Do you feel sleepy after making love?

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'The blood rush after climax depletes the muscles of energy-producing glycogen, leaving men feeling physically drained.

'Because they have more muscle mass than women, men become tired after sex and this subsequently leads to them feeling sleepy.'

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I fall asleep immediately, too. Don't feel bad. :) Haha.

I do

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I'm seeing a new boyfriend and after sex he always wants to cuddle and I want to fall asleep. I was always told that women want to cuddle and men want to go to sleep, so why is it the wrong way round for me?

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It's a common stereotype that men tend to fall asleep after sex, while women like to stay awake and cuddle; but the truth is, there are no rules. Some men like to cuddle and some women like to sleep. It doesn't mean anything's wrong. If you feel sleepy after sex it could be because you feel happy and tired and, if you've had an orgasm, your body is totally relaxed. So it could just be a sign of good sex and a good relationship.

This would only be a problem if you didn't want to cuddle after sex at all, as that could indicate that you have intimacy issues or don't like to be touched except during sex. It also might mean that there's a problem in your relationship. However, from what you say, this doesn't sound like the case.

Are you worried about this because your boyfriend is unhappy about it? If so, why not explain to him that you feel sleepy after sex. Make it clear it's not that you don't want to hug him but that, try as you might, you can't keep your eyes open. You could make him feel good by telling him he's exhausted you and you feel so content you feel the need to sleep. Why not suggest that he cuddles up to you while you sleep? This might help you two feel more intimate, even while you're sleeping.

If you're affectionate the rest of the time, he won't feel insecure about you falling asleep straight after sex so try not to let this worry you too much.
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http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_183.html

oh yeah!
men usually get the bad rap for this.
i'm the worst and i am WOMAN.
my poor husband. it doesn't even matter what time of day.

No, I feel hornier. Stop changing your avatar! I liked that weird messed up doll.

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