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This is what women need to do in bed to enjoy better sex
"If you let a tired woman choose between sex and sleep, she will always choose sleep," says the researcher who led this study, who explains why sleep problems almost always affect women in sexual function, and what can be done about it.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 07:04 Updated: 08:27
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Two basic uses with a deep connection between them.
Woman in bed (Photo: ShutterStock)
The bed has two pretty basic uses: sleep and sex (although these two things can happen elsewhere as well, sometimes).
Therefore, it is not surprising to find that there is also some deep connection between these two factors.
New research suggests that poor sleep quality can lead to impaired sexual function, especially in women.
The study, published this week in the journal Menopause, was conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic, a large and well-known medical institution in the United States, who asked 4,300 women from across the United States about their sleep patterns and sexual behavior.
For this questionnaire, they used a questionnaire called the Female Sexual Function Index, which contains 19 sections and is filled in by the participants themselves.
The questionnaire addresses factors such as sexual desire, arousal, shielding, orgasm, satisfaction and pain during intercourse.
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The women's sleep quality in the study was measured by another questionnaire, called the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which includes questions about being able to fall asleep and maintain continuous sleep, using sleeping pills or sedatives, fatigue and drowsiness during the day and more.
"A tired woman will always choose sleep over sex."
Yawning Woman (Photo: ShutterStock)
The researchers, however, processed the data collected from the survey participants, and found that the women who reported poor sleep reported more frequently dissatisfaction with their sex.
Of the women who reported sleeping less than five hours a night, 63.3 percent had some degree of sexual dysfunction, and their final score on the sexual performance index was significantly lower than that of women reporting reporting 7 hours or too many nights.
In addition, women who were sexually active were more likely to report good sleep quality at night, unlike women who were not sexually active.
The doctor does not ask, the women do not say
"This study highlights the link between poor sleep quality and sexual dysfunction. These are two fairly common issues among mid-life women, and clarification on each of them could lead to improved women's quality of life," Dr. Stephanie Pobion, director of the center, said in a statement. "If you let a tired woman choose between sex and sleep - she will choose sleep over and over again," Dr. Pobion added in a conversation with CNN.
According to her, the results of this study should serve as a wake-up call for doctors, who should start questioning their patients about both their sleep quality and sexual function.
"In an ideal world, every woman should also be asked by her attending physician about her sexual function. Does this happen? No, it does not. In fact, sleep is something that patients find it easier to ask about. Cardiovascular, "said Phobion," If a patient does not sleep well, it should lead to the next question, because chances are that her sexual function also suffers from it. "
Many health aspects are greatly affected by the quality of our sleep.
Couple in bed (Photo: ShutterStock)
In this study, the researchers did not examine in depth the nature of this link between sleep and sexual function.
The study found a correlation between the two, but not causality.
In addition, it has a number of limitations to consider before drawing sweeping conclusions from it: First, the women who participated in it were for the most part white, educated women in a relationship.
So the findings do not necessarily affect the entire population.
Second, the study did not address the respondents' sexual orientations.
However, despite its limitations, this study did not grow in a baseless environment.
Many aspects of our quality of life and well-being are affected by the quality of sleep.
Other studies in recent years have linked sleep deprivation, or sleep deprivation, to depression, cognitive decline and even Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Other studies have found a similar link between poor sleep quality and decreased male sexual function.
One of these studies, from 2011, found that sleep deprivation in young and healthy men led to a decrease in the levels of testosterone in their bodies - the most significant hormone responsible for sexual desire.
Another study found that men who suffer from sleep apnea are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction and a general decline in sexual function.
Lack of sleep has also been linked to damage to heart health, depression, and an increased risk of dementia (Photo: Giphy)
A satisfying and happy sex life is a complex matter that can vary greatly from person to person and from one relationship to another, and they are also affected by the general health condition, mental state and lifestyle.
However, if you feel or feel that your sex life can enjoy some gentle and stimulating boost, a good and satisfying night's sleep may be a good place to start.
There are several reasons that can explain the connection between quality sleep and a good sex life.
Orgasms have a calming effect that promotes sleep, followed by an increase in the secretion of certain hormones that help both men and women sleep better after having sex.
The effects of orgasm on the body
In women, for example, there is an increase in estrogen production after orgasm, which can strengthen dream sleep (REM) cycles and improve overall sleep quality.
In men, orgasms cause an increase in a hormone called prolactin, which promotes deep sleep - the type of sleep during which the body enters a state of rehabilitation and repair.
The average age of the women who participated in the new study was 53 and is part of a more comprehensive study examining the female experiences of aging, menopause and sexuality.
Another relatively important and innovative aspect of this study is how it defines sexual function problems in women.
"You can not say that someone has a problem with sexual function if it does not bother her. For that matter, can be a woman with a very low sexual urge and for her it will not be a problem. It will not cause her distress. To the best of my knowledge, we are the first study to link sexual function to distress. That it causes the women being interrogated, "Dr. Phobion explained.
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