Falling Asleep After Sex
Don't be offended if your partner is falling asleep after sex. From falling asleep after sex to the sudden urge to cry, all sorts of strange bodily quirks can happen straight after a session and in the days that follow… We asked our experts to explain the reasons why. Why do men sleep after sex? “It’s all due to the biochemistry of sex,” says Dr Deborah Lee. “During ejaculation, men release numerous hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain. These include noradrenaline, serotonin, oxytocin, vasopressin nitric oxide and prolactin. “In studies, high levels of prolactin are associated with loss of libido, decreased sexual arousal and an inability to ejaculate" – which basically signals to the man he needs some recovery time before doing it all again. So, falling asleep after sex can get you recharged and have you ready Hormones released during ejaculation can give men a strong urge to sleep. Falling asleep after sex is normal. “Oxytocin – which has [...]