make a baby? There’s a time and a place to optimize your chances of conceiving, and the time is midafternoon, say between 2 and 4 p.m. A woman’s reproductive system is functioning well at this time, and men produce good-quality sperm at this time. But when it comes to the enjoyment of sex, the sexes couldn’t be different. Of course, many people – both men and women – can be ready to go 24/7, but your libido may follow the clock. For men, it’s obvious that they’re ready first thing in the morning – just lift up that blanket to check, but for women, melatonin is at its highest, body temperature is at its lowest, and this may not be the best time. By 8ish, however, women’s endorphin levels spike, and they’re ready to enjoy sex. Testosterone in men is back to a normal level, so sex drive may not be as high at this time. Lunchtime and early afternoon may present the opportunity for a sexy break from work, but it’s also a busy time of day for getting busy, which may put sex on the back burner. Then 2:00 rolls around, and it’s go time for the babymakers. When early evening rolls around, it’s time to get dinner on the table, kids shuttled to and from extracurriculars, and finally in bed – again, a busy time for sexytime. In the hours before bedtime, many men and women will agree that it’s the perfect time – not too early and not too late. After about 10:00 p.m., drowsiness may set in, making the idea of sex unattractive after a busy, tiring day. This schedule represents a typical work day, so on weekends and holidays, all bets are off! Whatever time is most convenient for you and your partner to share some intimacy is the best time for you.