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Odunayo Olukoya
Without any iota of doubt, we all know that harmattan brings lovers together; even couples. The intimacy is bound to grow as the weather gets colder. During this time, they can’t do without each other because you would realise that the woman is bound to feel very cold and would naturally desire her man’s warmth.

The bad thing about this weather is that you’ll have more unwanted pregnancies. Couples are not left out either. A couple might have agreed to have only four children but end up producing the fifth because of the harmattan.

The only way they can avoid it is if they are on family planning.. However, for a guy and babe who are dating, the likelihood of having unwanted pregnancy becomes higher during harmattan. Sexually Transmitted Diseases also spread more during harmattan for obvious reasons.

Omotola Rojugbokan
The harmattan has both positive and negative effects on couples and lovers. On the positive side, they get closer because of the weather and stand a better chance of making babies if they’ve been trying to do so before. On the negative aspect, the man might have problems if his wife is already pregnant. For lovers, harmattan comes with a lot of pleasure and danger as well. The weather continues to torment and tempt you. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.

Tolulade Lala
The basic truth is that we all feel colder during harmattan. You might take hot coffee or use a blanket but there’s nothing like the human company. Don’t get me wrong o! That doesn’t mean they must have sex. The company alone - the fact that there’s somebody there with you - works like magic. They’ll obviously get closer during harmattan. If they’re really in love, the weather can drive them to the next level. I know that some people make mistakes and end up having unwanted pregnancy but the truth is that if they know how to play the game, they can avoid it. The important thing is for them to have protected sex.

Funmi Manowa
Ahh, does harmattan have anything correlation to lovemaking? I was just kidding? Well, as far as I am concerned, I believe that during the harmattan season, if you’re married, you’ll appreciate your husband more than you used to. Whether you like it or not, you’ll find yourself spending more time together because of the cold weather. Unwanted pregnancy could also not be ruled out.

Shola Adenupe
As expected, a married man will naturally get closer to his wife during harmattan. It’s cold, so what do you expect? Anytime they are together behind closed doors, anything can happen. O yes! Why do you think more women find their bellies swelling shortly after harmattan?

Mrs. Rukayat Bolanle
The harmattan obviously has a massive effect on couples and lovers. The effects can be either positive or negative. When the weather is cold, you find lovers and couples doing a lot of things late into the night and most times, they wake up late at night in response to some stimuli.

Yemi Akala
During harmattan, it’s harder for couples and lovers to get out of bed. It also helps them get closer because the cold is bound to draw them together. At this time of the year, it’s also easier to get pregnant because if you give the cold space, it could drive you crazy.

Nike Enifeni
The effect of the harmattan is on a 50-50 basis. I don’t think harmattan should affect couples and lovers too much. I agree that it could bring them a little closer, but one thing I don’t understand is why people tend to conceive more during harmattan. I’m sure there’s a scientific explanation for that. I know people have sex more during harmattan, but why? I wouldn’t know it myself.

Ifeshile Aminat
Harmattan affects both couples and lovers. If you’re married, you’ll both be closer than you were before harmattan and you’d obviously be doing a lot of things together. As a result of this, if they haven’t stopped having babies, they’ll most likely be making a baby. I think people who aren’t married are the ones that suffer from the cold pangs of harmattan the most. They’ll find themselves thinking of it more and more.

Amaka Isichie
Of course, harmattan bring couples and lovers together. There is always the desire to want to keep each other company. There’s also a very high tendency that they’ll want to return home earlier than they used to (if they can) so they can cuddle and do all that. They’ll also look forward to spending more time together. While at work, they’ll be looking forward to seeing each other later in the day.

Elizabeth Omoruyi
During harmattan, couples have a tendency to make m ore babies because they are closer. Of course, after nine months, the result becomes glaring.

Omolara Alawoye
Yes o, harmattan brings couples together and as a result, pregnancy might result. They also enjoy each others’ company more because the warmth is irresistible. Me? I have nothing against harmattan.