WHOOP Podcast Sex, sleep, and performance: what WHOOP data reveals about sexual activity
Feb 16, 2022
Dr. Michele Lastella, a sleep and athletic performance researcher, joins VP of Performance Kristen Holmes to discuss the role of sexual activity in sleep quality, physiology, and emotional well-being. They explore the hormonal response triggered by sex, the reduction of sleep latency, sleep and libido, and the health-promoting aspects of sex. They also reveal new WHOOP insights on sex and masturbation data, discuss changing sex habits as we age, and examine the impact of events like Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl on sex behaviors.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Physiological Effects of Sex and Masturbation
03:19 • 7min
The Relationship Between Sexual Activity and Screen Time in Bed
09:53 • 3min
Understanding the Connection Between Libido and Sleep as We Age
12:25 • 2min
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Sexual Activity
14:40 • 19min
Sleep, Sexual Activity, and Performance: State-Level Data and Holiday Influences
33:20 • 5min