Sex and Sleep: Scientific Findings on Their Connection
Date: 2023-11-23 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: NEWS 18+
Understanding the Relationship: Sex and Sleep
For those facing sleep difficulties, there's a remarkable discovery—a simple yet effective method to enhance sleep: engaging in sexual activity. It turns out that sex can aid in falling asleep as effectively as sleeping pills.
Study Details
A study involving 53 individuals aged 23 to 49 conducted an eight-question survey.
Reports revealed that 75% of respondents found it easier to fall asleep after engaging in sexual activity before bedtime. Additionally, 64% considered sex before sleep as an alternative to sleeping aids. Others noted an overall improvement in sleep quality with pre-sleep sexual activity.
Researchers concluded that sex before sleep might be beneficial due to its stress-reducing effects.
Expert Insights
"Sex can enhance sleep quality, reduce stress, and facilitate quicker sleep onset at night, provided that sexual activity doesn't disrupt your sleep and you achieve the recommended 7 to 9 hours per night," explained scientist Douglas Kirsch.
It seems that sex and orgasms positively impact both men's and women's sleep. While the survey predominantly showcased the positive effects of sex on sleep, researchers acknowledge that the negative correlation with sexual activity remains unexplored, thus calling for more extensive studies on this topic.
