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WHOOP Podcast
Sex, sleep, and performance: what WHOOP data reveals about sexual activity
Feb 16, 2022
38:04
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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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- Engaging in sexual activity can improve sleep quality and emotional well-being.
- Regular partnered sexual activity can lead to higher sleep satisfaction and overall well-being.
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Sex and Sleep: The Connection and Benefits
Engaging in sexual activity has positive effects on sleep quality, physiology, and emotional well-being. Research shows that both men and women perceive improved sleep after orgasm, either with a partner or alone. Sexual activity releases hormones like oxytocin and prolactin, which promote relaxation and reduce stress. This can lead to faster sleep onset and better sleep quality. Maintaining emotional satisfaction in a relationship can also improve sleep. Age affects libido, with sleep playing a crucial role. While sex itself does not disrupt sleep, engaging in sex earlier in the day may have a slightly better impact on recovery compared to sex closer to bedtime. Overall, sex is an important aspect of our lives that can contribute to better sleep and overall health.
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