Sex helps you sleep — here’s how
While there are plenty of sleep aids out there, sexual intimacy is our favorite.
It’s true: sex can lead to a more restful sleep. There’s a lot of science to back it up. Let’s get into how sex helps our bodies wind down and why you may want to re-think your bedtime routine.
Sex improves sleep through the night
When you orgasm, you release oxytocin and vasopressin, which counteract stress hormones and help you fall asleep quickly. Meanwhile, norepinephrine and serotonin help your body get into a flow of REM sleep cycles to ensure you stay comfortably asleep throughout the night.
Sex activates the reward system
Sex can act as a reward system for getting a good night’s rest and help you jumpstart your day. Our bodies tend to operate according to the routines we create. If you’re more of a morning person, your body may feel more motivated to wake up if sex is incorporated into your morning regimen. If you’re more of night owl, try to incorporate sex before bed. Orgasm will release feel-good hormones that are linked to getting a restful sleep.
Sex increases your hormone levels
Familiar with the term “morning wood?” This doesn’t just apply to people with penises. Generally, both people with penises and vulvas have higher levels of testosterone or estrogen levels in the morning because our bodies work overnight to replenish all kinds of hormones, including sex hormones.
Vulvas experience an increase in blood flow during the REM cycle, while penises produce testosterone, which may result in arousal and erection. Our advice? Aim to get your full 8 hours of sleep and allow your body some fun release in the morning.
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Make sex your favorite sleep aid
If you’re looking for additional sleep aids to help you achieve a good night’s sleep, there are easy and applicable ways to get there. Start with simple changes to your bedtime routine. For example, keep relaxing aromas nearby like Relax, a clean, plant-powered body and massage oil with lavender aromatherapy.
Leave Relax on your nightstand so that when it’s time for bed you can massage it into the skin and allow the lavender aroma to put your body and mind at ease, naturally. You can also leave your favorite sex toy, like Indulge or Massage, on your nightstand, as it may serve as motivation to get those O’s right before bed.