Research Reveals, Lack Of Sleep Has A Bad Impact On Sex Life

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JAKARTA - Research reveals, lack of sleep has a negative impact on health. Various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, obesity and mental health disorders are said to be associated with lack of sleep. In addition, lack of sleep can also affect a person's sex life.

Launching the National Sleep Foundation, Friday, October 29, according to participants who followed the poll conducted by the non-profit organization, they were too tired to make their sex life a mess. In addition, the study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, also found that poor sleep causes erectile dysfunction in men and difficulty orgasming in women.

This study explains that important hormones in sexual life are formed in the final moments and deep sleep. Rest and sleep disorders are thought to affect the production of the hormone testosterone. Decreased testosterone in men has an impact on lack of sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.

Another study conducted by the University of Michigan also found that women who got enough sleep responded better to sexual stimulation with vaginal lubricants, compared to women who slept less. Basically, vaginal lubrication is the key to making sex fun and painless.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults are advised to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Adequate sleep provides many benefits for the body, from strong stamina to an increased sexual life.

So how do you get enough sleep? Here are some quick ways to sleep that you can apply to make your sleep more quality:

Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, throughout the week including weekends. This will help build your sleep cycle. Avoid consuming foods and drinks that can make it difficult to sleep, such as chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Adjust the air temperature in the room and turn off the lights to create a comfortable sleeping atmosphere. Avoid exercising too close to bedtime as this will keep you awake. Stress can make it difficult to sleep. Avoid stress by doing yoga, meditation, or massage to make the body more relaxed.