Are you looking for an all-natural sleep aid that will ease your stress AND help you fall asleep? Well, we’ve found it and it’s called sex! Pull back the covers and read on:
There’s a reason why every sex scene in a movie ends with the couple falling fast asleep. Sex has been proven to promote better sleep, and it all has to do with the hormones produced during intercourse. Sex boosts oxytocin (a hormone that makes you feel connected to your partner) and lowers cortisol (a stress-related hormone). These changes in hormone levels leave your body feeling naturally more relaxed, resulting in a pleasant transition into sleep.
The big snooze especially happens when you reach the Big O. When you have an orgasm, your body releases a cocktail of hormones that help you sleep. Along with sleep-inducing melatonin, oxytocin – aka the love hormone – floods your brain after climax. It makes sense that a chemical that contributes to trust and intimacy would also encourage drowsiness and calm.
During an orgasm, the brain also fires feel-good neurotransmitters called endorphins. Low stress levels paired with feelings of intimacy and euphoria have a calming effect on the body, which is the perfect recipe for sleep.
Sex definitely helps you sleep, but it’s affect on men and women differs. For women, estrogen levels are known to increase after intercourse, which enhances a woman’s REM cycle for a deeper sleep. But don’t feel left out, men. After sex, men will release a biochemical known as prolactin, which is directly responsible for feelings of fatigue. No wonder they pass out within minutes!
Sex is important for our sleep and vice versa. A good night’s rest will do wonders for your sex life. In a study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, women in romantic relationships reported higher levels of sexual desire and had a 14% increase in the likelihood of sexual activity the next day. Women with longer average sleep duration also reported greater vaginal lubrication during sex than those with shorter average sleep.
Clearly sleep and sex are related. They both are important to our overall health and happiness. Get a little frisky tonight and see your sleep (and mood) improve greatly!
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