Why do we go to sleep after sex?
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Research shows that during ejaculation, men release a cocktail of brain chemicals, including norepinephrine, serotonin, oxytocin, vasopressin, nitric oxide (NO), and the hormone prolactin. The release of prolactin is linked to the feeling of sexual satisfaction, and it also mediates the “recovery time” that men are well aware of—the time a guy must wait before “giving it another go.” Studies have also shown that men deficient in prolactin have faster recovery times.
Prolactin levels are naturally higher during sleep, and animals injected with the chemical become tired immediately. This suggests a strong link between prolactin and sleep, so it’s likely that the hormone’s release during orgasm causes men to feel sleepy.
(Side note: prolactin also explains why men are sleepier after intercourse than after masturbation. For unknown reasons, intercourse orgasms release four times more prolactin than masturbatory orgasms, according to a recent study.)
Oxytocin and vasopressin, two other chemicals released during orgasm, are also associated with sleep. Their release frequently accompanies that of melatonin, the primary hormone that regulates our body clocks. Oxytocin is also thought to reduce stress levels, which again could lead to relaxation and sleepiness.
tired
I do it all da time cuz im tired
when i have sex i get hungry and carve somethin cold yummy
I'm sure it has something to do with exhaustion for all that bump and grind.
I wish I could. I'm wide awake for hours. Then again, I suffer from insomnia too.
My hubby does. I believe that an extensive amount of hormones are released when you orgasm and that relaxes the body and makes it sleepy.
So we don't go into her sister's room.
yes the body releases chemicals , witch cause you to relax after orgasm so don't worry about it , unless you really wanted that 2nd ride of the night
Yes, it's normal for anyone to do this. When you are sexually aroused, your body is using at least double the energy it usually does. Therefore, it makes your body tired. It's extremely energy draining for your body to produce the required things for you to have an erection.
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